Everyone come officially kick-off the holiday season at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Square in downtown Portland the day after Thanksgiving on Fri., Nov. 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. As usual Stimson Lumber Co. will provide the exquisite, 75-foot tree. After the lighting, merchants invite visitors to stop in for some shopping, dining or drinking.
On the second weekend of October, Bend, Oregon is transformed from a recreational haven into a small town possessed by the film industry’s soul. Indeed, participate in the Bend Film Festival starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct 8 t various venues around town. Bend movie lovers gather to behold the work of the most […]
If you appreciate full-frontal fun with your Portland, Oregon history, tap into one of Know Your City’s free walking tours offered May through the middle of September. The only nonprofit organization leading walking tours in downtosn Portland, visitors have a choice of four different tours: A People’s History of Portland, Sing a Song of Portland […]
The Albany Civic Theater (ACT) is one of the oldest, best-known community theaters in Oregon. Located “between the bridges” at 111 First Ave. W. in historic downtown Albany, ACT will kick-off its 65th season with “Noises Off” and “A Lion in Winter.” It is close to fine restaurants, cafes and pubs, and has ample free […]
If you are looking for a place to relax, meditate or simply recharge your batteries, plan an afternoon at the Portland Japanese Garden. The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden in Portland is composed of five distinct garden styles. They include the Flat Garden, Strolling Pond Garden, Tea Garden, Natural Garden and Sand and Stone Garden. When […]
Don’t Miss the 40th Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Sisters, Oregon (aka “Sisters Country”) is a wonderland of lakes, mountains and rivers, a paradise for hikers, flyfishermen, paddlers, mountain bikers, birders, skiers andhorseback riders. From the sagebrush of the high desert to the magnificent forests on the flanks of the Cascades, you’ll find a lifetime’s worth of exploration and adventure. But that’s not […]
Wild berries are abundant throughout the Pacific Northwest. In their book “Wild Berries of Washington and Oregon,” T. Abe Lloyd and Fiona Hamersley Chambers tell you where and how to find wild berries, when they are in season, and how best to enjoy them. Lloyd and Chambers describe 200 berries and berry-like fruits, from the […]
The Farm and Ranch Tour visits three to four farms around Central Oregon, starting at Savory Spice Shop in the Old Mill District. The tours start at noon and last 3 to 4 hours. Meet at Savory Spice Shop in the Old Mill District, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend, Oregon. Cost: $65 per person View event website […]
Fishing guide Jon Ball of Gimme-A-Go Guide service in Sandy, Ore., shares some of his experience with us in this blog. Any way you look at it – winter is a good time to get ready, set, go for Columbia River sturgeon catching! White Sturgeon Jon explains that white sturgeon migrate up and down the […]
While entertaining relatives or out for a family getaway, consider adding a visit to the sand dunes just north of Florence, Oregon. Formally known as the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, it extends for 40 miles along the Oregon Coast from Florence, OR to Coos Bay, OR I will never forget the first time my […]
