Ever wonder what was down that lonely dirt road on your last road trip to a popular destination? Did you want to go down that road to see where it…
Eugene, Oregon is Not Just for Duck’s Lovers
Just off of I-5 in the midst of the fertile, wine-grape-loving’ Willamette Valley of central Oregon is the town of Eugene, and its neighboring town, Springfield. Eugene is the home…
Helmsman’s Hideaway: Perfection on the Oregon Coast
A cold and rainy Friday night found us driving from Portland to Florence, Oregon to spend a weekend getaway at the coast. After a long day at work and over…
A Pretty Good Seattle Itinerary (2 days)
**This article was updated on July 1, 2022** Planning a trip to Seattle? Great, you’re in the right place. I love Seattle…the fact that Seattle is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city…
A Pretty Good Guide to the Central Oregon Coast
Looking for a great road trip in Oregon? How about a road trip on the Oregon Coast? Oregon’s central coast is the most diverse when it comes to wildlife and…
A Pretty Good Portland Itinerary (2 days)
I was trying to get away from doing this. Trying to avoid writing an article about how to plan the ‘perfect Portland itinerary’ Because there really isn’t such a thing.…
Things to Do in Crater Lake National Park
Make no bones about it…Crater Lake, Oregon is a magical place. It’s mysterious, it’s gorgeous, it’s heart-stopping. We’ve all seen pictures of it, but unless you’re there to witness it…
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State
You’ve seen this decade volcano from the plane, or from a high rise in Seattle on a clear day, or driving down I-5, and you’ve always wondered to yourself, “What…
Why I Love (and Hate) New Orleans
“Y’all know what you’re havin’?” the friendly, weathered man said behind the counter. “Oh yeah, we came here all the way from Portland for an ‘All That Jazz’ “ said…
Driving the Oregon Coast
The whole of the Oregon Coast offers up near unlimited experiences. Explore rugged and rocky vistas, sandy beaches, and forests that practically touch the water’s edge. Lighthouses galore, quaint seaside…
Portland Parks
The Rose City has so many wonderful parks. Portland is green (in more ways than one), and her many parks are a testament to that love of nature and sustainability.…
Road Trip! Central Washington State
Looking for a great Washington State road trip? Sandwiched between the Cascade Mountain Range and the secluded forests of the Nez-Pierce in Idaho, lies the deserts of central Washington. The…
Quiz: How Should you Plan your Pacific Northwest Vacation?
Oregon, Washington and British Columbia encompass such a large area, with so many breathtaking sights, cultural experiences and outdoor activities, it can be overwhelming. If you have been here before,…
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The sleepy town of Ashland, southern Oregon is nestled in the land of fertile farmland and rural friendliness. You wouldn’t think that for eight months out of the year it…
What the Heck is Travel Roulette?
Okay, so you’ve decided that you want to take a vacation. A good one. A few days to get away from regular life. The need burns so great in you…
Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock has held a mysterious fascination for me for many years. I worked for an outdoor travel clothing company that sold Smith Rock Tee Shirts before I ever knew…
Fossil, Oregon and the Painted Hills
Deep in the high desert of central Oregon, past the tumbling tumble weeds and hovering hawks seeking out their prey…past the fragrant sagebrush and long forgotten ghost towns…lies fossils and…
The Oregon Country Fair
A Groovy Place to Unwind Every summer, sometime in July, thousands of glorious hippies descend upon the tiny town of Veneta in west-central Oregon to pay their respects to all…
Hiking the Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah
The best hike of my life so far? Definitely! Certainly, the longest hike I’ve done yet, and one of the most challenging. Not so much as difficult in terms of…
The Joy of Road Trips in Oregon and Washington
There’s nothing…I mean nothing more spiritually fulfilling than getting up at the crack of dawn on a summer’s day, getting in your car with a full tank of gas, and…