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A waterfall hidden from all but the adventurous

September 27, 2012September 28, 2012 admin 0 Comments Columbia Gorge, hiking, logjam, Oneonta Falls, Oneonta Gorge, Oregon, swimming hole, Waterfalls

Within the Columbia Gorge, or more correctly attached to it, is another gorge – Oneonta gorge. Most people see the

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Hiking the Columbia Gorge: McCall Point

May 28, 2012May 28, 2012 admin 1 Comment Columbia Gorge, hiking, McCall Preserve, Mosier, Oregon, Rowena Plateau, Tom McCall

I have written about the Tom McCall Preserve in the past and the wildflowers on the plateau. To get there

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Eagle Creek: Tunnel Falls

May 11, 2012 admin 0 Comments Columbia River, Eagle Creek, Gorge, hiking, Oregon, Tunnel Falls, Waterfalls

When you hike Eagle Creek, there are so many waterfalls and spectacular views across the canyon that you almost get

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Eagle Creek – Loowit Falls

May 7, 2012May 7, 2012 admin 1 Comment Columbia River, Eagle Creek, Gorge, hiking, Loowit Falls, Oregon, Waterfalls

If you follow the Eagle Creek trail (exit 41 off Highway 84 – go to the end of the road,

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Tulips from Woodburn

May 1, 2012 admin 2 Comments Blossoms, Bulbs, flowers, Oregon, Tulips, Woodburn, Wooden Shoe

Somehow, I don’t think it sounds quite as catchy as the original, but there are most certainly some very original

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Yamhill Valley Vineyard

April 25, 2012April 26, 2012 admin 0 Comments McMinnville, Oregon, Vineyard, wine tasting, winery, Yamhill Valley

It is always fun going wine tasting, and finding a new winery that you are not familiar with. That was

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Jenkins Estate blooms despite the weather

March 31, 2012March 31, 2012 admin 0 Comments Beaverton, flowers, Gardens, Jenkins Estate, Oregon

To say that this has not been a normal spring is perhaps an understatement. Two weeks ago we had snow

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McMenamins Grand Lodge

March 5, 2012March 15, 2012 admin 1 Comment Forest Grove, Grand Lodge, Jennings-McCal, Masonic Home, McMenamins, Oregon, The Underscore Orkestra

I was delighted when Brian invited me to the Grand Lodge for the buildings 90th birthday party. I’d never been

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McMenamins Kennedy School

January 5, 2012March 15, 2012 Glenda 0 Comments bar, Beer, Concordia Brewery, Concordia Neighborhood, lodging, McMenamins, Portland, restaurant, school

The Kennedy School originally opened in 1915. It’s located at 5736 NE 33rd Avenue in Portland in what is

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The Benson Bubblers

November 22, 2011March 29, 2012 admin 1 Comment Benson Bubblers, drinking fountains, fountain tour, Oregon, Portland, Simon Benson

Portland is a city of uniqueness. I believe this is what makes Portland so much fun! Combining that with all

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