Are you a big adventurer and explorer? Do you love to spend your free time in nature, enjoying all sorts of beautiful sights? Well, if you’re looking forward to some great outdoor adventures by yourself or with your friends and families, don’t forget there are a few things that you need to do to stay […]
Caption: Seed-starting trays are reusable and make it easy to pop out young seedlings without damaging the plant’s roots. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company/gardeners.com by Melinda Myers Boost your success, save money, and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find […]
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival March 18-May 1 blossoms each spring in Woodburn, Oregon, drawing thousands to see acres upon acres of tulips in full bloom. The owners of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm have expanded beyond the beautiful tulips, adding a gift shop, café, and family-friendly kids’ area. In addition to fresh-cut flowers and potted […]
Caption: Japanese Maple in upper pond during fall. Photo by David M. Cobb. Portland Japanese Garden’s first new Pavilion art exhibition this year featuring small Japanese accessories and miniature Japanese carvings runs through April 17. Once immensely popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh), small accessories fashioned from wood, ivory, or porcelain, blurred the lines between function and art in […]
Caption: Dwarf sugar snap peas sprouting under artificial lights. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try growing a few vegetables in a sunny window or under artificial lights. Greens are one of the easiest […]
Fat biking along the Oregon’s Southern Coast. Credit: traveloregon.com Editor’s note: The following article is reprint from the Travel Oregon. Written by Gary Hayes The Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway is a 60-mile route starting and ending in Port Orford with scenic stops all along the route including three scenic state parks, Cape Blanco Lighthouse […]
Caption: The Deschutes River above Sherar’s Falls. Photo by Greg Johnson. Maupin has served as a focal point for adventurers rafting the Deschutes River. The town itself is friendly, walkable and brimming with eating and drinking opportunities. On the river, a series of whitewater drops, punctuated by slow and tranquil floating, makes for a trip […]
Caption: The Crooked River Wild & Scenic River Corridor. The Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway is a scenic, enjoyable and interesting route that winds through a narrow, twisting canyon. Before you start your ride make sure you stop in Prineville at Good Bike Co. LLC, a bike shop where you can pick up a part, […]
Caption: Olympic Discovery Trail. Written by Dave Helgeson Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest RVing Blog hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. Are you one of the many readers of NorthwestRVing.com that lives in Western Washington? Have you had enough of the wet soggy weather […]
Caption: Take the RV Written by Dave Helgeson Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest RVing Blog hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. For information, go to www.northwestrving.com. Washington is well known for its many historic and scenic State Parks across the state offering day use […]
