Tag Archives: Ashland OR

Profile Response: Neil Smith, Airscape, Medford, OR

Sometimes my architect’s eye picks up details of our built environment that become relevant later. Cycling through Oregon I noticed many more roof vents on new houses had than I’ve seen in other areas. I figured local building codes required … Continue reading

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Profile Response: John Javna, Ashland, OR

“I like the idea of talking about myself, but I have limited time.” John Javna said as he checked his flip phone. We were sitting on the front the porch of Valley Roasting Company in Ashland OR at 10:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Chip Lindsey, Scienceworks, Ashland, OR

The natural history museum in Ashland is extinct. It was a great idea, with lots of money and a spiffy building back in 1993. But after three years, the museum closed and the building was shuttered for six years. Community … Continue reading

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Profile Response: Dorothy and Steve Miner, Ashland, OR

Despite my attempt not to draw conclusions across people I talk with until my journey is over, some themes are so striking they cannot be ignored. Without exception, every person I speak with who’s made a non-economic life choice – … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 140 – Ashland, OR to Mount Shasta, CA

September 22, 2015 – Sun, 85 degrees Miles Today: 84 Miles to Date: 7,305 States to Date: 24 Today was a strenuous reminder of cycling’s rigor. It’s been some time since I rode over eighty miles or a mile of … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 139 – Ashland, OR

September 21, 2015 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 38 Miles to Date: 7,221 States to Date: 24  Another perfect day in Ashland, which I spent visiting Ashlanders. My host Steve set up appointments with the Director of Scienceworks, a … Continue reading

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Trip Log – Day 138 – Grants Pass, OR to Ashland, OR

September 20, 2015 – Sun, 80 degrees Miles Today: 51 Miles to Date: 7,183 States to Date: 24 There was no traffic on Route 99 early Sunday mornings. Just me, dense trees, steep hills and bright sun creating sharp shadows … Continue reading

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