As you head east on Oregon’s Highway 26 towards Mt. Hood, the towns get smaller, the trees taller, and the first time you come face to face with majestic Mt. » Read More
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July 7, 2016
We’re in awe of the amount of natural beauty surrounding Oregon’s Mt. Hood. After spending a week in the area, this is certain to become a return destination for us. » Read More
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July 5, 2016
A tasty way for craft beer fans to enjoy Oregon, Mt. Hood’s brewery action is with the recently-launched Mt. Hood Territory’s Tap Trail Craft Pass. Nine local brewers offer up » Read More
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April 7, 2016
Whether you’re a local or out-of-town visitor, there’s never a shortage of craft beers to discover in Portland, Oregon. When I looked into Brewvana Portland Brewery Tours, one of the » Read More
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April 6, 2016
No matter how many times I’ve visited Portland, Oregon, there always seems to be a corner of the city that I’ve managed to leave unexplored. Hotel DeLuxe is a stately, » Read More
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December 21, 2015
It isn’t too difficult to showcase a city as vibrant and eclectic as Portland, Oregon but Travel Portland’s recent Zine campaign is pretty cool! Last week, I was invited to » Read More
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October 29, 2014
It’s harvest time in Oregon’s Washington County! The Pinot noir grapes have had a spectacular summer, with long, hot days, and a fruitful bounty to follow. I visited four wineries » Read More
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October 28, 2014
My home base for exploring Oregon’s Washington County was McMenamins Grand Lodge, a former Masonic & Eastern Star Home built in 1922, converted into 77 guest rooms, restaurants, bars, and » Read More
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December 3, 2012
Unwinding on the stormy Oregon coastal town of Astoria means diving into a good read, watching the ships pass along the Columbia River, heading into a local coffee house or » Read More
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November 30, 2012
Driving Oregon’s long, scenic Route 26 West brought me to three Northern coast towns: Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Astoria. True to storm-watching season, the three resort towns were quiet and » Read More
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November 29, 2012
Astoria’s Cannery Pier Hotel has a unique location, literally 600 feet into the Columbia River’s shipping channel. This hotel’s all about the enjoyment of the river. Floor-to-ceiling windows face out » Read More
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November 28, 2012
Dinner at the EVOO Cooking School was one of the highlights of my stay in Cannon Beach. This well-loved foodie destination includes a cute but stocked gift shop, free Saturday » Read More
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November 27, 2012
Visiting Elements by the Sea spa was a matter of a few flights of steps down from my room followed by a short walk to the Hallmark Resort lobby elevator. » Read More
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November 26, 2012
Hallmark Resort is located just outside of Cannon Beach’s tiny village. Oceanfront rooms with balconies face out to Haystack Rock, one of Oregon coast’s iconic landmarks. Check in was done » Read More
