The State of Oregon has developed another national first in the form of series of scenic bikeways (12 to date) that will entice you to get off the main highway and explore great vistas around the state.  One of the state bikeways is the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway in the Grande Ronde Valley in the northeast […]

The U.S. Forest Service has a very active rental program for stays at old fire lookouts and cabins in the National Forests.  In just Washington and Oregon there are 74 opportunities to experience the life of a fire lookout and explore some of the most scenic terrain in the world. Most of these rustic rentals […]

 Earth Day Facts and History Earth Day marks its 45th Anniversary in 2015.  What began in the USA on March 22, 1970 as an environmental education initiative, supported by Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.) and Congressman Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.), is now celebrated in nearly 200 countries around the world.  In many places it has expanded to Earth Week and […]

I came across a great website that explores Ireland.  Jason, the creator of the website, is the chief explorer. He says, “I just love my country’s history and love exploring places of interest. I also take time to listen to the older generations stories about the more modern history of the 1900’s and tales that have […]

Pacific Crest Trail in the Winter The Pacific Crest Trail follows the crest of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges through Washington, Oregon and California where it reaches a peak elevation of 13,153 feet at Forester Pass in Central California. It sees a lot of use in the summer, including many hikers that cover long sections or even […]

The first Christmas program was held at the General Grant Tree in 1925.  President Calvin Coolidge designated the General Grant Tree as the Nation’s Christmas Tree on April 28, 1926 and a program has been held there every year since then. Each year on the 2nd Sunday of December, the Sanger Chamber of Commerce hosts the […]