Falling in Love with Pittsburgh
A friend and I took a long weekend and visited one of America's great cities.
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Posts tagged Field Notes.
Weekend in Packwood, Washington
We spent a weekend in Packwood, Washington, meeting one of my wife’s longtime friends from Asheville and finally bringing our families together after years of living across the country from each other. The whole trip was anchored by a magical short-term rental tucked near the mountains.
Read moreJohn Day Fossil Beds, Painted Hills
We took advantage of the long weekend and did something we’ve been wanting to do since moving to Oregon over a decade ago: visit the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument . First, a little bit of background from the NPS website: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is comprised of more than 14,000 acres within three separate units located in eastern Oregon: Sheep Rock , Painted Hills, and Clarno . The three units of the monument hold some of the best fossil bearing locations within the lar
Read moreLearning to Ski on Mt. Hood
I finally went skiing on Mt. Hood after living in Oregon for over a decade! In the worst year for snow in a generation! I switched from snowboarding to skiing to same if I'd enjoy it more and I'm glad I did. It was much easier on my body. We rented a place near Rhododendron, a nice little cabin with a fireplace and hot tub. Staying with friends and their kids was an experience I'm not sure we were ready for, but overall it was a good experience. I'm hoping I can make it back at least one more t
Read moreThe Fiftieth State: Alaska
A short but memorable trip to Alaska. This has been a bucket list item I’ve been picking off for 25+ years of road trips and other domestic travel. Following this, I’ve officially visited all 50 states.
Read moreA Long Weekend at Wallowa Lake
A Long Weekend at Wallowa Lake
Read moreMy Great-Grandmother’s House in San Francisco
My Great-Grandmother’s House in San Francisco
Read moreReturning to the Dolomites
This is a retrospective and one of a series of journal entries recapping our trip to Italy in 2024. We continued our journey from Venice to the Cadore region where my great grandparents emigrated from, and eventually returned to live out the remainder of their lives.
Read moreSeeing Venice as an Italian Citizen
In 2020, I was officially recognized as an Italian citizen, a moment that felt like unlocking a part of myself I had only known through stories and photographs. Four years later, I set out to see it for myself.
Read moreSpring at Shasta Lake
Spring at Shasta Lake
Read moreA Day at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Read moreImages from Lake Tahoe
Images from Lake Tahoe
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