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Bike the Columbia River Gorge on the Historic Highway and State TrailWelcome to “The King of the Roads” Bike the Columbia River Gorge and spark your sense of adventure. Cycling
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The Historic Covered Bridges of Oregon – Pieces of Oregon HistoryOregon has the largest collection of historic covered bridges in the western part of the United States, with over 50 covered
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Lemon Olive Oil Sugar CookiesFarm History at Durant – Rooted in the Landscape of the West For 50 years, the Durant family has grown wine grapes,
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Oregon’s Niagara Falls and Waterfall Wednesday in OregonOregon’s Niagara Falls evokes a sense of serenity as it sprays 134 feet over a dark basalt escarpment. Because the
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Tumalo Falls ~ Waterfall WednesdayTumalo Falls outside of Bend, Oregon Tumalo Falls is both the tallest, 89 feet, and most impressive waterfall along Tumalo
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Portland Oregon the City of RosesCall it the Clearing, Stumptown, City of Roses, P-Town, PDX, Ripcity, Bridgetown, or Little Beirut. Portland answers to them
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Youngs River Falls and Waterfall Wednesday in Oregon‘Youngs River was discovered in 1792 by William Robert Broughton of the Vancouver Expedition, and named for Admiral
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Recycle those Corks from your fine Oregon WineAs you uncork these fine wines, keep in mind the Oregon’s winemakers that are stewards of the land. Many use
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Outdoor Adventures and Oregon Bed and BreakfastsOregon is one of the best places in the world for outdoor adventures. Fishing, Windsailing, Hunting, Sailing, Skiing,
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An Extra Day to Geocache OregonImagine if there was an extra day in the year for geocaching. Well, this year there is! Start planning your outings to get
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Columbia Gorge Walks, Runs, Marathons and Half MarathonsSo, I started researching walks, runs, marathons and half marathons near us here at the Old Parkdale Inn. Knew there were
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Oregon Walks, Runs, Marathons and Half MarathonsWe invite you to run through Oregon’s diverse landscape including coastline, mountains, forests, scenic roads and world
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