Fort Vancouver, constructed in 1821 as the headquarters for the Hudson Bay Company’s profitable Pacific Northwest operation, was a trading center, a community center, and a border marker dividing the British and American colonies. It was a large fort, with 20-foot high ramparts and 24 buildings, that overlooked the confluence of the Columbia and the Willamette Rivers. The … [Read More]
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5 Can’t Miss Events in Portland this March
Shamrock Run At Oregon’s largest running event, there’s something fit for everyone on Sunday, March 17. If the half marathon, 5K, 8K, or 15K isn’t for you, … [Read More]
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Stepping into Fall at the Hoyt Arboretum
Orange, yellow, brown and red! From the tops of the trees to the ground beneath our feet, autumn in the Pacific Northwest is a kaleidoscope of color, and one of the … [Read More]
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An Historic Getaway to Albany, Oregon
Fantastical beasts, pioneer homes, nature hikes, culinary adventures – the city of Albany and its environs offers all this and more, an affordable Willamette Valley destination perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway from the Portland area. Straddling the … [Read More]
Tasting the Grape on a Tour Through the Willamette Valley Wine Country
Since the first vine was planted in 1965, the Willamette Valley has gained worldwide fame as a premier Pinot Noir growing region. Today, this 100-mile-long strip of paradise boasts over seven hundred vineyards and the distinction of being named 2016 Wine … [Read More]