It doesn’t have to be the Grand Canyon, it could be a city street, it could be the face of another human being - everything is full of wonder. A.C. Grayling Willamette Valley, OR
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Oregon, My Favorite State
Throughout our marriage, theTravelsketcher and I have taken multiple trips to Oregon. Portland is his hometown, and we have family and friends who live there. In fact, we plan on moving there when we return to the states later this year. I have been fortunate to have visited many locations around the globe, but in... Continue Reading →
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Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. Dalai Lama Vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Oregon
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We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. Anonymous. Sailboat on the Willamette River, Oregon, USA
Day Trip to Hood River, Oregon
Hood River, OR is quite a trendy place these days. It is considered one of the top kiteboarding destinations in the world, and the river is packed with kiting pros from all over the globe. This quaint town located in the Columbia River Gorge (considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon), about 60 miles... Continue Reading →
Elk Rock Gardens
Elk Rock Gardens at the Bishop's Close, dates back to the late 1800s and is one of the oldest gardens in Oregon. Perched on the cliffs high above the Willamette River, this 13 acre garden is a lovely place to stroll and take photos. We visited a few years ago with our dear friends Tim... Continue Reading →
Cross Country Skiing at Mt. Bachelor
Planning on playing in the snow this winter? Consider Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. This is a beautiful location that offers skiing, snow boarding, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and 56 km of cross country trails. Located about 30 minutes from Sunriver, and about an hour from Bend, this resort is a perfect get away for couples... Continue Reading →
Yamhill County Restaurants
Planning a trip to do some wine tasting in beautiful Oregon? If so, you may want to find some good restaurants to try. Not to worry, there are many fantastic restaurants in the area. I prefer independent restaurants that support the local farmers and offer fresh ingredients over chain restaurants, and this area is THE... Continue Reading →
Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival
In 1979 my brother and I saw Eric Clapton in concert at the Seattle Center Coliseum, Muddy Waters was the warm up act. This was my introduction to blues, and what a great place to start. Fast forward 40 years to the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival, where, within minutes of arriving, I heard an artist... Continue Reading →
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