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With Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams as backdrops, the lavender farms of the Hood River Valley are nurtured with abundant sunshine

The Hood River Valley is our nations largest pear growing regions but we don’t stop there.  Cherries and apples also are

‘The 220 mile West Cascades Scenic Byway runs north to south, skirting the northern half of Oregon’s Cascade

These Scenic rides/drives can be taking in your car or on your bike or maybe both. Either way there is an Oregon Independent

Oregon has more designated scenic byways and tour routes than any other state, Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Tour being one

National Strawberry Shortcake Day is June 14 and the innkeeper of the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast shares a guest

Oregon has the largest collection of historic covered bridges in the western part of the United States, with over 50 covered

The Oregon Summer is Calling. June 21st marks the longest day of the year. Many, many hours of daylight to get out and

With winter and spring come winter storms and snow pack melt, supplying Oregon scenic rivers the water needed to create our

A Trail, A Tram, A Trolley and A Train When I overheard our Portland guests suggesting the 4T Trail in Portland to our

After 23 wonderful years of welcoming guests, Steve and Mary are beginning to gently step toward retirement. They are deeply

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