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Publisher:  alekseyruk
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Back to Yaquina Head: Where Basalt Meets the Endless Ocean
A Few Hours at Yaquina Head — A Return to One of Oregon’s Most Dramatic Coastlines
I first visited Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport about a year ago. Even with only a short stop, the place stayed with me — the sharp volcanic cliffs, the offshore rocks crowded with seabirds, the deep roar of the Pacific, and that feeling of standing at t...

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One Fish, Many Dishes
One Fish, Many Dishes: My Wild Alaska Coho Salmon Odyssey
I recently walked into Costco for “just a few things” and walked out with a whole fillet of Wild Alaska Coho Salmon the size of a small surfboard. Naturally, the only reasonable thing to do was smoke it on the Big Green Egg. Because if you own a BGE and don’t ...

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I Bought a Domain… and Immediately Turned It Into a Home Lab
You know that feeling when you buy something small — like a domain name — and suddenly your entire weekend disappears into a vortex of “just one more configuration.” That was me with alekseyruk.com.
What makes this even funnier is that I’d been thinking about getting my own domain for years. Every time I’d get close, I’d talk myself out of it. “Too b...

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Hiking in Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park has a reputation for dramatic cliffs, world‑class climbing routes, and trails that make you work for every inch of elevation. After finally hiking it myself, I can say: the reputation is well‑earned.The drive from Eugene was pleasant but long — about three hours of winding through Oregon’s changing landscapes. By the time the jagged silhouette of Smith Rock...

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Cape Lookout Camping
Camping at Cape Lookout State Park — A Return to an Old Favorite
Cape Lookout State Park has always been one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. Tucked between dense coastal forest and a long stretch of quiet beach, it’s one of the Oregon Coast’s most peaceful corners. The park sits on the flank of Cape Lookout itself — a dramatic basalt he...

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