Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s paintings transform you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth forests. She has created an impressive array of art depicting […]
Caption: A small runabout cruises the Columbia River near Portland, Oregon. A new Oregon law requires owners all non-motorized boats 10 foot and longer to purchase a Waterway Access permit. The new law presents yet another obstacle for recreational kayakers and rafters enjoying their chosen sport. It would be nice if the government would just […]
Caption: A Jefferson Yacht Pilothouse cruises the local waters. Editor’s note: Information for the following article was supplied by Northwest Yacht Brokers’ Association (NYBA). Boaters who have previously enjoyed a good experience with a particular yacht broker will normally use that person for future transactions. For new boaters, boaters new to the area, or in […]
Thinking of heading out to Mount Rainier for some hiking and sightseeing? While all areas of the park are open, not all services are available this summer due to the current pandemic. Here is the latest information: All public roads have reopened for the summer, giving access to some of the most spectacular landscapes in […]
The Space Needle, one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks, is undergoing a 360-degree “spacelift” and the majority of renovations are now open to the public. Privately funded, the 56-year-old tower’s $100 million renovation, Century Project, has elevated the visitor experience by dramatically enhancing the view with more than 176 tons of glass. The Space […]
Caption: Lilies grow from bulbs and their large prominent flowers brighten up gardens and provide vertical appeal. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Melinda Myers, LLC by Melinda Myers It’s time to think spring. Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodils, crocus and other spring flowering bulbs. Use these early bloomers to welcome spring […]
Luxurious accomodations at Atticus Hotel. Photo by @melissarighero Finely crafted furnishings complement original artistic pieces from local artists. Personal bars featuring French press, electric water kettle and kitchen and barware. A restaurant and bar, fitness room, Dutch style bicycles and electric car charging stations. These are just some of the amenities that make the historic […]
Located in Tiller, on 40 acres of meadows and surrounded by 160 acres of Umpqua National Forest, the fire lookout features wooden interior decked out in Pendleton
Portland sister-brother-duo Andrew and Jessie Shroyer recreated the 1883 classic revival style of Wolf Creek Inn and reopened its doors in 2018. The inn has served travelers off the Applegate Trail (now Interstate 5) since the late 1800s. Throughout its lifetime, the Inn has hosted many celebrities, including Clark Gable, Jack London and Orson Welles. […]
Caption: The three bedroom Meadow House sits on a private knoll overlooking acres of meadows and mountains. Owners Suzanne Willow and Lanita Witt have restored a working forest and wetland, and a small farm on the Willow-Witt Ranch., a 445 acre sustainable ranch and farm stay near the southern Oregon town of Ashland. The family-friendly […]
