About the Author

Ashley Mersereau

Ashley Mersereau is a self-taught jewelry artist, freelance photographer and sometimes writer. She lives on the Oregon’s North Coast, where she runs her small business, Roots & Wings Jewelry, and finds constant inspiration in the nearby forests and beaches.

A Highway of Waterfalls

November 27, 2017
We pointed our van south to check out the new-to-us Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, aptly nicknamed the “Highway of Waterfalls.” This 172-mile-long stretch of highway winds from Roseburg and arcs down to Gold Hill, just north of Medford. Along the way, you encounter its many cascades (more than 15!), fabled fly-fishing waters and sparkling mountain lakes. More
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Southern Oregon , Glide , Favorite Trips ,

Loving the Van Life at Cascade Lakes

May 23, 2017
When my partner, Justin, and I bought a camper van on Craigslist a few years ago, we had no idea how much it would impact our lives. Sometimes it seems we’re on the road as much as we’re at home in Manzanita — blazing Oregon’s back roads in search of that perfect campsite and time spent around a fire with close friends. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Lakes & Reservoirs , Beer & Breweries , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Camping , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Waterfalls , Outdoor Recreation , Fishing , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,