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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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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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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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I drove out to the Oregon Coast today, expecting nothing but rain because the forecast made it sound like the whole day would be washed out. Instead, the weather turned out almost perfect — calm air, soft light, and dramatic clouds drifting over the horizon. This part of the coast doesn’t have sandy beaches; it’s all sharp black cliffs, volcanic rock, and the constant crash of w...

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Learning to Fly at Siltcoos: Another Perfect Practice Day
Today the Oregon Coast gave me one of those rare gifts — beautiful weather, no wind at all, and a bright blue sky stretching over the dunes. It was the kind of day that makes you want to be outside, and for me, it was the perfect chance to keep practi...

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