winter

Sahalie Falls

Sahalie Falls

  Sahalie Falls is located east of Eugene, Oregon between Belknap Springs and Santiam Junction.  If you have snow tires and can get there, the falls are located not far from the parking lot. You’ll hear it before seeing it.  What a beautiful, powerful, multi-tiered waterfall and will be especially… Read More

Pacific City

Pacific City

The beach in January? Absolutely!  Locals know you need to dress warmly, expect that if you wear a baseball hat that it will go flying off with the wind gusts, where waterproof shoes, gloves, and have a nice hot cup of coffee in hand, just because. Winter weather can be… Read More

Photo of the day: Thomas Creek

Taken in December 2022,  Thomas Creek sparkled in a fresh coat of snow. A tributary of the Santiam River, Thomas Creek travels about 35 miles from the slopes of Mt. Jefferson towards Stayton, Scio, and Jordan.  Photo credit: Bonnie Moreland.  

ugly christmas sweater parade

Christmas snow weekend

Christmas 2021 was one of those rare Christmases where everyone in the PNW enjoyed a white Christmas – even on the beaches.  Here are a few favorite photos we’ve come across celebrating the beautiful snowfall that began for many on Christmas day. We’ll be sharing many more on our Instagram… Read More

Photo of the week: Poulsbo, WA

Photo of the week: Poulsbo, WA

Poulsbo, Washington in the snow. Beautiful!