Monthly Archives: March 2013

The End of Furrylittlegnome’s Northwest Adventure

Posted on March 27, 2013 by FLG

Almost two hours west of Portland, Oregon is Cannon Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It is a quaint sea-side town with a population of less than 2,000 people that relies heavily on tourism. Although Cannon Beach was incorporated as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Landmarks, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations | Tagged Cannon Beach, nature, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Ocean, Photography, travel | 6 Comments

Visiting the Columbia River

Posted on March 21, 2013 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome’s Western adventure continues in the Pacific Northwest with a scenic drive east of Portland, Oregon to the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia River runs between Oregon and Washington State and is the fourth largest river in the USA. Furrylittlegnome cannot lie … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome Heads Out West – Part Deux

Posted on March 13, 2013 by FLG

Next stop: Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1851, Portland, Oregon is located in the Northwestern part of the United States. While many travelers flock to this major city, furrylittlegnome wanted to run for the hills! Downtown Portland, in gnome’s eyes, seemed a … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome Heads Out West

Posted on March 7, 2013 by FLG

Many people associate Salt Lake City, Utah, with the Mormon religion. While it is true, Salt Lake City is centered around the Mormon faith, mixed within the Mormon Temple and church offices are a lot of interesting places to visit. … Continue reading →

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Furrylittlegnome Visits Notre Dame’s Facade

Posted on March 1, 2013 by FLG

It was around this time, just a couple of years ago, when furrylittlegnome found herself back in Paris. It was cold, windy and rainy, but she was on a mission to show a fellow gnome the major sites and tourist … Continue reading →