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The Gordon House: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oregon Contribution

April 5, 2019 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Gordon House

Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Gordon House” represents his vision of a modern farmhosue set in the Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley.

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways

Astoria, Oregon: Tracing the History of America’s First West Coast Metropolis

October 3, 2018 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Astoria, oregon

Cute neighborhoods, a delicious culinary scene and a grand view of the Columbia River—it’s no surprise the little coastal town of Astoria made it onto Yahoo Lifestyle’s list of “50 Charming American Towns You’ve Never Heard Of.”   Astoria is the oldest city west of the Rocky Mountains. It was the finish line of Lewis […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Astoria, Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Lewis and Clark, Oregon

An Historic Getaway to Albany, Oregon

August 16, 2018 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Downtown Albany

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 I-5 corridor, Albany is located about 70 miles south of Portland. Monteith House, photo by […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Historic Oregon, Oregon, Portland

Mt. Hood Railroad’s Polar Express Brings Holiday Magic to the Hood River Valley

December 12, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Reading The Polar Express photo by Carrie Uffindell

This time every year, the magic of Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas story and the North Pole are brought to life on the Mount Hood Railroad’s Polar Express Train Ride. Recently, my family and I made the scenic, 62-mile drive east from Portland to Hood River, where we began our round-trip journey to the North […]

Filed Under: Environs, Featured, Getaways

Celebrating the Cranberry Harvest on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula

October 12, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

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The Long Beach Peninsula is well-known for many things: one of the longest public beaches in the world, an oceanfront boardwalk, two 19th century lighthouses, ridiculously fresh seafood (such as Willapa Bay oysters) and growing cranberries. In fact, one of the area’s unofficial nicknames is the Cranberry Coast, so when my family and I visited […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Long Beach Peninsula, Washington, Washington Coast

The Geiser Grand Hotel of Baker City, Oregon

September 8, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

This Labor Day weekend we decided to get out of town and explore my husband’s family history so we hopped in the car and traveled three hundred miles east to Baker City, Oregon. It’s a quaint, historic town that played a large part in the state’s history and today many long-time Oregon residents can trace […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Baker City Oregon, Historic Oregon, Oregon, Oregon History, Portland

The Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway Celebrates 100 Years

June 13, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Rugged cliffs, gushing waterfalls, and a river powerful enough to carve a path through ancient lava beds — it’s no surprise that the Columbia River Gorge is Oregon’s most visited destination, a dynamic landscape that is always worth the trip. And, whether you drive, hike, or cycle the 75-mile-long route, you’ll find the best way […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Columbia River Scenic Highway, Culture & Heritage, Cycling, Family-Friendly Attractions, Oregon, Portland

A Summer Spent on the Tillamook Coast

May 9, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Summer is just a month away and it’s time to get ready for all the fun my family can handle in three short months. Everyone has an opinion; exploring the great outdoors, unique shopping experiences, and, of course, hanging out on a beautiful West Coast beach. Sometimes it’s hard to satisfy everyone’s idea of a […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Events Oregon Coast, Family-Friendly Attractions, Oregon, Things to do on the Oregon Coast, Tillamook

Discover the History of the Columbia Basin at The REACH Museum

February 11, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

The beauty of the Pacific Northwest has been well documented since Lewis and Clark cruised down the great Columbia River on their way to the Pacific. Rolling grasslands, deep gorges and the volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range tell a dynamic story of the geologic development of this region’s ancient past. To learn more about the area’s […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Richland, Washington

Snow Play Getaway at Mt. Hood SkiBowl Snow Tube & Adventure Park

January 12, 2016 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Snow Tubing at the Adventure Park

For an exciting day filled with snow play, head to Mt. Hood Skibowl Snow Tube and Adventure Park. Located 55 miles southeast of Portland, the park offers a variety of activities for all ages, including snow tubing hills, a kiddie snowmobile ride, a snow tunnel maze and an indoor play area. Laughter and whoops filled […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Family-Friendly Attractions, Mt. Hood, Oregon

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Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

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