Road trip to Oregon and Back


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November 14th 2008
Published: November 22nd 2008
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The past week and a half has been full of adventure, beauty, manifestation, and travel. The original plan was to stay in Arcata for the week to spend time with friends, as well as to make some money (at least enough to make up for the precious days taken off of work in Santa Cruz). But as is consistent with my life right now, the Universe had much more exciting and enlightening plans for me! Aft... Read Full Entry



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The "Brotherhood Tree"The "Brotherhood Tree"
The "Brotherhood Tree"

16 feet around and about 300 feet high, I believe
Sky Trail partners!Sky Trail partners!
Sky Trail partners!

Snagged this when we were paused on the lift of the Sky Trail! She's waving!
Inside the Sky Trail LiftInside the Sky Trail Lift
Inside the Sky Trail Lift

I like the lighting in this shot
Lightening TreeLightening Tree
Lightening Tree

This is from the inside of a lightening struck tree. It used to be as big as the Brotherhood tree, but got struck by lightening in 1995.
Paul Bunion's dog, DiggerPaul Bunion's dog, Digger
Paul Bunion's dog, Digger

The trail had the story of Paul Bunion carved out of wood.
Excellent Log BenchesExcellent Log Benches
Excellent Log Benches

All along the trail there were these awesome log-benches
"The Pooped Logger""The Pooped Logger"
"The Pooped Logger"

The last carving of the Mystery Tree trail
Close up of a fallen tree rootClose up of a fallen tree root
Close up of a fallen tree root

The shimmering and texture was brilliant
One of many beauty stopsOne of many beauty stops
One of many beauty stops

The river was calling us and the trees were so beautiful. This was on the road from The Trees of Mystery to Oregon
Quick pic by the roadside riverQuick pic by the roadside river
Quick pic by the roadside river

The green mossy cliffs behind us were dazzling
Fingers and Toes inFingers and Toes in
Fingers and Toes in

We had to touch the river of course!
Magical Rainbow Blessing!Magical Rainbow Blessing!
Magical Rainbow Blessing!

This was beyond beauty. The moon is sitting to the right of the arch. We made sure to enjoy it fully before we took pictures. It was much brighter when we first saw it. Definitely a blessing!
Time to enter OregonTime to enter Oregon
Time to enter Oregon

Yes, we are an Angel and a Phoenix, in front of Oregon.
Scary mountain sleep spotScary mountain sleep spot
Scary mountain sleep spot

Well it wasn't scary in the morning...and no bears attacked!
Weird burn spotsWeird burn spots
Weird burn spots

We ALMOST parked here, but it was too freaky and spooky with those burn spots...
Mural by Coffee HeavenMural by Coffee Heaven
Mural by Coffee Heaven

Really neat piece of art!
Coffee Heaven in OregonCoffee Heaven in Oregon
Coffee Heaven in Oregon

Chai Latte $3...no sales tax!
Phoenix' sign!Phoenix' sign!
Phoenix' sign!

And of course, exit 24...which is my favorite number!
Chicken at last!Chicken at last!
Chicken at last!

It took 3 Albertson's and several towns to get this chicken!
A beauty stop! A beauty stop!
A beauty stop!

But the sign said "No Parking, Playing, or Trespassing"! We did all three!



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