The France Hopper Network - Part 10

Photo of a cluster of large rock formations in the middle of the Pacific Ocean seen from the Cape Meares Lighthouse. One of the formations has a tunnel passing through it. Short Beach can be seen on the left.

A milestone year for the blog and for finally exploring Oregon.

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15 Years of The France Hopper Network

Taken on May 10, 2026 @ 09:47.

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Picture Post: Didn’t go down to the beach because we …

Photo of a "Welcome to Cape Meares" sign and pavillion at the parking lot for the Cape Meares Lighthouse.

Taken on May 9, 2026 @ 17:21.

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Picture Post: More photos from Cape Meares because the Oregon …

Photo of the top of the Cape Meares Lighthouse seen from the end of the path from the parking lot.

Taken on May 9, 2026 @ 17:25.

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Picture Post: Stop three: Cape Meares Lighthouse. Can’t say I’ve …

Photo of a fire watch town at the Tillamook Forest Center. The tower is open to the public to see what life is like inside one.

Taken on May 9, 2026 @ 14:20.

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Picture Post: Went on an impromptu trip to Tillamook and …

Selfie taken in front of a Smokey The Bear statue at the Tillamook Forest Center.

Taken on May 09, 2026 @ 20:00.

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Picture Post: Don’t be an idiot. Keep Oregon green.

Selfie taken along a path to the Cape Meares Lighthouse. The Pacific Ocean is visible in the background.

Taken on May 09, 2026 @ 19:03.

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Picture Post: Made it to the coast again. Close enough …

Photo of a set of cut tree stumps at the Cape Meares State Park. One of the stumps is not like the others.

Taken on May 09, 2026 @ 19:00.

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Picture Post: One of these is a mimic. That’s all …

Photo of TriMet MAX car 241, a refurbished car, looking towards the A-end operator's cab.

Taken on May 08, 2026 @ 14:01.

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Picture Post: 241 still has that newly refurbished smell. #gobytransit

Photo of the two bongos, Banjo and Bentley (center, background), lounging in their habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on May 08, 2026 @ 13:06.

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Picture Post: Meet Banjo and Bentley (way back in the …

Photo of the three female lions at the Oregon Zoo lounging in their habitat. The lion on the right is sticking its tongue out.

Taken on May 08, 2026 @ 13:01.

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Picture Post: From bleeb to blob. Lions are enjoying the …

Photo of a pond turtle under a heat lamp in its habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on May 08, 2026 @ 12:31.

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Picture Post: Turtles say, “‘sup?”

Photo of Kallik the polar bear sleeping on the grass atop a hill in his habitat at the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on May 08, 2026 @ 12:30.

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Picture Post: I think Kallik is a bit pooped out …

Photo of the goats in the barn at the Family Farm in the Oregon Zoo.

Taken on May 8, 2026 @ 12:23.

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Picture Post: Goats got the full barn today.

Photo of a bee on a rhododendron at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on May 05, 2026 @ 16:21.

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Picture Post: Bees are hard at work in the Garden …

Photo of the Wisteria Arbor at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on May 05, 2026 @ 16:07.

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Picture Post: It’s wild how much of a difference just …

Photo of the Flat Garden at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on May 05, 2026 @ 15:35.

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Picture Post: That time of year again for Member’s Day …

Photo of an espresso tonic made with Stumptown Coffee's Homestead Blend and Whole Foods' tonic water.

Taken on May 03, 2026 @ 09:22.

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Selfie taken in front of the Heavenly Falls at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on May 02, 2026 @ 17:19.

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Picture Post: Latergram: Been a while since the Japanese Garden …

Photo of a newly acquired bonsai on a balcony table. The plant tag reads, "Strieb's Findling Cotoneaster."

Taken on May 02, 2026 @ 14:29.

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Picture Post: Say hello to bonsai number two. Picked one …