A sunflower painting by Liz Pike, who's hosting the Fern Prairie Art Fest July 18-19 at her Shangri-La Farm in Camas, Washington. Liz is well-known for her sunflower paintings. See original works from 13 local artists at the Fern Prairie Art Fest on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19. The artists' tents will be outdoors, spaced … Continue reading Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington
Photo credit: Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground, Washington Want to get outdoors and shop locally? Head to the Heisen House Farm Market in Battle Ground, Washington, on Sunday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music and meet local vendors selling these products during the first farm market of the season: … Continue reading Heisen House Farm Market opens for the season in Battle Ground, Washington
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Portland Art Museum (PAM) reopened Thursday with limitations in place from COVID-19. Through Sunday, July 19, admission is free. Reservations are required and visits are limited to an hour. Get your free timed ticket. Masks are required for ages 2 and older, and visitors must maintain six feet distance. Starting … Continue reading Portland Art Museum offers free admission this weekend, discounts after
Photos by Cheryl Landes The Harris Covered Bridge was named for George Harris, an early settler in the Philomath area. The 75-foot bridge crosses Marys River and was built by H. W. Fiedler to replace a covered bridge in the same location. The bridge has a Howe truss design with rounded portals and narrow windows … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: The Harris Covered Bridge near Philomath, Oregon
The Centennial Covered Bridge in downtown Cottage Grove, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes If you're looking for a scenic drive in the southern Willamette Valley, take the 20-mile loop from Cottage Grove to see six covered bridges in the area. Along the way, you'll be treated to views of rivers and creeks, Dorena Lake, farmland, … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: The covered bridges in and near Cottage Grove, Oregon
It's blueberry season in Southwestern Washington, and there's no better way to indulge than picking your own or buying them directly from the growers. Tomorrow, July 11, you can meet these three local growers and buy their fresh berries at the first annual Hockinson Berry Festival: Prairie Berry Farms Grandma Dixie’s You-Pick Blueberries Majestic Farms … Continue reading The first Hockinson Berry Festival kicks off on July 11
COVID-19 stopped the Oregon Country Fair from holding its 51st annual event outside Veneta this year, but now you can stream it for free from anywhere. The celebration starts today and runs through Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Pacific time. There's a lot to choose from: More than 100 performances on 13 stages throughout … Continue reading Oregon Country Fair livestreaming July 10-12
The World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes The World Forestry Center offers educational programs to members and the general public to promote the understanding and appreciation of well-managed forests. Not only does the center focus on the importance of forests to the economy—particularly in the Pacific Northwest—but it also stresses the … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: World Forestry Center in Portland
Photos by Cheryl Landes I discovered the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in in the Eastmoreland neighborhood near Reed College in Portland, Oregon, a year ago when local station KOIN-TV featured it on the evening news. It was past rhododendron and azalea blooming season, but I decided to visit the garden anyway out of curiosity. Even … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: A summer stroll in the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland
Photos by Cheryl Landes The Leach Botanical Garden in Southeast Portland, Oregon, is a pleasant place to take a walk at any time of year. The estate is located in a beautiful forest, which has more than 2,000 plant species and nature trails that are open to the public. The estate was the home of … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Leach Botanical Garden in Portland
Tabby Cat's Pawprints 