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City Slicker Getaway to Oregon’s High Desert
Memorial Day weekend was almost upon us and the weather forecasters had a glum message for us: Rain, with lower elevation snow Time to scratch those ambitious camping plans. Scrambling to set up a “Plan B”, I hopped on the internet…
To The Dalles and Beyond!
Known as the “king of roads,” the Historic Columbia River Highway winds east from Portland, past fairy-tale-like scenery of mossy stone structures, waterfalls, wildflower fields and along the Columbia River Gorge. Take the road less…
History and Heritage at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
One of my family’s favorite places to go in and around Pendleton is the incredible Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, just an exit off I-84, East of Pendleton, on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The word “…
Best of the Road in Baker City
I first discovered the beautiful town of Baker City 18 years ago when I was hired to be the first director for their local Main Street revitalization program. It was the Oregon Trail Sesquicentennial and locals were certain that this was the…
Winter Wonderland in Baker City
From my suite in the historic Geiser Grand Hotel, I see two black draft horses in the street below blowing plumes of breath into the crisp winter air.













