A much-loved tradition, the Bank of the Cascades Bend Fall Festival will bring two stages of free music, family activities, fine art, a conscious living space, food and beverages to downtown Bend Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. “The soul of our festivals is bringing the vital spirit of art and artisans, musicians, families, food, and […]
If you are a serious birder, “Bird Families of the World” may be the perfect gift for your library. It distills 17 volumes of the encyclopedic Handbook of Birds of the World into a single book. Read an article by author and Cornell professor David Winkler about how you can enrich your birding experiences by […]
What’s not to like about elephant garlic? Devotees even like the smell…on their breath, clothes and hair! So, join the stink fun August 12, 13, and 14, 2016 for the 19th Annual North Plains Elephant Garlic Festival. The weekend will be filled with music, food and fun for the entire family. This free event is […]
By Dan Friesen, Guide for Walking Adventures International The following article details a day spent exploring the town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The original route for this walk was put together by a local walking club, the Lilac City Volkssport Association, and you can check out more details on this walk and others on their […]
Recreational cyclists will be thrilled to know Ride the Hurricane, the Hurricane Ridge ride in the Olympic National Park near Port Angeles, Wash., will be held Sunday, Aug. 7. Cyclists have a choice of 24 or 36-miles of car-free riding up to the summit of Hurricane Ridge. Hurricane Ridge Road closed for cyclists from: 7:00 AM […]
Everyone is invited to experience Obonfest on Sat., August 6 at the Oregon Buddhist Temple in Portland. Guests can participate in dance classes, delicious food, entertainment, and volunteering. Obonfest (Obon) is a summertime Japanese (and Japanese-American) festival commemorating one’s ancestors. In their honor, lanterns are hung, Bon Odori (Obon dance) is performed, memorial visits are […]
Prepare for another great Kirkland summer event. The Kirkland Downtown Association is proud to announce Larry Hanson as co-host of this year’s Kirkland Classic Car Show with Emcee Lance Lambert from The Vintage Vehicle Show. . An Evening of Entertainment begins on Saturday, July 30* followed by the actual Car Show on Sunday, July 31. Times will […]
Behold! The 29th annual Oregon Brewers Festival comes to the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon Main entrance at SW Oak Street and Naito Parkway on July 27-31. Wednesday through Saturday the taps are open from Noon to 9 pm; Sun, taps are open from Noon to 7 pm. Mug & glass sales close one-half […]
The Shoreline Solar Project invites everyone to is join the solution at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Wash., for NW Solar Fest on Sat., July 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us in building a better future through sustainability, renewable energy, and common sense solutions. Established in 2004, Shoreline Solar Project is a […]
Talk about a happy, happy event. Berries simply reek of joy, color and bon home! So join the fun at the Oregon Berry Festival on Friday, July 15 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday, July 16 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Ecotrust Event Space, NW 10th and Johnson, Portland, Oregon. The Oregon Berry Festival […]
