Farther West a new look at art and artists of the American West by Daniel O’Neil Painted Hills, Taylor Manoles; Her work has been featured at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. The landscapes, peoples and histories of the American West are defined by their diversity, a theme is illuminated in the region’s…
On the Lavender Trails Stop and smell the flowers at farms and festivals of the season by Casey Hatfield-Chiotti Photo Courtesy: Tamara Elliott France is famous for its fragrant lavender fields, but Western residents don’t need a plane ticket to experience this summer pleasure. In Oregon, Idaho and Washington, lavender season can last from…
Expedited Airports Demystifying four popular clearance programs by Lee Lewis Husk Photo Courtesy: gettyimages.com/Chalabala Check your baggage, proceed to airport security screening and there it is–a long line. You go to the back of the queue while watching others skip the line and breeze through screening. If you like saving time and avoiding the…
Wellness on the Go A checklist for safe and healthy travel by Dan Shryock Photo Courtesy: istock.com/Jacob Wackerhausen Vacation getaways are a time to relax and enjoy a destination. Ensuring a successful trip begins with thoughtful planning to guard against problems and worries upon arrival. “People can get really stressed out when they’re traveling.…
Mt. Rainier Majesty Wildflowers and views near Seattle by Jennifer Burns Bright Photo Courtesy: Gia Battaglia Soaring above the Seattle skyline, Mt. Rainier is one of the tallest peaks in the contiguous United States. Born from the volcanic energy of the Cascades Range, it measures 14,410-feet high. At Mt. Rainier National Park, established in…
Paths of History Museums provide color, culture and historical context by Tor Hanson Photo Courtesy: Independence Heritage Museum Deschutes Historical MuseumBend, Oregon The Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend, Oregon, highlights the interplay between the Indigenous tribes that lived in the area for millenia and the European settlers who were drawn to the area by the establishment…
Winter TrioViews and Vistas in the Teton Valley by Jeannette Boner photo alamy.com/Joshua Roper Often referred to as “the quiet side of the Tetons,” the Teton Valley mountain-town community is a mecca for first time travelers and long time visitors. Simply put, there is something for everyone under the banner of Old Man Winter’s…
Travel for AllAccessibility Creates Paths for Exploration by Dan Shryock Photo Pat Addabbo/Oregon Adaptive Sports Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders glide through powder on Oregon’s slopes each winter using adaptive equipment. Kayakers in Coeur d’Alene paddle the Spokane River each summer after smoothly transitioning from wheelchairs. On the Oregon Coast, 5-foot-wide plastic mats make…
DARK SKIESStargazing in the West is a link to the cosmos by Matthew Wastradowski Photo courtesy Kristen Force Humankind has long looked to the night sky for guidance. Early mariners navigated the open seas by charting stars in the sky, farmers around the world have relied on stars to guide the harvesting of their crops,…
Elevated Experience The sky’s the limit for high-mountain dining by Cathy Carroll Photo courtesy Schweitzer mountain Nothing heightens a dining experience more than thousands of feet of elevation, bounty from the valley below and the lofty notions of creative chefs. Rise above the rest at these high-mountain restaurants where the views are a feast…