Discover: Independence, Oregon
History – Charm – Wine – Bicycling Independence may be your perfect getaway spot if you enjoy a charming, historic small town in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We love exploring the small towns throughout the Willamette Valley – each with its own vibe and history. These small towns… 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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Ideas on How to Get Out (With Social Distancing) during this Covid-19 Crisis
Social Distancing. It might just be the new phrase of the year in 2020. Shelter-in-place is different – at this point we can still get out of the house and stay away from crowds. Luckily in the Northwest there are plenty of opportunities to get out in nature and have… Read More
Best Places to See Wildlife
Nature is a part of our soul. We treasure the wildlife around us, but with increasing urban sprawl, there can be a disconnect with nature. Those that call the Northwest home know that keeping as much natural habitat available for native species of all sorts – from turtles to bears,… Read More