We were craving an easy escape; a weekend away that felt like getting out of town without a long drive—and Hood River delivered perfectly. We stayed at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, which might sound ordinary, but it’s anything… Read More »Escape to Hood River
If you’re looking for a quick, beautiful outing near Vancouver, a visit to Moulton Falls Regional Park is always a good idea. This time of year, the water is high and the falls feel especially dramatic: fast, loud, and full of energy.… Read More »Moulton Falls: Big Views, Easy Trails, Zero Excuses
Destination . . . Airport? Considering this space is for “fun things to do” in the area, you might think AN AIRPORT does not apply as a fun place to hang out, but I’m here to argue that point. And… Read More »Love at First Flight: Why PDX is Probably the Best Airport on the Planet
A Night at the Opera in Portland: Experiencing Everest Read the book, see the movie… then experience the opera? For those of us who remember Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, published in 1997, and later watched the film Everest, this production feels like… Read More »Portland Opera House
If you’re looking for the perfect blend of adrenaline, sunshine, and Pacific Northwest beauty, a jet ski adventure on the Columbia River is hard to beat. We kicked off our day at Broughton Beach Park on the Portland side, where… Read More »Jet Skiing the Columbia River
As a child, I was a bookworm. I was incredibly shy and had few friends, but BOOKS were my sanctuary. Going to the library was always a treat, and it still is. Aside from the libraries of my childhood in… Read More »Vancouver’s Downtown Library
If you’re looking for a weekend escape that doesn’t involve a TSA line, I would love to suggest heading west to the quirky, coastal gem of Astoria. From Vancouver, it’s a scenic two-ish hour drive; just enough time to feel like… Read More »A Weekend Getaway to Astoria, Oregon
It never ceases to amaze me that from my home in Vancouver’s Felida neighborhood, it’s just about an hour’s drive to Mount Hood Village. And from there, you have your pick of three incredible ski resorts. The first stop is Mt.… Read More »Mt Hood – So Close By!
I am lucky enough to live quite nearby the Salmon Creek Trailhead and I start almost every day with a 3-mile run on the Trail. Today it was a special pleasure because of the SNOW. We don’t get snow often… Read More »Winter Wonderland
I just love a museum. Any museum! Whatever the subject (from the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach WA to the Art Deco Museum in Miami beach), I learn something new and leave happier. So whether you love a museum, or… Read More »Pearson Air Museum