That Was the Reason we Came Here

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

Cherokees in Oregon

Every August, hundreds of Cherokees gather in Oregon and reconnect with our Tribal government.

Somehow, despite it all, this is annually one of the funnest things I do all year.

I hunted and photographed all thirty-one cats, so you didn’t have to. Still, you might wish you had.

I discovered one of the absolutely best things about the tiny town of Rainier AFTER I moved away.

Our plans changed completely, but it still ended up being an especially great camping trip with friends.

A local family built their home up against ours. We don’t mind.

Old friends, new friends, a bone, a forest, and ice cream. It’s a recipe for a good day.

Proximity to the Fanno Creek Trail was one of the main reasons we bought the new house.

The Tigard balloon festival is one thing to love about Portland.