Vicki Andersen

Skiing the Volcano: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

by Vicki Andersen on January 16, 2010

Since the first lift fired up in 1958, Mt. Bachelor has become one of the West Coast’s favorite ski destinations. Because,
despite the notoriety the Cascade Mountain Range has for “Cascade Concrete” conditions, Mt. Bachelor is tucked into the eastern slopes of Oregon’s Cascades. Thus, it is blessed with a lighter and drier snowfall than most of the Pacific Northwest resorts.

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Belize on the Caribbean

by Vicki Andersen on June 14, 2009

structureb4Vicki Andersen after exploring the western side of Belize, heads to the Caribbean side of the country. Here she finds toucans, jaguars and a Jesus Christ lizard and thousands of other birds and creatures. Plus, she discovers almost undiscovered Mayan ruins.

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Belize, rainforests and the western frontier

by Vicki Andersen on May 2, 2009

rainforestthumbDescending toward the airport, I caught a glimpse of the Belize River, its surrounding jungle giving way to scattered clearings along the riverbank marked with a handful of buildings. The only settlement of any size in this country, Belize City is the main commercial center and a bustling seaport, but lacking in charm or amenities that would entice a visitor to linger.

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