cindy@usarivercruises.com
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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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Find these new businesses we’ve added this week – a “new” 50s vibe, coffee with a view, tasty Oregon in Mac, historic Portland vibe, and 3 generations in a book store: Natalia’s Cafe Storyville Coffee The Bitter Monk Taphouse Vista Spring Cafe The Book BinRead More
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.Read More
Explore Fort Clatsop – the winter home of Lewis & Clark near modern day Astoria, Oregon and let your inner child discover something beyond the blanket “forts” built in the living room. See how life was for the explorers during an unusually damp and chilly winter.Read More
Camas, Washington. A lovely little walkable downtown filled with fun shops and restaurants. This city has long been dominated by a local mill, but its location nestled between the Columbia River and the entrance to the Gorge make it a great place to stop for a visit.Read More
Look down, look up, look all around. There is cool design everywhere when walking along Vancouver’s new waterfront.Read More
During the long, dark days in December, towns and cities light up with glorious colors of the holiday season.Read More