Seattle to Tokyo28 Days
Ghost Towns of Oregon and Idaho Experience the Lore, History and Intrigue of Days Gone By by Dan Shryock Photo Courtesy: Christian Heeb Rock Point was once a small yet thriving community along Southern Oregon’s Rogue River. It had a stagecoach stop, a hotel, a general store and a ferry service in the late…
Cheese, Please! Celebrate Artisan Cheeses by Visiting its Makers Photo Courtesy: Alyson Brown September is Oregon Cheese Month so there’s no better time thank this to discover farmstead and artisan cheeses of the region. Taking the locavore movement a step further, become a “cheesavore” by learning about a few of the approximately 250 types of…
Cruising France Journey through history in Burgundy and Provence by Alex Pulaski Photo Courtesy: Istock.com/Oleg_P Fairy-tale castles date to medieval times, hinting at armored knights and fierce feuds. Roman temples and amphitheaters remain remarkably intact, vestiges of invasions and settlements from 2,000 years ago. All this, and much more, revealed itself during a weeklong…
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…
