Oregon is a state that runs from rock strewn shores to salty bays, vast rivers to lofty volcanic peaks, glacier alpine lakes and high altitude desert, making it a hot spot for bird variety. In fact, bird watching is popular enough in these parts to merit the creation of a well-rounded list of bird...

In terms of scenery, it’s hard not to be enchanted by the Columbia River Gorge, aka The Gorge. Whether you go in for forested mountains, seemingly boundless tawny bluffs, wind-riffed river or waterfalls there’s occasion to keep a camera handy. However, besides enjoying the natural assets of this riv...

They say that life is a beach, and if you’re planning a get-away to the Pacific Northwest, an Oregon vacation might go right to the top of your list. After all, they do have nearly three hundred miles of truly beautiful beach worth considering. But let’s say that, family in tow, you&rs...

As America’s third-largest producer of wine, the Washington wine map has begun to look a bit like a pin cushion. Wineries abound along the western edge of the Cascade Range, but also flourish around small population centers like Yakima, the Tri-Cities, Wenatchee and Walla Walla. Even the San...

Just in case you blinked recently, here’s a newsflash: the Pacific Northwest has become a major center for wine production, both boutique and big business. And while Washington state makes more than three times the wine that Oregon does (though both are dwarfed in terms of sheer barrels by C...

If you’re unfamiliar with the Pacific Northwest, you probably won’t know that besides its noteworthy scenery, the Columbia River Gorge gets a curtsey for something else: wind. Differences in atmospheric pressure on the west and east sides of the river respectively make this important river a veritab...