Photo Courtesy: Richard Bacon Winter in Bend Central Oregon’s arts and recreation playground by Cheryl Parton Standing at Brooks Plaza overlooking Bend’s Mirror Pond, it’s easy to imagine what city founder Alexander M. Drake saw when he first arrived near the same spot in 1900. The ponderosas of Drake Park may be taller, but the view…
Photo Courtesy: pexels.com/vlada karpovich Pack like a Professional Essential tips to lighten your load by Sharael Kolberg Whether you’re taking off for a weekend or an extended excursion, making sure you have everything you need will allow you to relax and enjoy your trip upon arriving at your destination. Plus, having a plan will ensure…
Photo Courtesy: Hotel Sylvia Literature Comes to Life Hotels and havens in Oregon and Idaho by Katie Henry From small-town bookstores to authors’ haunts, Oregon and Idaho have no shortage of bookish locations to explore, especially during winter. If a good book and warm fireplace are your idea of cozy perfection, the two come together…
Photo Courtesy: Jamie Davies London for the Holidays The capital of the United Kingdom promises a winter visit full of culture and exploration by Margot Bigg The holiday season is serious business in London. Millions of twinkling lights illuminate the city, from the storefronts of perpetually busy Oxford Street to the Christmas markets at Leicester…
Photo Courtesy: Pacific Whale Foundation Spirit Animals Respecting Hawaiian creatures means learning about their homes and treading lightly by Cheryl Parton Diving into the clear water of Keawakapu Beach on south Maui, I started the morning with a swim and the hope of catching glimpses of an ocean angel—the Hawaiian green sea turtle (honu). The…
Photo Courtesy: Sun Valley Resort, by Kevin Syms Savor the Season Holiday dining experiences bring warmth to winter nights by Heidi Hausler Huber’s Cafe in Portland has served plates piled high with turkey and all the trimmings every day of the year since 1879, a testament to the most enduring of holiday traditions. Gathering in…
Photo Courtesy: istock.com/jenifoto Discover Fall Colors Find autumn in all its glory at these locations by Katie Henry As cooler temperatures descend on the forests, valleys and meadows of the Pacific Northwest in fall, so does a stunning display of colors. The crisp autumn days and even chillier nights provide the perfect conditions for leaves…
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