On a warm spring afternoon, I toured the Central Oregon countryside with Chef Bette Fraser of The Well Traveled Fork who leads culinary tours taking you to the source of healthy food in the Bend area.
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Oregon’s High Desert Museum: Top attraction in the Bend area
May 5, 2015 by
There’s something for everyone at Central Oregon’s High Desert Museum. You’ll encounter playful otters, birds of prey, a living history ranch as well as indoor exhibits. That makes the museum an interesting place to go in any season.
In search of the best hard cider: Portland, Oregon finds
March 3, 2015 by
Cider has become the new drink of choice. While once we tasted only beer and wine, in search of satisfying our preferences, now it is not unusual to attend a cider tasting or visit a cider in the Portland, Oregon area.
End of an Era at PDX: Iconic Portland Airport Carpet Cult
January 24, 2015 by
How many people actually notice the flooring or carpeting in the airports they traverse? I can remember only one… the Portland Oregon airport carpet. And apparently, as the life of the carpet comes to an end, thousands of others are feeling nostalgic.
Annual Daffodil Festival in Amity Oregon: A spring day in the countryside
March 24, 2014 by
Just south of Portland, Oregon you’ll encounter many small intriguing towns. Amity is one such place. Amity is a historic pioneer town. Each year, you’ll find the community of Amity coming together around a glorious yellow flower that signifies spring. March is Daffodil Festival time.
Christmas in Portland, Oregon: Christmas ships lead the way
December 20, 2013 by
You know it’s Christmas time in Portland, Oregon when the Christmas Ships sail on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. For close to 60 years, privately owned vessels have paraded on the rivers, stopping to circle and wow onlookers gathered on bridges, shorelines and riverside restaurants.
