“Twilight” in St. Helens
Wow, I just left the theater after watching Twilight, and Im feeling a little stirred up. Call me wimpy, but blood sucking vampires kind of creep me out. So does unrequited love. But, Ill admit it...
View ArticleForest Inspiration
The inspiration to travel can come from just about anywhere. It took a music video by a band from San Francisco to motivate me to take a hike near Portland. The video shows some incredible footage of...
View ArticleEasy does it: a family hike in the Gorge
Bert and I celebrated a late-June vacation day with a quick trip to the Gorge, where we took our first mini-hike with Luke, our 11-week-old son. From Portland, its about a 30-minute drive on I-84 East...
View ArticleThe Dalles Discoveries
If you’ve only seen The Dalles from Highway 84, you have no idea what it really looks like. Or what it feels like, or what you might find there. When I took a day trip there last week from Portland, I...
View ArticleShopping in Troutdale
I was charmed and surprised by a recent walk through downtown Troutdale. Often overlooked by those zooming through the Gorge, or overshadowed by nearby McMenamins Edgefield, this section of the...
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A Wine Tasting Adventure in Hood River
You probably already know that many fabulous wineries and tasting rooms can be found in Washington County and the Willamette Valley. But, recently, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how many...
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Latourell Falls
In my opinion, the closest waterfall to Portland is also one of the most beautiful. Latourell Falls is just 30 minutes from downtown, about 3 miles West of I-84 exit 28 along the historic highway. The...
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On view, on stage, along the trail
Random notes on some recent experiences — an exhibition, a play and a hike – filled with dramatic peaks (both figurative and literal) that are rooted in history and culture, and enriched by the written...
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