Tag Archives: outdoors

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 →

Posted in Landmarks, Travel, USA Destinations, Weather | Tagged Cascade Mountains, Columbia River, Columbia River Gorge, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, nature, Oregon, outdoors, Pacific Northwest, Photos of the Columbia River, Rivers in the US, Scenery, Vista House, Washington, Waterfalls | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Landmarks, Travel, Uncategorized, USA Destinations, Weather | Tagged furrylittlegnome, International Rose Garden in Portland, international rose test garden, Mount Hood, Mount Hood Photo, nature, outdoors, Photography, Portland, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland Oregon, Roses, Things to See in Portland, USA Travel, Washington Park | 13 Comments

After Nemo

Posted on February 11, 2013 by FLG

A snow emergency. A parking ban. School closings. Public transportation halted. A driving ban for twenty-four hours. It was not pretty, folks. Nemo literally shut down Boston. Being cooped up during such a grand storm made watching Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Travel, Uncategorized, Vermont, Weather | Tagged Beacon Hill, Blizzard of 2013, Boston, nature, Nemo, outdoors, Photos, Snow, Snow Storm, Vermont, Weather, Winter | 7 Comments

A Taste of the Holiday

Posted on December 16, 2012 by FLG

On a gloomy morning, there will be rain and not snow. A little disappointed, furrylittlegnome found some holiday cheer in Boston. It’s her favorite time of year! The ducklings in the Public Garden are in a festive mood! Leave it to … Continue reading →