Oregon’s Best Winter Destinations
Whether you live in Oregon, or are planning on traveling to the Beaver State, there are lots of fantastic destinations to enjoy during the winter. From snow-covered mountain slopes to the rugged coast, these options are ideal. Mount Hood Mount Hood is one of the most popular places to be… Read More
Listen Carefully and You Can Hear the Silence: The Snow-Covered Washington Cascades
“Listen carefully,” they say, “and you can hear the silence of the snow.” Nothing feels more calming than being surrounded by the booming sound of silence in a snow-covered landscape, which is why we’ve chosen this photo, shot after some 100 inches of the white powder fell around Stevens Pass… Read More
Before the Fire: Oregon’s Spectacular Oneonta Gorge, Our Photo of the Week
Oneonta Gorge, off the Historic Columbia River Highway near Ainsworth State Park, suffered some of the most severe burns in the devastating Eagle Creek fire that erupted in early September, ultimately burning over 48,000 acres. This stunning photo was captured by Instagrammer @nextlocationtbd before that fire. The area is likely… Read More
Restaurants Serving Up Thanksgiving Dinner in the Northwest
If your Thanksgiving plans fell through, or you’ve just decided you don’t feel like doing all of the work this year, maybe it’s time to go out for a holiday dinner instead. Fortunately, you’ve got lots of great options in the Northwest. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle The Four Seasons Hotel… Read More
Trumpeter Swans and a Stormy Skagit Valley Sky: Northwest Photo of the Week
Swans and snow geese migrate from Alaska and Siberia to northwest Washington to spend the winter. In the Skagit Valley, you can see them by the hundreds of thousands. One of our favorite photographers, @studavidsonphotography, captured the stunning trumpeter swans flying against the backdrop of a stormy sky, illuminating their… Read More
Meet One of the Northwest’s Best: Portland Art Creations
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Portland Art Creations, AKA “The PAC” is one of our favorite Northwest art galleries. James Dunbar creates fantastic local scenes in his signature style sculptured oils on canvas, while Robyn Dunbar is behind its KnottyGirlStyle fiber accessories. We spoke with Robyn recently to find… Read More