Twilight Film Locations in St. Helens, Oregon The small town of St. Helens is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Portland, along Highway 30, and was used in
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Winter in Leavenworth, Washington Leavenworth is a small town that almost didn’t make it. Then, in the mid 1900’s community leaders decided to update the downtown area into a
Exploring Lava Beds National Monument On a Saturday in October, my boys and I explored Lava Beds National Monument. The caving enticed us to check out this lesser known
Houseboat Vacay on Lake Billy Chinook The year John turned 40, I surprised him by renting a houseboat for a week. John has talked about going on a houseboat
So Much to Explore at Fort Stevens State Park At the tippy top of Western Oregon lies Fort Stevens. It once was a military fort meant to guard Oregon’s
Exploring Fort Clatsop National Memorial Fort Clatsop is located in northwestern Oregon, not far from the mouth of the Columbia River. The area was known as Fort Clatsop National
List of Oregon State Parks Oregon is beautiful with its diverse ecology, from lush mountains to the high desert, and of course, 362 miles of coastline. Getting outside and
A Truly Unforgettable Experience: the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse The Great American Eclipse of 2017. In the path of totality. A truly unforgettable experience! The 2017 Total