Siltstone Winery
Winery Spotlight Siltstone Winery is set in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region about 4 miles from McMinnville in the countryside outside the litte town of Dayton. Focused on being a user-friendly wine tasting room, it is fine with you binging your kids along with you if needed…. Read More
Lucia Falls
Lucia Falls is one of those special places that locals can easily take for granted living in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a beautiful waterfall, flowing over ancient volcanic rocks, lined with towering Douglas fir evergreen trees, crystal clean water roaring past you, and you are more likely than not to… Read More
Bronze Statues of Joseph, Oregon
A grand combination of art and natural beauty Some cities just seem to embrace public art more than others, and Joseph fully supports its local artists by displaying many samples of their work in the downtown area. Walk down the main street of downtown and it is like walking through… Read More
Fiction Books Set in the Pacific NW
The scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest make for a thought-provoking backdrop to several fiction novels, mysteries, and historical fiction stories perfect for a weekend read while vacationing… Don’t forget to pack a book and enjoy a good read while cruising the Columbia, relaxing on the beach, or tucked under a… Read More
Viewing Wildlife on the Oregon Beaches in Winter
When you think of visiting the Oregon coast, you may think of flying kites, making sandcastles, playing in the surf on a skim board, throwing a frisbee, playing catch with your dog, or just kicking back and reading a good book. Yes, those are all great ways to spend a… Read More
A Visit to the Montavilla Neighborhood
The little neighborhood of Montavilla comes alive when they host a big jazz festival and street fair every year. Even when it isn’t festival time, the Montavilla area can be a nice way to spend an afternoon. Located just off I-205 on the east side of Portland, the area is… Read More