Fort Vancouver, constructed in 1821 as the headquarters for the Hudson Bay Company’s profitable Pacific Northwest operation, was a trading center, a community center, and a border marker dividing the British and American colonies. It was a large fort, with … [Read More...] about Exploring Fort Vancouver
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Movie Madness is an Epic Adventure
When you think of a video store you might conjure up an image of an 1980-1990s franchise with familiar titles and a few movie standup poster boards of The … [Read More...] about Movie Madness is an Epic Adventure
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Stepping into Fall at the Hoyt Arboretum
Orange, yellow, brown and red! From the tops of the trees to the ground beneath our feet, autumn in the Pacific Northwest is a kaleidoscope of color, and one of … [Read More...] about Stepping into Fall at the Hoyt Arboretum
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Astoria, Oregon: Tracing the History of America’s First West Coast Metropolis
Historic neighborhoods, a delicious culinary scene and a grand view of the Columbia River—it’s no surprise the little coastal town of Astoria made it onto Yahoo Lifestyle’s list of “50 Charming American Towns You’ve Never Heard Of.” Astoria is the … [Read More...] about Astoria, Oregon: Tracing the History of America’s First West Coast Metropolis
The International Test Rose Garden, Portland’s Most Fragrant Park
Summer is in full bloom in the Pacific Northwest and there’s no better place to take in that beauty than Portland’s International Test Rose Garden, where you can find 7,000 varieties of roses in every shape, size, and color of the rainbow. There are … [Read More...] about The International Test Rose Garden, Portland’s Most Fragrant Park