Perceptive Travel: The Healing Power of Oregon Nature, With a View From Room 5

13 02 2023

I recently wrote a story for Perceptive Travel that is more or less my ode to the healing powers of the Oregon Coast and my sanctuary, Room 5 at the Old Wheeler Hotel. I’m pretty proud of this one. And as such, I invite you to click here to read it.

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Afternoon Live: Hiking Etiquette

1 09 2022

My first time on the set in over 2.5 years! It was great to be back 🙂 Click here to watch the segment.





Northwest Travel & Life Magazine: Brand New Bend

26 08 2022

Sure, everybody knows about Bend. It might just be the most “Oregon” place in Oregon. Between that rugged and alluring landscape, year-round outdoor activities, and dining and lodging options that range from rustic to royal, it’s a deservedly well-known destination. But have you been in the last 5 years? The last year? Heck, the last 6 months? Bend is a town with a seemingly never-ending procession of new and inventive things to eat and drink, places to stay, and things to do. With that in mind, here’s a sample itinerary to help you experience just some of what might be new to you. Click here to read the story.





Cannon Beach, Oregon: Hiking Trails of Ecola State Park

3 02 2022

This is hopefully the first of many video projects that I’ll be doing for Cannon Beach. Produced by the fine folks at Morrisey Productions, this video details the hiking options at the iconic Ecola State Park. Please note that as of February 2022, the park is still temporarily closed to repair a sinkhole on Ecola Park Road. So please check before you go. Until the reopening, check this out!





Northwest Travel & Life Magazine: Old Highway 99 Road Trip

11 01 2022

Up until the completion of Interstate 5, Route 99 was the main north-south highway running the length of America’s west coast, from Mexico to Canada. In the Northwest, much of that old route still exists. And while it might not be as efficient with regard to driving time as I-5, its winding path through Oregon wine country from Portland to Eugene showcases the best the Willamette Valley has to offer – and makes for a spectacular road trip! Let me tell you about it here.

The Willamette Valley from the Left Coast Estate, on HWY 99




Northwest Travel & Life Magazine: The McKenzie Restorative Travel Project

9 01 2022

Last year I was honored to be a part of the McKenzie Restorative Travel Project – a truly remarkable melding of immersive travel and volunteerism. You can read about it and my experience with the project here.





Afternoon Live: Winter Getaways

8 01 2022

Earlier this week on Afternoon Live, I shared some of my favorite destinations for a winter getaway. Click here to watch the segment.

Leavenworth, Washington




Northwest Travel & Life Magazine: A Long Winter Weekend in the Klamath Basin

7 01 2022

There are a ton of things you could do in the Klamath Basin with 72 hours to spend. That said, here’s how I did it, as told in Northwest Travel & Life.

Burney Falls




Afternoon Live: Local River Floats

13 07 2021

The river float is a cherished rite of summer here in the Northwest. Last week I was on Afternoon Live to discuss the particulars and recommend some of the best spots in the area. You can watch the segment here.

Floating on Washington’s Cowlitz River.





Afternoon Live: Fun Family Vacations

24 06 2021

Last time on Afternoon Live I shared some of my favorite vacation destinations for the family, from all around the Northwest. Click here to watch the segment.

Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho