Summer Lake, Oregon
Photo of the day: Summer Lake in Central Oregon. Summer Lake is one of Oregon’s largest lakes at approximately 20 miles x 10 miles. Located in south central Oregon on the edge of the Fremont-Winema National Forest and about 2 hours southeast of Bend, the area’s remoteness is its very… Read More
Best Places to See Wildlife
Nature is a part of our soul. We treasure the wildlife around us, but with increasing urban sprawl, there can be a disconnect with nature. Those that call the Northwest home know that keeping as much natural habitat available for native species of all sorts – from turtles to bears,… Read More
Rolling Hills of the Palouse
The rolling hills of the Palouse (pronounced “puh-loos”) – an iconic and fascinating geologic region of Eastern Washington state. Formed eons ago by winds, these hills are not volcanic in origin but rather similar to what you might think of as sand dunes – but without the sand. The region… Read More
Skagit Valley Tulips
Our photo of the week: The Skagit Valley fields of tulips Spring is almost here and with it brings fields of color to bring joy to everyone. The acre and acres of tulips in the Skagit Valley as well as in Woodburn, Oregon brighten the world after a long gray… Read More
Lucia Falls
Lucia Falls is one of those special places that locals can easily take for granted living in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a beautiful waterfall, flowing over ancient volcanic rocks, lined with towering Douglas fir evergreen trees, crystal clean water roaring past you, and you are more likely than not to… Read More
Bronze Statues of Joseph, Oregon
A grand combination of art and natural beauty Some cities just seem to embrace public art more than others, and Joseph fully supports its local artists by displaying many samples of their work in the downtown area. Walk down the main street of downtown and it is like walking through… Read More