A Lush and Vibrant Landscape 40 Minutes South of Portland Set in the rolling hills of Willamette Valley, the Oregon Garden offers a stunning array of plants, forests, sculptures, fountains, reflecting pools, and walking paths. Anyone heading to Portland soon – or those who already live in the area – will find a pleasurable and […]
Cheap Pacific Northwest Vacations with Kids
Great Ideas Keep Educational Trips Close to Home Pacific Northwest vacations are cheap when the trips are close to home. Here are great educational ideas for any family with kids. There are many options for cheap vacations in the Pacific Northwest and summer is a great time to unplug a child from the TV or […]
Oregon Museums of Native Culture
Where to See Native American Art, Artifacts & Cultural Displays Because Pacific Northwest Native Americans enjoyed abundant resources, they were able to develop a rich culture, including a diverse body of art. From intricately woven baskets to elaborately decorated clothing, carvings, ceremonial objects, and totem poles, much has been preserved. The following museums feature large […]
Portland Art Museum Visitors Guide
People might not flock to Portland for its art museums, but the Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest and houses a fine permanent collection as well as several fabulous temporary exhibitions every year. The Northwest Film Center is also under the Portland Art Museum umbrella. Located in what is […]
Portland Store Sells Junk for Art
Donate or Buy Recycled SCRAP Stuff at a Funky Artistic Reuse Shop Portland, Oregon is a funky city, home to many fun, unusual art galleries and the cool “reuse” store, SCRAP, that proves one person’s trash may be an artist’s treasure. Cool and funky, Portland, Oregon is a great city to visit if one is […]
Pacific Northwest Lakeside Retreats
Pacific Northwest Lake Vacations Offer Recreation and Fun Lakes throughout the Pacific Northwest are flanked with resorts or have become favorite vacation spots in balmy Northwest summers. Check out these four for summer fun. Whether you prefer to camp near the shores of a lake or view it from high above in your posh hotel […]
Guide to Suttle Lake Lodging in Central Oregon
Beautiful Oregon Lodge Near Sisters Offers Great Amenities Whether relaxing at the spa, enjoying dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant, hiking around the lake, or fishing for kokanee, visitors to Suttle Lake enjoy the remote setting. Suttle Lake entices visitors with its sparkling blue water and remote location. Although located along a major Oregon route, the […]
Spencer Butte in Eugene Oregon
A Challenging Climb and Hiking Trail with Great Views Outdoor enthusiasts in the Eugene Oregon area don’t have to go far to enjoy a challenging hike, since the impressive Spencer Butte is near to downtown and the University. Spencer Butte is a 2,000-foot hill and park that is on Willamette Street, a few miles south […]
Eugene Oregon All Purpose Trails
Track Town Offers Great Places to Run, Walk & Bike Eugene, Oregon is called Track Town. Famous as a home for serious athletes, Eugene has many areas for race training and fun for weekend joggers and bikers. Eugene is located in west-central Oregon, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. The city takes […]
Visit Cape Lookout Oregon
Oregon’s Magnificent, Memorable Cape Lookout This unforgettable stop along the Oregon Coast is filled with hiking, fishing, and a sense of striking, rugged beauty. Cape Lookout, one of Oregon’s dramatic coastal points jutting into the vast and often stormy Pacific Ocean, is an intriguing, memorable stop for travelers along this exquisite stretch of coast. Location […]