by Jessica Tomlinson | May 31, 2024 | Drink, Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, Portland, Restaurants, Travel, Weird Oregon, Willamette Valley
Statistics say that three out of five new restaurants will fail in their first year. There's something to be said for restaurants that hang around for a long time then. You hear about some of these places that have been around for forty years or more and wonder what...
by Jessica Tomlinson | May 30, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Family Fun, Farm Visits, Featured, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Northern Oregon, Road Trips, Things To Do, Travel
Many of us head to our local farmers market or grocery store for fresh fruit, and there are a lucky few of us who get to grow fruit in our own gardens. Many have never had the experience of getting to go out and pick their own apples, pears, peaches or cherries...
by Jessica Tomlinson | May 27, 2024 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Interesting, Travel, Waterfalls
The gentle sound of icy water rushing down stream as it winds it's way through the trees, wind passing through branches, and lapping water at the lake's edge. Shady green forest, lava flows, gorgeous mountain views, waterfalls, and meadows. All of these things are...
by Jessica Tomlinson | May 23, 2024 | Adventures, Beaches, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Holidays, Interesting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Oregon Coast, Summer Break, Summer Vacation, Things To Do, Travel, Ziplines
The smell of salt and the sea, damp forest earth, and adventure floating in on the summer breeze. It's all waiting for you on the Oregon coast at one of our favorite spots to relax, recharge, and get away for some outdoor fun. Nestled between lush forested bluffs and...
by Jessica Tomlinson | May 21, 2024 | Central Oregon, Featured, Food & Drink, Interesting, Restaurants, Travel
Recently The Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch near Sisters was named one of America's 50 most beautiful restaurants. With views of Broken Top, Mount Washington and the Three Sisters, it's easy to see why this restaurant is not only the focal point of the ranch,...
