Written by Teresa Ristow There are more than forty ski areas spread over the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. When Mother Nature delivers, each fills up with plentiful snow and winter enthusiasts flock from near and far to get out on the slopes. Whether you’re planning a serious ski trip with all…
Written by Suzanne Johnson There is no time like the present to create a home inventory strategy. We can all find excuses to put off the task of going through our belongings and documenting what we own for insurance purposes. Maybe we’re waiting to really organize our closets and cupboards, or finally have that garage…
Written by Adam Sawyer Imagine what would happen if a village tucked into a remote Mediterranean countryside and an old American West mining town coupled up and had a baby. The offspring plopped itself down an hour and a half southeast of Tucson and a stone’s throw from the Mexican border, and became a magnet for…
Nothing improves a charming rural road trip more than a stop for a slice of homemade pie. Pair your next tour of a scenic byway with a layover at a small town pie joint. Will you choose apple or berry to accompany your Pacific Northwest scenery? 1: Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway Beckie’s Café, Union Creek, Oregon…
Written by V. Estelle Rogers The hub of Southwestern Idaho is calling out for a weekend getaway The name Boise is derived from the Old French word “boisé,” which means “wooded.” Boise, Idaho, is indeed richly surrounded by woods, as well as trails, parks, lakes and mountains perfect for skiing. This adventurer’s paradise and city of more…
Get to Know Jason Mach At AAA, we help you protect what matters most. Talented insurance professionals, like Jason Mach, work with you to help find insurance coverage tailored to meet your needs. Jason Mach is a AAA Insurance Professional working at our Lake Oswego Service Center. He has been with AAA for over a…
Severe winter weather can make driving a challenge for even the most experienced drivers. Extreme cold temperatures make vehicles more likely to breakdown if proper maintenance has not been performed, and heavy snow falls and icy road conditions can cause vehicles to slide off the road and become stuck in snow. This winter, AAA expects…
Let’s take a short stroll down memory lane. The year is 1996. Tickle Me Elmo was the most sought-after item on every kid’s holiday wish-list, the Macarena fueled a new dance craze across the world, and Dolly, the cloned sheep was born! We all remember these fun blasts from the past, but something you may…
The holidays are here! Decorating your home indoors and out is a longstanding tradition – but it also comes with risks. Every year, hospital emergency rooms treat nearly 13,000 people who become injured by faulty lights and other decorations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Playing it safe when decorating your home for…
Ready or not, it’s time to prepare for winter! Winter is upon us and it’s important to be prepared for the ever-changing driving and road conditions ahead. To ensure you and your loved ones are safe behind the wheel this season – make sure your vehicle is winter-ready! Update your emergency road kit, make sure…