I was thinking how much fun it would be to have a snazzy breakfast at the Oregon Zoo and then walk around with my sons for a couple of hours. And there voila! Such a wonderful outing exists. From 9:00am to 01:00pm on May 8, the family can enjoy a big meal together at the Cascade Crest […]
After all the rain and cold, it’s time to dream of paddle sports and beer! Thos who are so inclined can attend the 24th Annual Spring Paddle Festival on April 23 and 24 at the Vancouver Lake Park. There will be more than 100 boats to admire and tryout. Also enjoy kayak, SUP and canoe […]
If you are looking for an excuse to go loco, the Northwest Tequila Fest might be a good time. Just bring a designated driver or call Uber! Northwest Tequila Fest, the largest tequila and mezcal tasting event in the Pacific Northwest, is returning for a two-day event April 22-23 and will take place at the […]
By Casey Keasler Spring weather can sometimes be unpredictable. When selecting a venue to host an outdoor event, try to choose an option with both an indoor and outdoor space – just in case the weather isn’t on your side. As the weather gets warmer, I really like entertaining at local beaches in Oregon. Manzanita, […]
My sons LOVED Easter not because they were theologians but because they loved candy and treats! As a result, they participated in as many Easter egg hunts as they could talk me into taking them to. If you have little ones who enjoy the same sort of aggressive activities, here are a few ideas about […]
By Melinda Myers Grow a beautiful flower garden with minimal care by investing a bit of time at the start of the season to reduce on-going care. Always match flowers to the growing conditions and the care you are willing to provide. Low maintenance plants need minimal or no deadheading and staking. This means you’ll […]
By Kevin Klein Salmon fishing has picked up a bit in the ‘Juan’s, depending on where you’re fishing. The weather has cooperated as well. Silver Horde Tailwaggers and 3” Kingfisher light spoons have been productive. We’ve also had more luck on hootchies this winter than in years past. I’ve been fishing the Lurecharge, voltage-tuned hootchies […]
Washington State is home to three, beautiful National Parks; Mt. Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades. Now folks can enter to win two nights at each Park, plus an annual National Park Pass, as part of a Centennial celebration promotion sponsored by Visit Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission and the Cascade Loop. The contest will […]
By Kevin Klein Salmon fishing is fair to slow in the San Juan’s. It’s worth getting out there and giving it a try though. You never know when you could land on some nice fish. Silver Horde Kingfisher lite spoons, and Lurecharge Hootchies, behind an 11” flasher have been working for us. 48” of leader […]
by Melinda Myers Don’t let lawn weeds get the best of you. These opportunistic plants find a weak spot in the lawn, infiltrate and begin the take over your grass. Take back the lawn with proper care. Your lawn will not only be greener and healthier, but good for the environment. The grass and thatch […]
