It was heartbreaking to watch the wildfires rage through the Columbia River Gorge in September. We all feared for the worst to happen. But it didn’t. The fires hopscotched through the area leaving some places scorched and others beautiful and green. Meanwhile Gorge...
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Visit Charles Nelson Guest House: A Washington Bayside Retreat
I’ve relaxed, dined and walked the boardwalk on Washington’s rugged Long Beach Peninsula. However, I just discovered a real gem… the north end of the peninsula and the lovely Charles Nelson Guest House. Retreat to the oyster-laden shores of Willapa Bay, visit a...
Silver Falls: Falling in Love with Oregon’s Crown Jewel
Fall is an ideal time to visit Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. While many of Oregon’s beautiful Columbia River Gorge waterfall trails will need evaluation and repair after the recent wildfires, Silver Falls is untouched and absolutely stunning in fall. Silver Falls...
Port Townsend WA Events and Festivals Keep Visitors Returning
You’ll never get bored in Port Townsend. Whether it’s a film festival, parade or a full weekend of events, Port Townsend’s creativity never sleeps. Port Townsend is home to creative, intelligent types that think up events and festivals. Port Townsend WA events are one...
Portland Cooks: New Book Dishes on the Portland Dining Scene
Portland Cooks is a feast for the eyes. If you love Portland restaurants, and are followers of Portland chefs, this new cookbook by Danielle Centoni should be on your must-have list. It’s designed for the home cook and the Portland restaurant aficionado alike....
Washington’s Finnriver Cider: Visit the Farm and Cidery
On my way through the lush farmland of the Olympic Peninsula to Port Townsend, signs at the Chimacum intersection pointed me in the direction of the Olympic Peninsula Cider Route. I followed the sign, stopping at the beautiful Finnriver Farm & Cidery. I had heard...
Wandering Antiques and Food in Portland’s Sellwood Neighborhood
On a sunny weekday, we headed to the historic Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. Sellwood is one of those quaint Portland neighborhoods that has been re-discovered. While the homes are of another era, people tend to them like the treasures they are. There is a...
Oregon Family Travel: Kids Love Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery
There are amazing options for families when traveling to Oregon… Portland’s OMSI on the waterfront, visits to natural wonders like Crater Lake and Silver Falls. But a must-see for family travel in Oregon is the Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery in the beautiful...
Columbia Gorge Wine Tasting: Exploring the Washington Side
The secret is out! There are some great Columbia Gorge wine tasting experiences to be had on the Washington side of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. You can take a drive in the Gorge, go wine tasting and avoid all the traffic. Woods and Views...
A Little Bit of Germany in Quaint Mt. Angel Oregon
Mt. Angel Oregon is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, just south of Portland and east of Salem. Visitors to Mt. Angel go for the German cuisine, valley vistas from the Mt. Angel Abby, and the annual Oktoberfest. How many little farm towns have a working...