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Originally posted February 2010 Known as the Oregon coast’s whale-watching capital, the tiny seaside village of Depoe Bay sits on Highway 101 on a rocky harbor carved from lava rock. When the [...]

Yes, it’s the season of picnics, outdoor Shakespeare plays, bike rides on the Boulder Creek path, hikes up Mt. Sanitas, concerts at Chautauqua, and al fresco dining on the Pearl Street Mall. But [...]

Although the nights are currently growing cooler toward fall, I’ve been reminiscing about Crested Butte, one of my favorite Colorado mountain towns, which I’ve visited in both winter and summer, [...]

Though Cannon Beach on Oregon’s northern coast is a small town, it offers some wonderful, sustainable food. The Sleepy Monk sells organic coffee roasted right on site in Cannon Beach. To start [...]