Let’s go back 48 years. I’m driving home from Montreal to California with no real plan once I get there. … Continue reading Crater Lake

I really don’t have a lot to say about Bend. This was a spontaneous decision, which is very unlike us. … Continue reading Bend, Oregon

Bandon Dunes is one of golf’s premier destinations…It’s primary problem, if one can be picky because it really doesn’t have … Continue reading Bandon Dunes, A Golfer’s Heaven

A few days earlier, while reviewing our route, Mrs Bear asked why we were going to Astoria, Oregon. I don’t … Continue reading Astoria, Oregon

Our visit to Olympic began by boarding another car ferry, from Vancouver Island to Port Angeles, Washington. This ferry requires … Continue reading Olympic National Park

Since the planning began for this drive-about a year ago, my mind had circled this date.  My parents drove their … Continue reading Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island lies to the west of the mainland. It is 460 miles long and 62 miles wide. It is … Continue reading Vancouver Island

Putting this on the blog now, due to having stronger internet. More on the Gardens to come in a couple … Continue reading Butchart Gardens, Lower Sunken Garden Fountain

Our Cruise ended in Vancouver. For those of you who have been following along, I left our vehicle in the … Continue reading Vancouver

This post is out of order, but I wanted to present these incredible photos before losing our really good internet … Continue reading The Flowers of Butchart Gardens