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 | 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 | Aug 22, 2024 | Lodging
Located in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, Bella Collina is a luxury bed & breakfast that sits on a 30 acre lot overlooking sprawling vineyards and rolling hillsides. Bella Collina itself means “beautiful hill” in Italian, and it truly is one of the most...
by Diana Flowers | Jul 25, 2024 | Adventures, Beaches, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding
I’ve always had a special affinity for the southern Oregon coast. To me, it seems wilder and more beautiful than almost any other place in the state, and Cape Blanco is the perfect representation of this. Cape Blanco sits 245 feet above the sea and is located just...
by Diana Flowers | Jun 8, 2024 | History
The Covid-19 pandemic hit local businesses hard, causing many of them to shutter their doors for good. These closures devastated the communities they serve and it got us thinking about all the other Oregon companies that have come and gone over the years and are...
