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A NW native, I've lived in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Lover of the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, love to travel & explore new places, and love to share the many cool things in the NW with readers.

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Willamette Valley roadside view of vineyards still green with puffy white clouds and blue skies

Shaw, Oregon – taking the backroads

When given the option driving up I-5 through the Willamette Valley area, you just might want to consider hopping off the freeway and take Hwy 213 or Hwy 214 east of I-5 and meander through the rolling hills past fields and oak trees.Read More

Posted in Northwest Moments and tagged Agriculture, Oregon, Vineyards, Willamette Valley
Salem Oregon downtown street with shop signs

Shopping in Downtown Salem

Downtown Salem, Oregon is an enjoyable place to explore – the nice level streets are filled with independently owned shops, coffee shops, and restaurants.Read More

Posted in Northwest Moments and tagged Salem, shopping
McMenamins Edgefield Troutdale Oregon by D Woolcott

McMenamin’s Edgefield

There are many reasons to visit Edgefield – a great location for outdoor concerts, multiple dining and drinking spots, hotel, and plenty of gardens to explore.  The entire complex is open to the public – go there for a weekend, or just enjoy a beer and a wander.Read More

Posted in Blog and tagged distillery, garden, Hotel, outdoor concert, wedding venue, Winery
Lake Billy Chinook in March - Central oregon

Lake Billy Chinook

    Photo of the week: This photo of Lake Billy Chinook was taken by photographer Bonnie Moreland in late March.Read More

Posted in Northwest Moments and tagged Central Oregon, Lakes, recreation
Heceta Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast

Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast

It was a dark and stormy night. Actually, yes it was. The first night I spent at the Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast was quite stormy. But, that is what you just might get when you spend the  night at the Oregon Coast in late March.Read More

Posted in Blog and tagged Bed and Breakfast, Central Oregon Coast, Florence, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Historic home, lighthouse, Oregon beach, Oregon Coast
Devil's Churn wayside on Oregon Central Coast hwy 101

Devil’s Churn

The stretch of Hwy 101 along the central Oregon coastline is pretty spectacular.  It is a stretch of road that one must take it slowly – take your time and don’t try to drive and look at the same time.Read More

Posted in Blog and tagged Geology, Hwy 101, Oregon Coast, Siuslaw National Forest, Yachats
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