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Discover the Columbia River Gorge! Located at the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Read more »
Weddle Covered Bridge, Sweet Home OR
Some things are worth saving. The Weddle Bridge was scheduled to be demolished as it was deemed to have outlived it’s useful life. A utilitarian and much less attractive concrete bridge was built to replace it to handle the stresses of everyday traffic needs. But the Weddle Bridge was just too beautiful to dismantle and […]
Helvetia Lavender Fields
The beautiful fragrance of lavender fills the air on a warm summer’s day while at Helvetia Lavender Farm just west of Portland, Oregon. The rolling hills of the Tualatin Valley just outside their farm are so inviting for a weekend drive. Plan on getting out this summer and take home some of their home made […]
Virtual Travel
While we are all staying indoors during this virus pandemic, there are options for traveling around the Pacific Northwest from the comfort of your own home. Here are some fun live webcams or opportunities to watch artists online. This is when the power of technology can help keep us all connected! We’ll update our list […]
Spirit Falls, White Salmon, WA
Spirit Falls is a gorgeous waterfall located in the southern portion of Gifford Pinchot National Park. It involves a 0.8 mile hike with 500 foot elevation incline, rated as “hard.” Thankfully, there are hardy photographers that are willing to do the hike and bring back amazing photos for the rest of us to enjoy! The […]
Summer Lake, Oregon
Photo of the day: Summer Lake in Central Oregon. Summer Lake is one of Oregon’s largest lakes at approximately 20 miles x 10 miles. Located in south central Oregon on the edge of the Fremont-Winema National Forest and about 2 hours southeast of Bend, the area’s remoteness is its very draw. Unspoiled, small towns, a […]