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Our blog shares Faces of the Northwest, interviews with creative Northwest business owners, Northwest Moments, and photos of some of our favorite places in the Northwest.

Photo of the Week: Mount Hood in Autumn

Photo of the Week: Mount Hood in Autumn

What a stunning photo of Mt. Hood! This Autumn view was captured by Columbia River Gorge resident Cate Hotchkiss and looks almost like an oil painting in its perfection.

Corvallis: A Beautiful College Town

Corvallis: A Beautiful College Town

A visit to Corvallis in the fall is a beautiful thing. There is something about a college campus in the fall – with students with backpacks walking here and there, professors riding bicycles down leaf-covered streets, and the sounds of cheers coming from a sports field just out of sight…. Read More

Winery Wednesday Spotlight:  Waterbrook Winery

Winery Wednesday Spotlight: Waterbrook Winery

Set in the beautiful Walla Walla Valley wine region, Waterbrook is a premier winery destination with a fabulous, elegant setting, full service gourmet restaurant, as well as beautiful wines. They are the setting for many special events including dinners, weddings, fundraisers, and even bring-your-dog events.   They may be elegant,… Read More

Perfect Autumn

Perfect Autumn

So far, it has been a near perfect Autumn for this Northwest native. Cool, crisp sunny days, outstanding fall colors, and stunning sunrises. It is a little cooler than normal, but all the more reason to break out those autumn clothes and sip some chai while enjoying the views of… Read More

Storyboard Delights Artisan Chocolates

Storyboard Delights Artisan Chocolates

It was a perfect fall day – cool and crisp, blue skies and the sun sat low in the sky. I had to hit the road and my destination of choice was Lake Sacajawea in Longview. The city has a fabulous park that encircles the long, arching lake right in… Read More

A Cool, Crisp Fall Day

A Cool, Crisp Fall Day

Exploring SW Washington on a perfect Fall Day – part one Heading into week two of October, the weather couldn’t be more perfect. The sun is shining, the air is cool and crisp, and it is warm enough to need a jacket, but not so cold that I need gloves… Read More