What better way to spend a summer day than sipping a glass of wine while enjoying a breathtaking view of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful countryside? Oregon is fast becoming known as the go to place with pinot noirs, but wine makers here excel in a wide variety of vintages and blends to… Read more
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Gone Fishin’ on the Oregon Coast
Oregon is replete with lakes, rivers and coastline. It’s a fisherman’s paradise, but that doesn’t mean that casting a line into any nearby water will result in a cooler full of salmon and trout. There are tricks and seasons to fishing fresh water on the Oregon coast. Here are a couple of the best spots… Read more
Bainbridge Island: A Different Kind of Island Life
When you visit Bainbridge Island, it is time to rethink your idea of typical island culture. Bainbridge combines the laidback personality of the tropics with the eccentric personality of Seattle. Spring and summer are the perfect time to visit this quaint and beautiful island as well. Covered in the vivid green flora you expect in… Read more
Woodburn and the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Woodburn is a charming little city, located a few miles off the shores of the Willamette River and Interstate 5. It doesn’t draw much attention from tourists or even from nearby Portlanders, who know the city mostly for the popular outlet mall that faces the interstate. But there is one thing that draws the attention… Read more