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A Visit to The Grateful Vineyard in Hood River
An early fall visit to The Grateful Vineyard yields fields of sunflowers with a stunning view of Mt Hood. The Grateful Vineyard has been open since 2019 and can be found on-site at Mt View Orchards in Hood River. Reservations at Grateful Vineyard fill up fast on the weekend. If you don’t mind a more casual dining experience, there are picnic tables set out so you can still enjoy your take-out with an amazing Mt Hood view. The staff was so friendly and explained all their seasonal offerings, including their delicious selection of hard ciders. Their cider menu includes peach, cranberry, blackberry and their house cider Golden Row Cider, made from…
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A Night at the Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast
The Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast is a magical place nestled in the hillside of the Oregon Coast. The keeper’s house was built over 100 years ago. A lighthouse keeper operated the Fresnel Lens from 1894 until the 1930s when electricity became available. As a result, the lighthouse was automated and the keeper was no longer needed. Consequently, the house was sold for the unbelievable price of just $10! Many years later, in 1995, it was converted to a bed and breakfast. Enjoy Your Stay The welcome drink pairs nicely with the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from the front porch. Grab a blanket, cozy up in an…
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10 Essentials for Hiking and Adventuring
What are the 10 Essentials for Hiking and Adventuring? The 10 Essentials is a list of items for outdoor adventurers to keep on hand in case of an outdoor emergency. This list originated in the 1930s by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based adventure group. It contained specific supplies to bring in your pack to increase your odds of survival should an emergency arise. The list included a map, compass, sunglasses and sunscreen, extra clothing, headlamp/flashlight, first-aid supplies, fire starter, matches, knife and extra food. The original list has evolved over the years but the basic systems needed for survival remain an important part of outdoor emergency preparedness. Options for outdoor gear…
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Surviving Timeshare Presentations in Los Cabos
When you travel to Mexico, you will be given many opportunities to attend a timeshare presentation. You don’t even have to look for these offers, they will come find you. Timeshare sales are a big business in Mexican resort towns. We have sat through a few timeshare presentations in Mexico and we want to use our experience to help you. The following article features our experiences surviving timeshare presentations specifically in Los Cabos. The advice shared in this article is meant to be light-hearted, yet informative enough to help you determine if you want to avoid timeshares or use them to your advantage. To be honest, I don’t enjoy these…
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Great Outfits to Wear in Cabo Throughout the Year
Just a few short weeks ago I was busy putting together my wardrobe for our anniversary get-away to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Cabo is one of our favorite places in the world. I was looking forward to walks on the beach, laying in the sun, and having all kinds of new adventures! The following post contains all the fun details of what I wore in Cabo! Amazon to the Rescue As you can imagine not many local stores carry sun dresses and summer tops in January, so I began to look online. Even my favorite online shops were still featuring sweaters and pants. After I got some preliminary ideas from…
