It’s Always Island Time on Harstine Island
The islands of Puget Sound offer some of the Northwest’s most charming getaways, with a delightful mix of small-town appeal and natural beauty. Popular islands like Bainbridge and Vashon are easy to reach by ferry and offer great dining, art galleries, hiking, and beaches. Whidbey Island is known for its… Read More
Sunset on the Oregon coast
Sunsets at the Oregon coast are glorious, and this spring evening in Cannon Beach was a real stunner. From the southernmost Oregon beach at Crissy Field to the upper limits of Washington’s North Wilderness Beach on the Olympic Peninsula, you won’t be disappointed with your Northwest beach exploration.
Have you visited the Portland airport lately?
Have you traveled through the renovated Portland airport yet? After more than three years of construction, the airport unveiled its stunning new terminal last fall. It’s an airy vaulted space laced with an intricate web of native PNW timbers and streaming with natural light. Living trees and plants offer a… Read More
First Friday in Downtown Vancouver Arts District
I love to head down to Vancouver’s downtown arts district for First Friday. On the first Friday evening of every month, the streets are lively with people and shops stay open until 8pm with art shows, poetry readings, and artisan stationery. My first stop was Art at the Cave where… Read More
Shaw, Oregon – taking the backroads
When given the option driving up I-5 through the Willamette Valley area, you just might want to consider hopping off the freeway and take Hwy 213 or Hwy 214 east of I-5 and meander through the rolling hills past fields and oak trees. Open up the sunroof or open the… Read More
Shopping in Downtown Salem
Downtown Salem, Oregon is an enjoyable place to explore – the nice level streets are filled with independently owned shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. The downtown shopping area is nestled between the Willamette River’s Riverfront Park with walking paths and a carousel on the west and the State Capitol building,… Read More