Looking to share a brew with some outdoor-type, beer lovers? Then, plan ahead for the Mount Angel Oktoberfest. Located in Bend, Oreg., the Mount Angel action runs from Sept 12-15 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (www.oktoberfest.org) This mid-September festival has a […]
The Friday Harbor crew made the annual long haul down to Buoy 10 to fish on the predicted big return for the Columbia River. With fishing slow in Marine Area 7, we had to saddle the horses and hitch the wagons to go find some Kangs. The first couple days didn’t disappoint, as previous shots of rain sent […]
Peony and Iris farm – Visit Brooks Gardens near Salem Brooks Gardens near Salem, Ore., is a peony grower of bare root and potted peonies for gardens and landscapes. Although the gardens are past “the bloom”, those interested in peonies are invited to checkout the online catalog and start ordering bulbs in September and October. […]
The Oregon Coast Aquarium kicked off its new campaign, Closer Than You Think, last week to capture the attention of Oregon residents and visitors with surreal scenes of marine life in domestic settings. The very idea of exploring marine environments from dry land was unattainable just a few short decades ago. Closer Thank You Think […]
So, you have learned to windsurf or kiteboard and you want to take it to a higher level. Then, head to Hood River, Ore., where you can buy or rent a board and give it a whirl with the watersport crowd at the infamous Columbia River Gorge. Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River’s […]
Head to Pendelton, Oreg. to discover a bit of what the real Old West was like. Named the Top True Western Town of 2011 by True West magazine, its museums and attractions celebrate the rich traditions of pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans. Find fine craftsmanship at the Pendleton Woolen Mills, working saddle shops and Native […]
As you hike through the forest and along paths carved into the basalt cliff enjoying the spectacular views and waterfalls, it is easy to see why Eagle Creek Trail is the most popular trail in the Columbia Gorge. The primary trail is 13-miles and spans an elevation of 110 to 3,360 feet. Note: There are […]
Salmon fishing continues to be fairly slow in the San Juan’s. However, it sounds like there are fish across the border in Canada in pretty good numbers. Hopefully we’ll see some big schools show up soon. Crabbing is still good in places, even though we had a Tribal Opener. Looks like a portion of Marine […]
The Jesuit Novitiate in Sheridan, Ore recently agreed to conserve more than 100 acres of “stunning” coastal landscape overlooking Nestucca Bay. The Nature Conservancy in Oregon and the Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service worked with the Jesuits to conserve the 102.53-acre property located on Cannery Hill overlooking Nestucca Bay. Ownership of […]
Discover Newport, OR – South Beach District – Part III Newport, Oregon’s South Beach District includes not only the Port Of Newport Marina and RV Park, but offers a number of other attractions such as a funky brewery (is there any other kind in Oregon?), the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor […]
