Photo caption: The Self-Watering Standing Garden’s large reservoirs maximizes the time between watering. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company By Melinda Myers Raised beds and containers expand our planting options. They allow us to grow edible and ornamental plants even where there is no plantable space to garden. Use them to make planting, […]
Every February, savvy travelers look to the Emerald City where big savings can stack up for arts and culture lovers of all ages with Seattle Museum Month Feb. 1-29. Travelers who stay at any one of nearly 60 participating downtown Seattle hotels receive 50 percent off admission prices to more than 40 museums and cultural […]
The South Willamette Valley Food Trail gives locals and visitors an opportunity to experience world-class wines, wild fields and foods and family friendly farms Explore over 50 destinations offering unique culinary and agritourism experiences in the South Willamette Valley! All the stops along the South Willamette Valley Food Trail are committed to thoughtful and sustainable practices. Here […]
Mount Rainier National Park boasts vertical elevations that reach beyond 9,000 feet over a distance of eight or more miles. It is a training ground for novice and world-class mountaineers. Naturally, it is also home to various climbing schools and guided climbs. Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. As one of the largest mountain guide services and climbing […]
Juneau Tours and Whale Watch guests experience a 270-degree spin on the Thrillseeker Jet Boat Tour, a jet-propelled boat tour that is being described as a “roller coaster on water.” The tour takes off from the docks below the Mount Roberts Aerial Tramway and makes its way to scenic spots like Douglas Island and Sandy […]
The idea was born after Sophia McKee visited the Tsaatan Tribe in Northern Mongolia. She fell in love with the reindeer at first sight and was captivated by their calm nature and loving personalities. The Tsaatan is the last tribe in the world that uses reindeer for transportation and Sophia had the unique privilege of […]
Photos and Article by Greg Johnson, travel writer The Deschutes River winds through the center of the small town of Maupin, drawing tourists and rafters during the summer and fishermen year round. Rafters and kayakers paddle through class three and four rapids with names like Wapinitia, Boxcar, Devil’s Hole, Oaks Springs and Surf City. Fisherpersons […]
Bend Whitewater Park offers tubing, kayaking and surfing thrills on the Deschutes River near the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. Two different channels give river cruisers the opportunity to float the little rapids at The Fish Ladder or kayak, surf and paddleboard at the Whitewater Channel. The third channel is designed to protect and […]
By Greg Johnson Travel Writer The annual ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo features more 1.5 million multi-colored lights meticulously displayed throughout the 64-acre zoo grounds. ZooLights runs through January 5, 2020. The zoo is closed December 25.Transit, military, senior and other special discounts and offers are only available at zoo ticket windows with proper validation. […]
Visit Bend has entered the social marketing arena with the launch of its ‘Twisit Bend’ virtual welcome center on Twitter. The Twitter account is available for anyone to follow at www.twitter.com/twisitbend. “Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites are being used for more than simply staying in touch with friends” said Lynnette Braillard, Marketing Director […]
