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Three Mountains, Some Waterfalls and a Girl

Three Mountains, Some Waterfalls and a Girl

BySusan Stephens July 17, 2021July 17, 2021

The winding road skirting central Oregon’s mountain range led me into air that was getting increasingly heavy. Haziness could be detected as far back as Black Butte.  My arrival in the destination town of Sisters brought the heady aroma of wood fire; the kind that permeates the back of the throat and leaves an intriguing…

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The Best Way to See the Columbia River Gorge

BySusan Stephens June 25, 2021February 4, 2025

Tour the Columbia River Gorge One of the best things to do in the Columbia River Gorge is to tour all of the waterfalls on the Oregon side. The popular ones are fairly close together and not far from the main roads running along the river. There is so much epic hiking, sightseeing, and outdoor…

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Top 10 Destinations for Road Trips From Oregon

BySusan Stephens June 3, 2021February 6, 2024

This is a guest post from some great people that know exactly where all the best road trips are in Oregon – the DMV.  Planning your next road trip? A road trip in Oregon is something you’ll fall in love with. Drive along the scenic coastline or pass by tranquil rivers and lakes, thick forests,…

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Sisters, Oregon – A Haven for Relaxation

BySusan Stephens May 28, 2021February 11, 2025

The town of Sisters is the sweet cherry that sits on the top of the ice cream sundae that is Bend in central Oregon. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts year-round, there is perfect skiing and snowshoeing in winter, and all manner of mountain and water activities in summer. Things to do in Sisters, Oregon The…

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My Top 10 Picks of Portland’s Best Hotels

My Top 10 Picks of Portland’s Best Hotels

BySusan Stephens April 16, 2021March 14, 2024

I just love staying in hotels, even in my own home town! I’m sure many of us have become fans of the staycation and if I’m going to be completely honest, I’ve been doing it for many years. It’s the perfect way to pamper yourself and pretend you’re traveling during those times when you can’t, for…

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Bring On the Ghosts! Haunted Places in Oregon

BySusan Stephens March 21, 2021March 3, 2025

“It was a dark and stormy night…” Which is never far from the truth in Oregon, at least in the wintertime. Do you believe in ghosts? I suppose you do, lest you would not be reading this article. The entire state of Oregon is filled with some of the world’s most notorious haunted houses and…

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