Hiking adventures in Oregon! John and I walked around the Beazell Memorial Forest in Philomath near Corvallis, and we also trekked up Spencer Butte in Eugene. View our photos and hear about our adventures.

John and I explore Oregon Wine Country in 3 different ways: At the estate (Cardwell Hill Cellars), at the urban winery (Oregon Wine Lab), and at the wine club in the country (Sarver Winery) all between Corvallis, Philomath, and Eugene.

Manning Park Dark Sky Astronomy Weekend: Manning Park has several stargazingand astrophotography locations, from Windy Joe Field to the Cascade Lookout. Spot comets, asteroids, constellations, galaxies, and more!

Adventures continue at Homfray Lodge! I spent most of the the day kayaking while John had some down time reading on the dock at this all inclusive resort along the remote waters of world-renown Desolation Sound.

Setting Sail to a Secluded Resort in Desolation Sound with Pacific Coastal Cruises: Departing Lund, on the Sunshine Coast, and traveling by boat to Homfray Lodge. Part one of my multi-day series about my stay.

Stay and experience the Historial Lund Hotel. It hugs the rugged coastline of British Columbia’s mainland coast and truly lives up to its original Tla’amin First Nations’ name of Klah-ah-men. Klah-ah-men translates into “a place of refuge, a place to relax,” and that it is.

Things to do in Lynden, Washington. Visit this agricultural town in Whatcom County that has a Dutch history and modern takes on classic activities. Craft beer, bookstores, apple picking, art, whale watching and more!

10 Things to do on Maui: My list of the top 10 things to do when visiting the Hawaiian island of Maui including tours, light adventures, and signature experiences on land, in the air, and on the water.

Creative Arts in the Cariboo Heartland: Take a tour around Williams Lake and uncover its creativity. From unique eco-champion initiatives, to nature walks, galleries, and the Williams Lake Art Walk Aug 8-10, 2018.

Discover the renaissance town of Wells, BC where everyone is creative, artsy, and a part of a mosaic of culture in this colourful Cariboo town. #ExploreCariboo in my FestivalSeekers series this summer.