One of the most relaxing and fun things to do on the Columbia River is to take a Columbia River day cruise on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. The sternwheeler operates out of Cascade Locks May through October.
The Columbia River Gorge, Oregon – Waterfalls, hiking, dining
January 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
If you are visiting Portland, Oregon, a must-do is the Columbia River Gorge. Whether you take a drive east on Highway 84 to Multnomah Falls or spend a weekend hiking the waterfall trails, you’ll be treated to one of the Pacific Northwest’s scenic wonders.
Winter Whale Week on the Oregon Coast
December 17, 2011 By 3 Comments
Winter Whale Week is celebrated along the Oregon coast during the last week of December. It is never certain whether it will be a good time to see the whales, but usually it is. Up to 18,0000 gray whales swim along the Oregon Coast during their winter migration. You may also see Humpback whales.
Visiting the vibrant Painted Hills in central Oregon
November 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
Painted Hills is one of the three units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, located in Wheeler County in central Oregon. The area totals 3132 acres and is located 9 mi northwest of historic pioneer town of Mitchell, Oregon and 75 mi east of the mountain town of Bend. You might think that beautiful scenery like this only exists in the Southwest. It is reminiscent of the Painted Desert in Arizona.
Oregon Coast destination – Cape Meares Lighthouse
September 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
Visiting the lighthouses of the Oregon Coast can give you a perspective on the raw power of the weather, the waves and the seas of the Oregon Coast. It is a rugged area and lighthouses were built to guide ships at sea to safety. The short Cape Meares Lighthouse sits on a beautiful point.
Winter on the Oregon Coast
September 6, 2011 By 3 Comments
Sometimes the best time to go to a place is the off season. That certainly pertains to the Oregon Coast. Not only have the summer tourists left, many of the accommodations offer winter rates. In the northern and central coast you can walk the beach alone, if you wish. You can hike the wooded trails in dripping dewy fog and snuggle in front of a fireplace during a storm.
