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Oregon’s Glorious Road of Waterfalls

BySusan Stephens June 24, 2020March 3, 2025

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

BySusan Stephens June 11, 2020March 3, 2025

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…

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7 Reasons You Need to Visit Baker City, Oregon

BySusan Stephens March 6, 2020February 5, 2025

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…

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Opulence in the Wild West: The Geiser Grand Hotel

BySusan Stephens February 15, 2020March 3, 2025

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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Pacific Northwest Travel Tips Roundup!

Pacific Northwest Travel Tips Roundup!

BySusan Stephens December 24, 2019February 10, 2025

I couldn’t end the year without waxing philosophical about why I got into this business of blogging in the first place! Yes, it’s because I love to write and even more so, love to travel and have new experiences. But it is also because I love the Pacific Northwest as a whole and because there…

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The 6 Most Scenic Places in the Pacific Northwest

BySusan Stephens December 5, 2019February 11, 2025

Photo courtesy of Visit Bellingham **This article was updated July 1, 2022** Looking for things to do in the Pacific Northwest? How about a scenic Pacific Northwest road trip? I struggled with this one. I really did. Simply because ALL of the Pacific Northwest is scenic and there are plenty of places to go in…

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