What’s Ripe Now? October’s Fresh Picks at the Farmers Market
While Northwest gardens are winding down in October and summer’s tomatoes and zucchini are fading, it’s still a great time to fill your dinner table with the abundance of local farms. Plus, the fresh, cooler temps are a welcome relief after summer’s heat, so outdoor shopping is pure pleasure. Here… Read More
Finding the Great Pumpkin – The Best Pumpkin Patches in the Northwest
When October rolls around, kids (and plenty of adults) begin their search for the Great Pumpkin. While you may never spot Charlie Brown’s legendary magical pumpkin rising from the most sincere patch, searching for the perfect one is still a beloved fall tradition. These days, pumpkin patches are about a… Read More
Where to See the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower in the Northwest: 6 Great Dark Sky Spots
Are you ready for the best meteor show of the year? The Perseid meteor shower is an August favorite among skywatchers, and it’s one of the easiest and most rewarding sky events to see. You don’t even need a telescope for this astral phenomenon—just a dark sky, a clear night,… Read More
Visit the Wallowa Mountains
The Wallowa Mountains were on my bucket list for years, but it’s a bit of a trek to get there from my SW Washington home so I always thought, “next time.” When I finally planned a visit for myself, I was awestruck by the remote beauty, towering mountains, and… Read More
Flower Festivals are Abloom in the Northwest
After months of gray skies and rain, the Northwest bursts into color each spring with a parade of stunning blooms, and the region’s lush gardens and vibrant flower fields put on an unforgettable spectacle. There’s no better way to welcome spring or celebrate summer than by wandering through fields of… Read More
Photo of the week: Astoria
Astoria can be quite photogenic – the combination of the water, the hills, the fog, the rain, the architecture, the wildlife. There is so much to see and photograph there!