Photo courtesy: istock.com/JacobH Springtime in Amsterdam Tulips in full bloom offer a backdrop to the Dutch capital’s culture and art scenes by Richard Varr Amsterdam comes alive in spring. Longer days and warming temperatures lure people outside as waterside cafes and restaurants open their umbrellas once again. Canal cruises ramp up and bicycle lanes swell.…
Photo: T. Charles Erickson, courtesy of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Arts & Culture in Ashland Come to Southern Oregon for the theater, mountain views, and wine country road trips by Jennifer Burns Bright Nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon and known for its lively theater scene, Ashland offers some of Oregon’s best cultural and…
Rock Formations at Succor Creek State Natural Area, Oregon, Photo Courtesy: istock.com/zrfphoto Geologic Adventures Dig and discover hidden wonders in Oregon and Idaho Written by Heidi Hausler At Petersen Rock Garden in Redmond, Oregon, Danish immigrant Rasmus Christian Petersen used thousands of high-desert rocks in the 1930s to create small-scale replicas of iconic buildings. Today, this…
Photo Courtesy: Visit Idaho Adventure in Twin Falls Discover the heart of Southern Idaho’s Magic Valley by Chris Woolston More than 15,000 years ago, a cataclysmic Ice Age flood ripped through Southern Idaho, leaving behind a massive canyon, tumbling waterfalls and a landscape brimming with character. In modern times, Twin Falls has attracted daredevils, adrenaline…
Photo Courtesy: Nate Van Mol Remarkable Migrations Where to see whales along the Oregon Coast As spring begins, the Oregon Coast becomes a front-row seat for one of nature’s most amazing journeys: Thousands of gray whales travel north from the warm waters of Baja, Mexico, to their summer feeding grounds in Alaska. This year, from…
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…