It may look like the moon, but no rocket was required to get here. We simply drove 20 minutes from Bend to arrive
Read MoreThe chance to take a walk in the woods relatively close to town is reward in and of itself. Nonetheless, we love the
Read MoreVariety. It’s what the English poet, William Cowper, said was the very spice of life. And it’s what Bend excels in
Read MoreA place’s name often incorporates its geographic location or special regional attribute. Yaquina Head Outstanding
Read MoreNewport gives visitors the chance to enjoy the ocean from different perspectives. People can stand on a cliff to
Read MoreThere’s a group of awe-inspiring structures deemed the Seven Wonders of the World. These buildings are
Read MoreSunrise. Sunset. Even high noon. There’s a soft siren song playing, “Put on your walking shoes. Come down to the
Read MoreKermit the Frog may lament that, “It’s not easy being green.” And yet, green has the distinct advantage of being the
Read MoreOn the outskirts of Portland sits 1,850 acres of woods and wetlands. This is only one of 10 places of its kind in the
Read MoreAutumn was only two weeks away. But you wouldn’t know it. The sun had dialed up the heat just enough to make us
Read MoreMost people probably think of orchids as exotic flowers that only grow naturally in tropical climates. Few would
Read MoreOregon has a number of well-photographed landmarks. There’s her triangular shaped Mt. Hood, deep blue Crater
Read MoreWizard Island. Phantom Ship. The Pinnacles. These sound like places that could have easily appeared in a Harry
Read MoreVisitors to the central Oregon coast have certain expectations, such as seeing miles of endless beaches or driving
Read MoreOne advantage to Oregon’s beaches being car-free is that we have the chance to take leisurely strolls. There’s
Read MoreWe drove toward the historic Bayfront. There was no need for a map or GPS. We knew right where to go for the
Read MoreMuseums offer many things. Some house paintings that are the size of moving vans. Others display delicate
Read MoreSome may argue that to truly appreciate nature, one has to work for it. Spend hours, if not days to reach the
Read MoreNo matter the time of year, especially when the thermometer creeps toward triple digits, I often find myself
Read MoreWhen physicians advise patients to lower their blood pressure, perhaps that prescription should include a visit
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