Spring = Wildflower hikes! Yesterday I was on Afternoon Live to talk about some of my favorites. Click here to watch the segment.
Afternoon Live: Wildflower Hikes
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Tags: Afternoon Live, hiking, Landscape, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, Nature Photography, oregon, Silver Star Mountain, Spring, Tom McCall Preserve, travel, Washington, Wilderness, wildflowers
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Northwest Travel & Life: Beer for the People
20 03 2017I loved writing this story. Some of the best times I’ve had on the road were at these very establishments. From the article:
“Good people drink good beer.” The ancient Celtic axiom popularized by Hunter S. Thompson may or may not ring true in every instance. But that’s not the point. The Northwest is filled with justifiably proud people. We are proud of the things we do, the things we make and the places we call home. Smaller communities, in particular, rally around a source of local pride. One of the things we do better than most is beer.
There are brewpubs and alehouses that are the heart of some Northwest towns. They are hubs where families and friends meet. They are places that out of towners take special trips to experience. They are institutions, where good people go to drink good beer. Here are just a few of our small-town favorites.
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Tags: Beer, Brewpub, Northwest Travel & Life, Old Schoolhouse, oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pitchwood, PNW, Terminal Gravity Brewing, travel, Washington, Writing
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Tillamook Coast: Spring Chinook Fishing in the Tillamook Bay
14 03 2017Spring is around the corner, and so is some prime fishing out on the coast. From the article:
“Salmon is one of the most popular fish worldwide. But in the Northwest, Salmon is king.
In fact, you’ll often hear Chinook referred to as king salmon. This is a fitting title for a trophy cherished most by fishermen, chefs, and consumers alike. And while the spring runs might be smaller than those of the more famous fall season, the Tillamook Bay is home to some excellent spring Chinook fishing in May and June.”
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Tags: Fishing, King Salmon, oregon, Oregon Coast, Salmon, Spring Chinook, Springers, Tillamook, Tillamook Coast, travel, Travel Writing
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Northwest Travel & Life: Spring Escapes to Portland’s Eastside Industrial District
21 02 2017In the latest issue of Northwest Travel & Life, I recommend things to do and places to eat and drink in one of Portland’s more explorable new districts. From the article:
“Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District (CEID) was once devoid of coveted urban treasures like authentic ethnic cuisine, craft cocktails, and coffee roasters. But just like the Pearl District before it, thanks to Portlanders’ genius at repurposing stuff, like neighborhoods, the CEID is now teeming with food, drink, and entertainment hotspots. As Portland’s famous roses bloom in spring, the streets are once again enlivened with cyclists and pedestrians, hopeful with the promise of sunshine and patio seating. Come curious, come hungry, come thirsty, and be ready to indulge in one of Portland’s coolest new destination neighborhoods. Here are our picks for a perfect CEID getaway.”
Click here to read the PDF version. Photo courtesy of Noraneko.
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Tags: CEID, Central Eastside Industrial District, drink, Food, Getaways, Northwest Travel & Life, pdx, Portland, travel, Travel Writing
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Afternoon Live: Presidents’ Day Getaways
17 02 2017My latest appearance on Afternoon Live was about outdoor getaways for the long weekend: hiking, kayaking, skiing, cycling – something for everyone! Click here to watch the segment.
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Tags: Adventures, Afternoon Live, Best Outdoor Adventures Near Portland, Getaways, ghost forest, hiking, kayaking, Mt Bachelor, Mt. Hood, outdoors, pdx, skiing, sledding, travel, Travel Writer
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Eater Portland: Portland’s Must-Have Food Cart Dishes
8 02 2017Another hat I wear for Eater Portland is the new editor of the Best Food Cart Dishes Map. From the article:
“By any standard, Portland is arguably the mobile food capital of the US. In honor of the city’s defining food movement, this map features 21 of the best food cart dishes currently available.
As opposed to most cities, the mobile food scene in Portland is dominated by carts, not trucks. Thanks to a combination of factors including city ordinances, many of the best carts are typically allowed to reside in one place. Groups of Portland food carts have popped up across the city, and these groups are called pods.
Over the years, a number of carts have become cornerstones of the scene—offering reliably excellent dishes that have garnered international media attention. Some of these carts move on to become full-fledged brick-and-mortar restaurants, while others, for a variety of reasons, fail to make the cut. So remember, when you try a spot below, you’re trying what could become Portland’s next hottest restaurant.
From the old guard to the new kids, these are the 21 must-have food cart dishes in Portland, right now.”
Click here to check out the revamped and updated version! (Photo: Cheeseburger from Burger Stevens)
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Tags: burger, cheeseburger, Eater, Eater PDX, Food, food carts, Food Photography, food trucks, food writing, foodie, pdx, Portland, street food, travel, Travel Writer
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Northwest Travel & Life: Spring Getaway in Ketchikan, Alaska
25 01 2017I love Alaska, and I’m particularly fond of Ketchikan……but in the spring!? Yep. From the article:
“Visit Alaska in spring. Depending on what you’re looking for in a getaway, that’s a sentence that might not pass logical muster the first time around. But narrow the scope to Southeast Alaska—the bridge between the Pacific Northwest and the Great White North. That changes things a bit. And if you’re the type of traveler who prefers to avoid the crowds and the cruise ships, maybe spring starts to look a little more attractive. Perhaps you’re the sort who enjoys a more authentic travel experience coupled with the smaller price tag of a shoulder season. If all of that floats your boat and you don’t mind packing an extra layer and shouldering up to locals for coffee in the morning, then trust me, you want to visit Alaska in the spring. Towards the southern fringe of the Tongass National Forest, just about as southeast as you can get while still being Alaska, sits a personal favorite: Ketchikan.”
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Tags: Alaska, Explore, Food, Getaways, Ketchikan, nature, Nature Photography, Northwest Travel & Life, Outdoor Writer, Pacific Northwest, Spring, travel, Travel Writer, wanderlust, Writing
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Afternoon Live: Under the Radar Coastal Towns
25 01 2017Yesterday I was a guest on Afternoon Live to discuss my favorite, lesser-known coast towns, and why you should visit! Click here to watch the segment. Photo from Jot’s Resort, Gold Beach.
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Tags: Afternoon Live, Coos Bay, Garibaldi, Getaways, Gold Beach, lifestyle, Live television, Long Beach Washington, nature, oregon, Oregon Coast, Road Trip, Television, travel, Travel Writer, Vacation, wanderlust, Washington, Yachats
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Northwest Travel & Life: Break Away to Central Oregon
12 01 2017One of four stories I have in the latest issue of Northwest Travel & Life, this piece details the glory of winter in Central Oregon. From the article:
“Central Oregon doesn’t have to work very hard to attract visitors. The town of Bend sits snugly against the eastern side of the Cascade Range, and the area offers everything from dense forest to high desert, and a collection of ecoregions in between. What was once a logging town was transformed a while back into a base camp for outdoor enthusiasts of nearly every ilk. As the morph progressed, Bend became an artist enclave, with an exceptional food and drink scene following closely behind. The Bend-Sunriver-Mt. Bachelor area has somehow managed to hold onto much of its rugged Western character while becoming a destination for world-class hiking, paddling, and fishing, as well as cuisine. But the allure of Central Oregon goes well beyond summer.”
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Tags: Bend, Central Oregon, Explore, Food, nature, oregon, Road Trip, Sunriver, travel, Travel Writing, Writing
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Northwest Travel & Life: Explore the Columbia River Gorge Lewis & Clark Trail Scenic Byway
11 01 2017It’s always fun to write about my favorite place in the world, the Columbia River Gorge. From the article:
“Over the course of roughly 80 miles, the Gorge, a National Scenic Area, switches over from temperate rainforest to desert. Every turn in the river, every bend rounded, introduces a new microclimate or landscape. It’s stunning and easily experienced. From west to east, a trip along Washington’s Highway 14 will show you firsthand.”
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