Ghost Signs – Historic Backdrops Around the Northwest
Vintage advertisements fading gracefully on old brick buildings make for a great photo backdrop. Also known as “ghost signs,” they are ghostly remnants of early billboards painted directly onto old buildings. A relic of the past, they are fading quickly. While the signs may no longer entice you to come… Read More
City of Murals
Estacada, Oregon In this surprising little town east of Oregon City (Pronounced ess tuh KAY duh) I stumbled upon fantastic wall murals of all kinds. Scenes of the past, scenes of the future, scenes depicting a deep love of nature, as well as scenes of daily life. The downtown area… Read More
Historic Cemeteries in Oregon
October is historic cemeteries month. The combination of Halloween, foggy mornings, and falling leaves all create a mood perfect to visit one of the Northwest’s historic cemeteries. Full of atmosphere, take an early morning walk on a gray foggy day or perhaps you’d enjoy a crisp, sunny afternoon with leaves… Read More
Can’t Travel? Feel Like You’re in Europe Here in the Northwest!
For the most part, the Pacific Northwest is very confident in its Northwesterness. We have our own NW vibe – casual, grounded in nature, influenced by the water, trees, and mountains; the unique combination of maritime and frontier; and being surrounded by such variety – both in climate and terrain…. Read More
Find a Northwest Meadery
Find out why this ancient drink is making such a buzz in the modern age. The Drink of the Gods When you think of mead, you may think of Beowulf and Vikings or Knights in Shining Armor. It is a drink that has been around since at least 4,000 BC… Read More
Favorite Autumn Photos
It is getting close to the time when the trees light up with beautiful Autumnal colors. It is the time of year most of us look forward to – seeing the Pacific Northwest in a long procession of ever-changing colors of gold, orange, and red set against a backdrop of… Read More