by Diana Flowers | Dec 18, 2024 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
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 this unassuming cafe before, you’ve been missing out on some of...
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...
