Festivals in Bloom Plan a Road Trip to Celebrate Regional Bounty by Cheryl Parton Photo courtesy: istock.com/akiinsta212 Plant the seeds now to taste flavors of summer’s bounty at food festivals throughout Oregon and Idaho. By uplifting regional traditions, or amplifying the flavor of bespoke bounties, these gatherings bring together the best of local producers.…
Time to Ride Visit Southern California theme parks for innovations and a 70th anniversary celebration by Carly Caramanna Photo Courtesy: alamy.com/Joshua Rainey For theme park lovers, no place compares to Southern California. There’s no better time to plan a trip to these magical places, with some new rides and exciting events on tap in…
A Coastline for All Lincoln City’s Casual Spirit Offers Nature, Culture and Adventures by the Sea by Kim Cooper Findling Photo Courtesy: Alex Jordan Lincoln City’s boosters once championed their destination as “seven miles of smiles.” While the marketing for this central Oregon Coast city has evolved, the happy, welcoming vibe remains. A half-dozen communities…
Iceland ’s Golden Circle The island’s most famous road leads to natural wonders, scenic views and quaint towns by Michael C. Upton Photo Courtesy: istock.com/Mumemories Iceland’s natural beauty is legendary. One of the easiest ways to experience the North Atlantic island’s most popular—and some lesser-known—spots is to drive the Golden Circle, a route that navigates…
Winter Play Watch Nature or Athletes in Action by Annie Fast Photo Courtesy: @Bigbravenomad You don’t need to be a seasoned skier or an adventurous alpinist to make the most of winter’s magic. The colder months offer countless ways to escape the winter blues and embrace the season—whether you’re drawn to serene, snow-covered landscapes…
Palm Springs Past, Present and Future Mix and Mingle in the Flowing Desert by Derrik J. Lang Photo Courtesy: La Serena Villas, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel If you were asked to close your eyes and dream of a desert landscape, the first images you’d conjure with your imagination would likely not be beautiful waterfalls…
Wellness Travel Journeys to Nourish Body and Soul by Suzanne Johnson Photo Courtesy: Juniper Preserve In the contemporary world of digital screens and jam-packed calendars, planning a getaway from the daily grind can become just another stressful task. What if we took the advice of author and traveler Miriam Beard who wrote, “Travel is…
Medford Magic Stay and Play At the Epicenter for Agriculture and Much More by Shanti L. Nelson Photo Courtesy: Jared Hail Cradled between the Siskiyou Mountains and the Cascade Range, the historic city of Medford is the perfect base camp for exploring this captivating corner of Southern Oregon. With a temperate climate and diverse…
Historic Theaters Are Restored as Community Centers Raise the Curtain by Cheryl Parton Photo Courtesy: Michael Mathers Photography The Golden Era of film may have begun in Hollywood with the advent of talkies, but the popularity of films and the power of its stars, such as Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, graced…
Québec City Celebrates Winter by Bruce Sach Photo Courtesy: istock.com/Albertpego Open-topped buses start to thin out. Giant cruise ships cast off for the last time. Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest fortified city in North America, appears to be settling in for a long Canadian winter. Visitors to Québec City, the former capital of…