When my wife and I were on a recent road trip through Oregon to the coast we somehow got on the topic of Gary Ridgeway, a serial killer. Neither of us knew whether he was still alive or whether we were driving through the very area where he once prowled and murdered. So what better …
If you’re going to be foraging in the Pacific Northwest, you are probably already aware that there are literally hundreds of deliciously edible plants readily available. Good luck learning them all! Even after years of foraging I regularly learn about a new edible plant or a way to prepare a plant I previously considered inedible. …
Portland has been garnering lots of attention lately but, unsurprisingly, none of it has been for its fine dining opportunities. Whenever the Pacific Northwest is lauded for its fine dining opportunities, Portland is noticeably absent. Seattle gets mentioned, all the cruise stops in Southeast Alaska get mentioned, and heck, even Spokane has gotten some love. …
Want some nice dry heat? Just head to the Pacific Northwest! Actually, I just wanted to be the first person in history to put all of those words into one sentence. However, contrary to popular belief, they’re all true! Large swathes of Washington and Oregon receive very little rain. In fact, the deserts of Washington …
I’m not sure why but every little boy goes through a period when they love trains. Some of us just never grow out of it. However, convincing my wife and two daughters to spend a day or more on a train or at a train museum requires a pretty good sales pitch. Unless, of course, …