Diana is a writer living in Portland with her delightful son and crotchety cat. Growing up in the area, family vacations were often to nearby destinations reachable by car. She has since expanded that love of local road trips and has been all over the great state of Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest, frequently pairing backpacking trips with exploring new towns and regions.
Portland is already a well-established foodie city, and if you’re in the know, you’ve probably been trying to get a reservation at kann for some time now. If you haven’t heard about this James Beard award-winning restaurant, you’re…
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a hot bowl of pho, especially in the long, cold, and wet Pacific Northwest winter. And now Eugenians can thank their lucky stars, cuz there’s a new Vietnamese restaurant in the…
An expertly-crafted sandwich made with freshly-baked bread, top-quality meats and cheeses, and all the ingredients perfectly portioned for the right balance of texture and flavor is a thing of beauty. You may think I’m making too much out…
The Southern Oregon city of Ashland has no problem attracting tourists thanks to its famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival that’s drawn theater-goers from all over the country since 1935. However, the influx of visitors each season all have to…
The Cameo Cafe East sits on the corner at NE 82nd Ave and Sandy Blvd in Portland’s Roseway neighborhood, and you wouldn't think much of it just by looking at it. However, if you’ve driven by and dismissed…
The Umpqua National Forest in Southern Oregon makes you feel like you’ve entered a magical realm, and you half expect to see a fairy peeking around a tree trunk as you hike through it. And, all along the…
To me, the simplest meals are often the best. And, for a breakfast lover like me, an egg sandwich made with a perfectly fried egg with a gooey center is the ideal meal. If you too are a…
One of my favorite things to do is hike and I’ve traveled all over the state to do this, sometimes driving for hours to get to a trailhead. Of course, we can’t always devote an entire day just…
There’s nothing quite like a visit to the pumpkin patch on a crisp fall day—trekking out into the pumpkin fields, going for hayrides, petting farm animals, and drinking a cup of warm apple cider. Of course you have…
Creswell Bakery serves plate-sized cinnamon rolls, naturally fermented sourdough, and savory hand pies in downtown Creswell. Here’s what to order and when to visit.
Powerland Heritage Park is the place to explore for your next family outing, especially if your kids (or you!) are interested in old trucks, trains, motorcycles, construction equipment, or really anything powered by an engine! The park, formerly…
Trellis is that rare restaurant that achieves the impossible: striking the perfect balance of creating a casual and accessible local dining spot without sacrificing on quality and elegance. Whether you’re a local in the area looking for an…