By KIM COOPER FINDLING In 1906, a shipbuilding magnate’s son purchased a piece of land south of Coos Bay, Oregon. It was a wild and untamed acreage perched on a rocky cliff above the ocean, forested with spruce and salal, with access to a secluded alcove beach. At this site Louis J. Simpson built a …
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By Suzanne johnson Multigenerational travel adds a whole new dimension to a vacation, said Dee Dutoit of Wilsonville, Oregon. As an avid global traveler and a grandmother, Dutoit looks forward to planning an annual vacation with her daughters and their families, including her three grandchildren. For Dutoit, getting away together allows different generations to connect …
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By JENNIFER BURNS BRIGHT Long live college days in Corvallis, home of Oregon State University and a historic downtown built on the banks of the Willamette River. If you’re visiting a graduating senior or just enjoying a spring day, there’s plenty to explore on a weekend in this agricultural area in the heart of the …
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By JENNIFER BURNS BRIGHT The old saying that oysters should only be eaten in months with an ‘R’ isn’t always true. Washington and Oregon are an exception, with colder waters and oysters that taste great longer in the season. Raw oysters are not just delicious, they have been nourishing humans as long as both have …
2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the Oregon State Park system. To commemorate the occasion, the Oregon Historical Society commissioned renowned Oregon photographer Peter Marbach to capture images of many of the 254 beautiful parks established in the state in the past century. The exhibit “Century of Wonder,” opening May 13, features thirty images, narrowed …
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By ann wycoff Captain Russell Moore killed the engine on board an Xplore Offshore Navy Seal-certified rigid inflatable boat, three miles off the coast of San Diego on a glorious winter day adventure. To our left, snowcapped distant mountains and sunshine shimmered on a calm cerulean sea; to our right, a frenzy of motion charged …
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Your AAA membership not only helps you at the roadside, it provides every day value through our Discounts & Rewards program. With hundreds of discounts locally and nationwide, there’s savings around every corner. We’ve compiled 15 surprising ways to save you may not know about. Travel 1. Shell Fuel Rewards Gas prices continue to increase …
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Subcompact SUVs are surging in popularity now. They provide many of the features and practicality of an SUV in a smaller package that’s easy to drive and gets better fuel economy. The 2022 Hyundai Kona is one of the best in the class and should be on your list if you’re considering one of these …
Cuando la pandemia de COVID-19 se extendió por primera vez en todo el país, había menos conductores en las carreteras y se recorrieron menos millas. Aunque había menos tráfico en las carreteras, se supo que EE. UU. tuvo la mayor cantidad de accidentes fatales en el año 2020 en más de una década. También hubo …
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The CR-V is a perennial best-seller for Honda because it excels in so many areas. This compact crossover is easy to drive, has a roomy, comfortable and upscale cabin, and gets good fuel economy, especially with the hybrid powertrain. The one drawback is clunky controls on the infotainment system. Still, the CR-V is so good …