Nonavo Pizza
It was time for some holiday shopping, so I headed to downtown Vancouver. I had already made several stops along the way and it was hitting just before noon. I got off SR14 and took the exit for downtown, which places you right on the edge of downtown. And voila,… Read More
Old School Coffee
Feeling a bit nostalgic? This is my style of school. This subtly themed coffee shop is up-scale old school – no cursive handwriting borders framing the walls, but rather long wooden tables with old-school chairs. The school theme is appropriate as the coffee shop is located on the corner of… Read More
A Little History with Your Holiday
The Pacific Northwest has a surprising number of historic homes, considering our short history. With most homes built around the 1880s – 1920s, these historic homes look especially lovely when decorated for the holidays. Many offer special tours and holiday events to help you take a step back to a… Read More
Celebrate the 2019 Holiday Season with a Sleigh Ride!
While we can’t always guarantee snow in December throughout the Pacific Northwest, those with snow can enjoy an honest-to-goodness sleigh ride, while the milder climates enjoy their own version with horse-drawn wagons, carriages, and trolleys. Grab a lap blanket, a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy a special holiday treat.The… Read More
Magical Festival of Tree Celebrations Around Oregon
Northwesterners love wandering through the trees all year round, but during the holiday season, it can be especially magical. The holiday season is filled with many light-filled tree festivals where you can delight in the beauty of decorated Christmas trees. Several Festival of the Tree celebrations are free and open… Read More
Exquisite Crystals
A surprising find in more ways than one Walking around the old buildings on the Historic National Fort Vancouver site on the edge of downtown Vancouver, Washington, you find beautifully preserved buildings, many dating to the mid 1800s. While walking among the old buildings of this old military fort, you… Read More