by Diana Flowers | Nov 11, 2024 | Adventures, Waterfalls
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 beautiful Umpqua River you’ll find sparkling waterfalls of all...
by Diana Flowers | Nov 10, 2024 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
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 fan, then Fried Egg I’m in Love in Portland will knock your socks off. This...
by Diana Flowers | Sep 26, 2024 | Adventures, Hiking
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 to hike up a cool mountain, so I’m always on the lookout for closer...
by Diana Flowers | Sep 25, 2024 | Adventures, Farm Visits
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 a lot of great options for this here in Oregon, but...
by Diana Flowers | Sep 22, 2024 | Food & Drink
If you’ve ever driven down I-5 between Eugene and Cottage Grove, you may have seen the giant billboards advertising the Creswell Bakery. You may have even brushed these off as a marketing gimmick, and never thought to take the leap and check it out. Well I’m here to...
