If you love wildflowers and want to see stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge, hop in your car and head to the little town of Mosier. About eight miles past Hood River, Mosier may be small but it is surrounded by beauty. The best time to see wildflowers is from March through May with […]

Photo Source: @lyndseymarieee on Unsplash Last fall, almost 50,000 acres of Oregon’s magnificent Columbia River Gorge were burned because a teenager was playing with fireworks. As a result, parts of the Gorge are extremely damaged and in need of repair, but you can still drive through without noticing the burnt landscape unless you are looking […]

VIEW THE LEGEND FROM COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE One of hiking’s best kept secrets is Sherrard Point on Larch Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge.  From this vantage on a clear day, be prepared to be amazed.  The views include Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Rainier and the legendary three mountains, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood and Mt. […]

An article in Prevention Magazine published November 2011 touts the benefits of “eating twice as often, half as much and chewing twice as long.” This method of eating is otherwise known as “grazing.” In the spirit of grazing, here is some “food for thought!” The dining establishments in the Mt. Hood corridor utilize fresh, local […]

What is it? In 1896, C. Hart Merriam challenged Oregonians to support a permanent site displaying Oregon’s rich natural resources. His suggestion was met with great enthusiasm by Oregonians who donated many of their own pieces in order to see his dream become reality. By 1906, Merriam’s dream became reality with a display established in […]

What is it? Literally built around the museum’s famous and largest exhibit, the Spruce Goose, The Evergreen Aviation and Science Museum is a world class museum born out of an individual’s dream to not only celebrate aviation’s rich history but to honor the patriotic service of our country’s veterans. Captain Michael King Smith, an F-15 […]