By Bill O’Brian For Americans who love lighthouses – and their numbers are legion – National Lighthouse Day on Sunday, August 7, is a chance to celebrate. One good place to do that is on a national wildlife refuge. More than two dozen lighthouses stand today on or near national wildlife refuges,…
The Bridges of Oregon Counties By Sylvia Behnish The romance of covered bridges draws you with thoughts of those long-ago days when life was simpler and technology non-existent; when there were horsedrawn wagons, ladies in long flowing skirts and lovers stopping beneath their cover for a quick kiss or two,…
Terrebonne, Central Oregon – For the Adventurous and the Hungry By Amy Perez Central Oregon is host to many natural splendors that can keep thrill seekers busy year round. Whether you are skiing Mt. Bachelor, riding rapids on the beautiful Deschutes Riveror climbing the sheer inclines in Smith Rock State…
Breitenbush Hot Springs: Silence in Oregon’s Cascades. Enjoying the rustic scene and the silence.
Top Ten Fun Family Places in Portland, Oregon As recomended by Portland natives! by Stephanie DiCarlo Portland is a great city, and as it turns out, a very family friendly one. Full of unique museums, entertainment, amazing food, and beautiful nature, Portland holds more for the family than one might…
Southern Willamette Valley Oregon, visiting and tasting wine at Sweet Cheeks winery.
Sisters Oregon..a smaller sister of Bend, it’s got a lot of the same charm. Profile of Sisters Oregon, home to a rodeo, pretty mountains and great food.
Oregon’s Willamette Valley: A Wine Lover’s Heaven By Eric Blankenburg Sliding my glass along the counter, the sultry, scarlet wine dances inside it like red waves, and a seductive, earthy aroma — filled with black cherries and a hint of anise spice — crashes against my nostrils as I inhale….
Yurts and Cabins in OR and WA State Parks. A well kept secret in state parks in the west; a yurt vacation rental.
Family Destinations for Learning Vacations By Kyle McCarthy When it comes to vacations, the “best” for each family is a subjective choice based on circumstance and timing. When my family is exhausted from work and school, a “flop and drop” beach vacation sounds ideal. In mid-winter, an active ski break…
Jane R. Stevenson features dog-friendly Portland, Oregon: from walking trails and beaches to doggie boutiques and grooming salons.
By Ron Mitchell Got Crab? If not, a visit to the Dungeness Crab Capital of the World is in order. The coastal city of Newport, Oregon, makes claim to this title. Don’t be fooled by the “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not,” or the “Wax Museum,” luring tourists alongside the fisheries…
