Willamette Valley

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

Discover: Independence, Oregon

History – Charm – Wine – Bicycling Independence may be your perfect getaway spot if you enjoy a charming, historic small town in the heart of the Willamette Valley. We love exploring the small towns throughout the Willamette Valley – each with its own vibe and history. These small towns… Read More

Weddle Covered Bridge, Sweet Home OR

Weddle Covered Bridge, Sweet Home OR

Some things are worth saving. The Weddle Bridge was scheduled to be demolished as it was deemed to have outlived it’s useful life. A utilitarian and much less attractive concrete bridge was built to replace it to handle the stresses of everyday traffic needs. But the Weddle Bridge was just… Read More

Siltstone Winery

Siltstone Winery

Winery Spotlight Siltstone Winery is set in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region about 4 miles from McMinnville in the countryside outside the litte town of Dayton. Focused on being a user-friendly wine tasting room, it is fine with you binging your kids along with you if needed…. Read More

13 Oregon Wineries Easy to Visit with Limited Mobility

Oregon is known world-wide for its amazing wines, and wine tasting is a great way to see more of Oregon as you travel.  The drive to get to the winery can be just as beautiful as the final destination. But if you are traveling with someone with limited mobility, perhaps… Read More