Fragrances and Views – Senses Overload!
A trip to Hood River Lavender Farm A day of perfect weather – sunny, not too warm, and not too windy. A good day to open up the sunroof and turn on the tunes. A drive up the Gorge from Portland or Vancouver is always a pleasure, but even more… Read More
Historic Aurora Colony
The little town of Aurora fully embraces the past. Founded by pioneers who traveled across the continent along the Oregon Trail to create their own version of a utopian society in the new open countryside of the Oregon Territory. The town feels like a living history museum, but it is… 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
7 Historic Places to Visit in Downtown Salem, Oregon
The beautiful downtown historic district of Salem offers a chance to see much of Oregon’s history in one walkable district. Oregon’s history may not date back centuries as the towns in old Europe, but the more “recent” history of the State of Oregon offers a more cohesive feel –… Read More