Rugged cliffs, gushing waterfalls, and a river powerful enough to carve a path through ancient lava beds — the Columbia River Gorge is a dynamic landscape and one of Oregon’s most visited destinations.
Activities & Attractions
An Historic Getaway in 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 I-5 corridor, Albany is located about 70 miles south of Portland. The best place to […]
Kelley Point Park: Where the Willamette Meets the Columbia
When Lewis and Clark’s Corp of Discovery came paddling down the Columbia River they came to a point that separated it from the Willamette River. Today you can walk in their steps at Kelley Point Park.
A Summer Spent on the Tillamook Coast
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 […]
Communing With the Art of Northeast Portland’s Grotto
The Grotto at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother is a62-acre Catholic shrine created from a combined vision between its founder Fr. Ambrose Mayer and the creators of British Columbia’s Butchart Gardens, Robert and Jennie Butchart.