Being a Tourist in Hood River

So the lovely little town of Hood River is just a hop skip and a jump down the road from Portland. In fact, I’ve lived here around Portland my entire life and have never spent a night in Hood River (although many-a-day). That said, my family and I just spent 3 glorious nights and days […]

A Trip Down the River

So we’ve talked about great patios and spots to shield from the sun, eat and drink. But what about the ultimate NW escape? Enter the Deschutes River, a veritable liquid highway running through some of the most scenic and special territory in the state. Complete with riverside (first-come-first-serve) camping, amazing swimming holes, cliff jumping and […]

5 Tips for Protecting Your Eyes This Summer

With summer fast-approaching, many of us are thinking about how we are going to “get out and play.” Well, being no exception to this rule, I too am indexing on just how I’m going to squeeze in this sport and that activity and, well, get the most of our limited summer before the nasty rains […]

SUP in Whitewater?

So we know the sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has been growing like gangbusters over the last decade. Heck, we are now seeing SUP enthusiasts all over the waterways and in the ocean. And why not? SUPs are very fun, easy to get started (assuming you have one large enough for your body size), […]