That Was the Reason we Came Here

Hotel Oregon in McMinnville has a rooftop bar that is not always open.

Mother’s Day in McMinnville

The shape of the tradition might change every year, but the tradition of spending time with my kid holds fast.

This former Gentlemen’s Resort had its heyday years ago, when it hosted working women and illegal alcohol.

This year we decided on a “Staycation,” in other words, a vacation at home.

We went on four tours in a single day at the McMenamins Edgefield campus.

Though I loved the music, the scene made me happiest.

The more you look, the more there is to see at McMenamins Edgefield.

The McMenamins family brought craft brewing to Portland and established a beer culture here.

We chose a couple of McMenamins close to home so we could enjoy a night out and return quickly.

I thanked Pedro for having a birthday so we had an excuse to go on this great trip. He said it was no trouble at all.