With sixty-two locations across Oregon and Washington, McMenamins is a family owned, hyper-regional brand of brewpubs, breweries, music venues, historic hotels, and theater pubs. A “chain” founded mainly in brand recognition and menu consistency, each McMenamins location is unique in…
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The last time our family went to the Oregon Coast was in November for Florence, Oregon’s annual Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration. I wrote about that visit, which sounds strange, but this post explains how the event came to be and…
With the holidays fast approaching, it may be time to think about winter vacations for the family. For those looking to escape the cold weather, San Diego is a great option with highs in the mid-70s in autumn and mid-60s…
We recently took an overnight road trip to Ashland, Oregon, and made a bunch of fun stops along the way. After a restful stay at Lithia Springs Resort, we wanted to explore Ashland just a little. Honestly, the whole town…
On a beautiful early fall day we left the Central Willamette Valley and headed south on a road trip to Ashland, Oregon, to stay at Lithia Springs Resort. From Eugene, this trip takes only three hours, but we made a…
Gateway to US Route 199—the Redwood Highway—Grants Pass, Oregon is a great spot for an overnight stay to or from the Oregon Caves, California’s Redwood National Forest, and the beloved Pacific Coast Highway/US Highway 101. Branding itself as the “Best…