Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest dinosaur event, will take over the Clark County Event Center in Vancouver Nov. 26-28 during Thanksgiving weekend. See over 100 Life-Size animatronic Dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and a 50 Foot Long Megalodon. Meet the trainers, baby dinos and watch a live interactive Raptor show. Other attractions include dinosaur rides, […]
Caption: Two women viewing the Painted Hills in John Day River Territory. Photo credit: Joni Kabana, TravelOregon.com When you travel to the Painted Hills, you can see millions of years of history revealed in the layers of mountains of earth, one color at a time. The hills get their name from the delicately colored stratifications […]
Caption: A couple enjoys a leisurely cruise along Portland’s waterfront dotted with water fountains. Photo credit: TravelOregon.com Portland is a town ravaged by riots, homeless and violence…NOT SO FAST!!! According to a September 7 article in Portland Monthly magazine, there are signs of life in the city so villainized by the likes of Fox News […]
Travel Oregon launched its first out-of-state advertising since the start of the pandemic in October with the return of its successful cinematic, animated “Only Slightly Exaggerated” campaign. “The campaign celebrates the spirit and diversity of Oregon’s people and shares the magical feeling of being in Oregon through the wonder and beauty of our state,” said Todd Davidson, CEO of […]
Each weekend in October, “spooky” fall fun can be found at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. From a scavenger hunt to exploring the forest at night, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The park will be decorated with eerie spider webs, spooky glow-in-the-dark eyes and pumpkins. Guests are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes any […]
Caption: Leaving healthy perennials like coneflower stand for winter provides food for birds, winter interest and homes for many beneficial insects. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Pasquesi Home and Gardens. by Melinda Myers Fall is a season of transition and that includes your garden. Make the most of beautiful fall days to enjoy your garden […]
Caption: Each fall as the days shorten, deciduous shrubs and trees like this Arctic Jade Korean Maple begin their transformation as the plants produce less chlorophyll. Photo credit: Melinda Myers, LLC by Melinda Myers The brilliant fall color in our landscapes is a magical transformation that happens each year. And the science behind it is […]
As the 2021-22 school year gets underway, AAA Washington reminds drivers that this long-awaited return to in-person learning also marks the return of traffic safety rules most haven’t considered for nearly 18 months. Drivers need to exercise an extra level of caution while adapting to these once-normal traffic situations, be alert for youngsters heading to […]
Caption: Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a stressed lawn. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers The extreme heat and drought of 2021 across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds. […]
Caption: Roosting pockets provide some needed insulation for birds and are easy for them to enter and exit. Photo credit: Melinda Myers, LLC by Melinda Myers Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than […]
