“On a clear day, driving “up the mountain,” as the locals say, the breathtaking views of Mt. Hood will stop you in your tracks. The dark serrated edges of the mountain peaks, covered with glistening snow throughout the year set…
Multnomah Falls is the iconic, stunning waterfall located 30 miles east and 30 minutes from Portland, Oregon. It’s a must-see destination when you are visiting the Pacific Northwest. The falls have been photographed in all four seasons and countless ways.…
“I found the Secret Room but not the Lavender Lady ghost. Earning high marks for sensory perception, McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon, delivers a unique experience at their hotel.” First appeared in Weekend Notes on Apr 22, 2022. If you…
Troutdale is the Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge with lots of delicious dining opportunities, so your tastebuds will appreciate it. Art galleries and outlet stores also enjoy Troutdale addresses. So, take your time, wander the streets, and see for…
Click Oregon Girlfriends Fall Trip: Reuniting Through Travel to read guest post.
Click How To See Portland, Oregon During the Pandemic to read guest post.
Click to view Portland, Oregon PhotoJournal
Click to read 7 Must Try Restaurants in Troutdale, Oregon
Click to read Italian Tradition at Enzo’s in Portland, Oregon
Puglia Italy is the traditional dining style at Enzo’s in Portland, Oregon Learn more about how people eat in Puglia Italy at TheYums.com. “You will undoubtedly feel like a guest in an Italian family home at Enzo’s Caffe Italiano, whether you…
Click to view Chicken and Dumplings at Tad’s in Troutdale, Oregon
Enormous fluffy dumplings at Tad’s Chicken ‘n Dumplins at the front door to the Columbia River Gorge. Read more about it at TheYums.com “Chicken and dumplings with fluffy pillows of giant dumplings crown a tureen of tender, savory poultry. If…
Click to read French Vietnamese at Jade: Portland, Oregon
Last year I joined the Oregon Shores CoastWatch program and adopted Mile 315. I am volunteering my photography skills and time to report on the mile between Ecola State Park and North Chapman Beach which is just north of Cannon…
You are about to enter a forested wonderland where everything is part of a whole – every plant, animal, tree, fish, bird, bug, and slug has its place…so, says Clackamas County and Bureau of Land Management Sandy Ridge Trail System.…
Delightful dahlias took our breath away when we attended the Annual Dahlias Festival Watch the video to see a sampling of the blooms on display. They are really remarkable. Swan Island Dahlias sponsors the festival and are celebrating their 89th year.…