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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.

10 Favorite Retro Diners with Attitude

A unique spirit fills these diners with more than just the smell of good home cooking. It’s about attitude… and most often includes a good sense of humor and positive outlook on life. Diners don’t take life too seriously. But they do take the experience of dining out seriously. If… Read More

Northwest Wildfires: What a Week!

Northwest Wildfires: What a Week!

As we sit in our homes this week due to the hazardous air quality outside, our hearts are broken. The wildfires that erupted after the Labor Day windstorm have fully engulfed our lives. There is so much so mourn – the loss of life, the loss of homes, the loss… Read More

Campbell Lane Winery

Now that’s a view! What a spot for enjoying a wine tasting with friends. Sitting atop Pete’s Mountain in West Linn, Oregon, you can enjoy this view overlooking Mt. Hood and often to the sounds of some nice live music playing in the background. This small craft winery specializes in… Read More

Wallowa Lake Tram

Wow, what a view! There is still time to go visit and ride the Swiss-made 4-person gondola up to the summit of Mt. Howard to enjoy spectacular views of Wallowa Lake and the mountains beyond. The 3,700 ft tram ascent offers you memorable views and a chance to explore the… Read More

Mima Mounds

Mima Mounds

What is a mima mound? These huge bumps in the ground look like either an ancient burial site, an acne covered face, a secret braille text just for UFOs, or perhaps a giant connect-the-dot game for Bigfoot. These fascinating polka-dot mounds are a geologic phenomenon and can be found near… Read More

Children’s Books by Northwest Authors

Read these fun picture books with your favorite little one – written by some of the many talented authors in the Northwest There is little as special as cuddling on the couch reading a picture book to a young child. Each page can offer a chance to explore a new… Read More