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Dawn
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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Quartzville Creek is a 28 mile tributary to the Middle Santiam River in Linn County, Oregon. Located about midway between Salem and Bend as you head east into the Cascades. The area is a favorite spot for camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and maybe even a little gold-panning.Read More
One of the most scenic day trips you can make – drive the loop that take you up one side of Mount Hood and down the other.Read More
A trip to Hood River Lavender Farm A day of perfect weather – sunny, not too warm, and not too windy. A good day to open up the sunroof and turn on the tunes.Read More
The Pacific Northwest offers many options for photographing, u-pick, or otherwise enjoying summer’s favorite flower – lavender. Head to one of these locations towards the last weeks of June and into early July to find a field of purple flowers buzzing in the summer sun, the warmth sending the fragrance…Read More
Photographer Dennis Cairns captured Mt. Baker during the golden hour of sunset in northern Washington. Even in June, Mt. Baker still has plenty of snow on it to create fabulous backdrops for photo taking.Read More
Carpenter Creek Farm & Winery Situated at the foothills of the coast range west of Forest Grove, Oregon, Carpenter Creek feels a world away from Portland, yet is just a little over half an hour away. As you head out the Sunset Highway towards the coast, a scenic drive takes…Read More