Annual Daffodil Festival in Amity Oregon: A spring day in the countryside

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.

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Christmas in Portland, Oregon: Christmas ships lead the way

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.

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More Delta flights scheduled for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Celebrations abound as Delta Air Lines expands their presence in the Pacific Northwest and Seattle in particular.  Delta Air Lines teamed up with Michael Bublé to celebrate the airline’s expansion into the Seattle region. Delta hosted the event, which included a VIP Receiption and intimate Q+A with Bublé for its elite SkyMiles members and key partners, in recognition… Read More

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Fall foliage favorites in the Western U.S.

It’s fall foliage time. From the golden aspens of Colorado and northern New Mexico to the stunning displays of maples and oaks in Oregon, you’ll find that now is the time for fall foliage touring in the West.

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If you love grilled cheese, you’ll love Portland Oregon

Portland Oregon is known for pop up restaurants and food truck cuisine. But imagine my delight, as a grilled cheese lover, to find a trailer kitchen devoted to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches

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Tasting wine in the vineyards of Oregon

Oregon is fast becoming a noted wine producing state. And Oregon is now a major destination for those wanting a wine country getaway. With boutique wineries, beautiful tasting rooms, B&B’s, fine country restaurants and lush green countryside, Oregon has a great deal to offer.

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