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Tag Archives: Oregon
Don’t Overlook Salem
Last week at this time I was touring Oregon’s state capital, Salem. Oftentimes, travelers concentrate on the big city of Portland, the coastal towns or the wine country of Willamette Valley when they consider Oregon as a destination. Consider Salem, … Continue reading
A Peak at Pacific City, Oregon
Every so often I stray from my home state. Most recently, I visited the Oregon Coast, which I must admit has some appealing qualities that our coast does not, including more accessible beaches and gigantic rock formations in the water … Continue reading
Burgerville Does It Right
The Burgerville chain encompasses 39 quick-serve restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. Six cities in South Central and Southwest Washington have at least one. The closest location to the Seattle area is the restaurant in Centralia. We try to always stop … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Towns, Uncategorized
Tagged blackberries, Burgerville, hamburger, Hamburgers, hazelnuts, onions, Oregon, Tillamook Cheddar, Walla Walla
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Sure Signs of Spring
The weather isn’t always the best indicator of spring in the Pacific Northwest. So I have my own personal signs that the season has begun. The first is when I see a pair of tennis shoes strung of the overhead … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Free, Seasonal, Towns, Uncategorized
Tagged Astoria, Bellingham, Blaine, Burlington, Capital Lakefair, Daffodil Parade, Everett, Lynden, Main Street, Olympia, Oregon, Orting, parades, Penticton, Pierce County, Port Townsend, Puyallup, Rhododedron Festival, Sedro Woolley, Ski to Sea, Spring, Sumner, Tacoma, Tumwater, Washington State Apple Blossom, Wenatchee
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Tsunami in Japan, a Wake-up Call
Washington doesn’t usually have extreme weather like tornadoes or hurricanes, but settles for a milder, more rainy climate instead. However, our coast was under a tsunami advisory after Japan’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami last week. We escaped without … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Towns, Uncategorized
Tagged Aberdeen, Brookings, Cascadia Subduction Zone, evacuation route, Hoquiam, Ilwaco, Japan, Long Beach, Ocean Shores, Oregon, tsunami, Washington Coast
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Val Mallinson, Author of Dog Lover’s Companion Books
Today we welcome the premier Northwest dog writer, Val Mallinson, to the blog. If it’s in Washington, Oregon or parts of British Columbia and you can take your dog there, she knows about it. Her books are very handy guides … Continue reading
Posted in Dog-friendly, Guest Posts, Hotels and Other Lodging, Wineries
Tagged Bellingham, British Columbia, Cape Disappointment State Park, chocolate Lab, CityDog Magazine, Dog Lover's Companion, dogs, Double Bluff Beach, Golden Retriever, Guemes Island, Hertz Trail, Inn at Discovery Coast, Lake Chelan, Lake Whatcom, Long Beach Peninsula, miniature dachshunds, Motel 6, mountains, Mt. Baker, Mutt Mixer, Old Fairhaven, Oregon, pet package, pets, Seattle, Starwood Hotels, The Dog Lover's Companion to Oregon, The Dog Lover's Companion to Seattle, The Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest, Val Mallinson, W Hotel, Washington, Whidbey Island, Willows Lodge, wineries, Woodinville
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