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Oregon’s Glorious Road of Waterfalls

Along an unassuming highway extending east from the lumber town of Roseburg is an oasis of outdoor adventure, glorious hiking opportunities, and yes…waterfalls galore. It is one of the best southern Oregon road trips you can take and has the highest concentration of pacific northwest waterfalls along one road. This is the ancient Umpqua Forest….

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How Going on a Road Trip can Save Your Soul

Chances are if you are reading this blog, you have the wanderlust bug. Go on, admit it. I have it too, so let me tell you how my need to get out and explore has made me a happier person. Going on a road trip is one of my favorite things. When things get too…

exploring downtown portland
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Exploring Downtown Portland: 1st Ave and Main Street

**Note: Even though the state-at-home order has been imposed pretty much everywhere, that doesn’t stop us from planning a fantastic trip around Portland when we are able to move around again. Until then, enjoy this armchair journey through downtown.** Here is a guest blog from Marc Johnston, a long-time Portland resident and personal injury attorney,…

reasons to visit baker city
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7 Reasons You Need to Visit Baker City, Oregon

Looking for things to do in Baker City, Oregon? Come along with me… When most people make the journey west into Oregon, they will most likely be road-trippin’ along Interstate 84. Much of this stretch of highway follows the historic Oregon Trail. And when they first hit Oregon soil, they will pass through the little…

best spots on columbia river
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The Best Spots On the Columbia River

When most people think about what to see along the Columbia River, the Gorge area immediately springs to mind. Probably because it is the most scenic! But there is so much more to this magnificent stretch of river, which guided our original explorers, Lewis & Clark to this great land. Interstate Highway 84, which runs…

Geiser Grand Hotel
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Opulence in the Wild West: The Geiser Grand Hotel

My first trip to Baker City was smack dab in the middle of winter, but this historic gold mining town managed to charm the pants off of me anyway.  Located right along Interstate Highway 84, it follows the Oregon Trail and is steeped in history. But nothing compares to the incredible history and Wild West…

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What Great Hospitality Looks Like: The SCP Redmond

Tucked into the bustling Main Street of downtown Redmond is a new Redmond hotel that is revolutionizing the hotel industry. The SCP Hotel Redmond. Soul. Community. Planet. That’s what the SCP stands for, and these three simple words are redefining what it means to have the perfect holistic hotel experience. Their entire philosophy is based…

places to fill your gut in seattle
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A Foodie Tour of Portland

The truth is, I love food – it’s the reason I’m a few pounds over (ahem). But I just happen to live in one of the world’s premier foodie destinations, so I have zero regrets. There is always, ALWAYS another restaurant opening up in this town. It’s a big decision…deciding where to eat in Portland….