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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

A Walk Through Fort Vancouver’s Garden

Join us on a late summer walk through Fort Vancouver’s kitchen display garden found just outside the entrance to the fort and open to the public to wander and enjoy.  They grow heirloom vegetables (a rutabaga as big as your hand!) fruit trees (lovely looking figs just starting to ripen)… Read More

vintage baseball at yamhill heritage center
yamhill county heritage museum
florence festival of the trees

Driving and Discovering: Tacoma

Driving to pick someone up at SeaTac airport, I allowed several extra hours to take the time to stop and explore the Tacoma area. Many travelers driving between Portland and Seattle often just think of Tacoma as the place with the giant Tacoma Dome stadium that looms large right next… Read More