by nancymueller | Oct 12, 2015 | Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, Destinations, family travel, Oregon, Pacific Northwest
Nothing quite beats the fun of roadtripping down the Oregon Coast to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. While not quite as iconic as driving U.S. Route 66, the Oregon Coast offers plenty of spellbinding scenes, best beach towns and destination...
by nancymueller | Jan 2, 2014 | Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, Destinations, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Québec, San Juan Island, The Dalles, Washington State, Whidbey Island
Memories of 2013 may be fading fast, but before we leap too far into 2014, here are a few snapshots of the roads I’ve wandered over the past year . . . In 2013 I re-discovered the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with trips to the San Juans, Whidbey Island,...
by nancymueller | Sep 9, 2013 | Baby Boomers and Travel, Destinations, Food & Dining, Oregon, Pacific Northwest
One of my favorite reasons for planning an escape to Oregon’s Willamette Valley is to sample the region’s flavorful Pinot Noirs. Apart from their taste, these light to medium-bodied wines are popular with wine enthusiasts for their versatility in food...
by nancymueller | Jun 12, 2013 | Activities, Baby Boomers and Travel, By Land, By Ship & By Sea, Destinations, Hiking, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Portland, The Dalles, Travel Experiences, WA, Washington State
Here’s why The Dalles, a mere 84 miles east of Portland, Oregon, gets my vote for an ideal vacation destination: 1) Spectacular Scenery Want to explore a visually stunning byway? Meander along the magnificent Columbia River as it winds its way from Portland to...
by nancymueller | May 24, 2013 | Baby Boomers and Travel, By Land, By Ship & By Sea, Destinations, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Travel Experiences
View from Dry Hollow Vineyards For Seattleites seeking a sunny getaway, The Dalles, Oregon offers a welcome solution. For starters, compare Seattle’s average yearly precipitation of 38 inches with The Dalles’ average of 14.6 inches. That’s about...
