Oregon Is Better Than OK!
March 14, 2008
If you're one of our regular readers, you know that WE LOVE Live Wire! - the quirky but scintillating radio variety show on OPB. We already knew that the crew of Live Wire! were super talented performers...but "music archaeologists"? Who knew!
They've apparently recently discovered that Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, Oklahoma, was originally, going to be about Oregon. The story goes that at the last minute Oregon withdrew financial backing in favor of building a dam or a fish ladder or something, and Oklahoma was a hasty and awkward substitute. Here's proof!
~Happy Friday!
ps: if you're curious about the lyrics, you can read them here on the Live Wire! blog
Editor's Note: Celebrate the four year anniversary of Live Wire! this weekend at the Aladdin Theater in Portland - see the details here
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What's Going On In Oregon This February?
February 5, 2008
This month, call us your secret travel planner. We’ve got some great ways to impress that someone special on February 14th – and you can take all the credit.
Also, we’re full of spring break ideas for you and the kids, from arcades at the beach to spring skiing at Mt. Bachelor.
Check out our savory recipe of the month starring the Oregon pear as well as our list of outstandingly quirky things to do and places to see all over the state. Ever seen a ball roll uphill?
See you in Oregon, where we’re walking through a dinosaur park.
P.S. Tell Us How We're Doing!
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What's Going On In Oregon This January?
January 2, 2008
What’s your resolution this year? We have some fun Oregon ideas to help you stick to it – whether it’s getting fit (take a climbing class, or train for Cycle Oregon) or spending more time with your family at one of our snowy resorts.
We’ve got more goodies this month, too, including an Oregon Trail-inspired recipe from a new restaurant in Central Oregon, and a number of fabulous winter events such as the Portland Jazz Festival.
See you in Oregon, where we’re watching The Goonies.
~The Editors
P.S. Share your Oregon New Year’s resolutions and keep us updated on your progress…
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Happy Holidays from Travel Oregon!
December 23, 2007
Happy holidays from the team at Travel Oregon! Much like most of you, we're taking some much needed time off this week to spend the holidays with friends and family.
Of course, if you're looking for things to do over the next week with family, check out our "holiday events" section; for great holiday light viewing, visit the Oregonian's map of great holiday light displays around the Portland Metro area.
The blog will return in 2008 with all new stories of our experiences living and traveling this wonderful state. On behalf of the team at Travel Oregon, we wish all our readers a wonderful holiday season.
Cheers!
~ms
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What's Going On In Oregon This December?
December 3, 2007
This month in Oregon, we’re in a festive mood. To celebrate, we’ve drummed up some great holiday goodies with you in mind. We’ve got a shopping trip giveaway, a specialty cocktail recipe and a whole lot of fantastical ways to ring in the holidays, from sleigh rides to life-size whales made out of twinkling lights.
See you in Oregon, where the snow is piling up and the ski lifts are open.
~The Editors
P.S. Tell Us How We're Doing!
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Celebrate Wordstock This Weekend!
November 9, 2007
Looking for a cool, only-in-Oregon type event this three-day weekend? How about Wordstock?! Featuring readings by over 250 authors, poets and Northwest writing legends, as well as panels on every conceivable subject, writing workshops, private dinners with authors, a two-day book fair, children's readings and activities, music and more, Wordstock, is Oregon's ode to the written word.
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What's Going On In Oregon This November?
November 6, 2007
This month in Oregon we’re thankful for a lot of things, including Oregon cuisine, the holidays and you!
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend in wine country, browse through our holiday gift guide, and spoil your friends and family with our chocolaty recipe of the month.
And be sure to join us as we do a little "snow dance", in anticipation of the upcoming ski season.
See you in Oregon, where we’re shopping for a new snowboard.
P.S. Tell us how we're doing!
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What's Going On In Oregon This October?
October 8, 2007
In Oregon the sky is blue, trees are changing colors and there’s a crispness in the air that means Halloween is near.
To celebrate this cozy time of harvest, hot apple cider and carved pumpkins we put together some fun trip ideas – destination lodges and hotels, culinary adventures and family fun – as well as a fall-icious recipe of the month.
Also, we tapped our crafty side and came up with a silly-fun Halloween mask-making project, complete with a few Oregon twists, just for you.
See you in Oregon, where we’re on our way to an Oregon Bounty Winemaker Dinner.
P.S. Tell Us How We're Doing!
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Old McDonald Had Some Chefs, E-i-e-i-o
September 24, 2007
If music be the food of love, play on! If you've been surfing the Travel Oregon site or perhaps any major travel or food site over the past few weeks, you might have noticed our offbeat ads for Oregon Bounty promoted via the "musical banners" representing the Oregon Bounty Music Department (see sample below).
We've taken some old classics (remember “Old McDonald” or "99 bottles"?) and given them a modern-day, Oregon spin--all in the name of Oregon Bounty. Check out our music department, download the tunes as ring tones or just send us some of your own lyrics!
Jim from Seattle sent us these lyrics this morning...sing to the tune of foodies rejoice (click on the banner to play the music)
Come on out to our fair,
It's more fun when your there,
Breathe some Oregon air...
Yea were willing to share,
Go on rides where you spin in a chair or could win a big ol teddy bear, It's all in Oregon.
Travel Oregon dot com,
It's part of my song,
No it's not all that long...
But the message is strong,
No you cant go wrong when you visit Travel Oregon dot com, Do do doot do do do.
Send us your verses....and you might get your very own Travel Oregon t-shirt! (Jim's getting one!)
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Rose Festival Named Best in the World!
September 21, 2007
We're excited to wake up this morning and hear that the Portland Rose Festival was declared "Best in the World" by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). The festival took the most awards in its history, with 30 total accolades for separate events, programs and features including the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award.
This iconic Portland celebration takes over Waterfront Park for 18 days each day in June and recently celebrated its 100th year! The festival entices people from all over the world with such attractions as carnival rides, dragon boat races, queen's coronation, starlight parade and the Grand Floral Parade, one of the nation's top two all-floral parades. The Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, Kentucky took the next highest honor.
~Cheers to the Rose Festival from the Travel Oregon crew!
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It’s Oregon Bounty Time!
September 7, 2007
This October 1 through November 30, you’re invited to a huge, statewide celebration of all things culinary in Oregon. For two months there will be non-stop parties, events and festivals where you’ll get to meet local winemakers, sample original craft beer, taste wine perfectly paired with artisan cheese and other signature Oregon foods: chanterelles, truffles, hazelnuts, salmon, Dungeness crab…Is your mouth watering yet?
And it’s all just weeks away! To get in the spirit we hope you’ll tune in to The Oregon Bounty Music Department (right now we’re listening to a catchy little number called “99 Bottles of Pinot Noir on the Wall”).
And thanks to the fantastic new Oregon Bounty Recipe Book, you can plan all your meals through the New Year! How does Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Sautéed pears and hazelnuts sound?
See you at the Oregon Bounty Celebration, where we’ll be sipping Pinot noir and enjoying the beautiful fall colors.
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What's Going On In Oregon This September?
September 1, 2007
In Oregon, the countdown to fall is on. Sunny skies, crisp mornings and brilliant autumn colors are just weeks away. In honor of this spectacular time of year, we’re excited to share some of our favorite scenic hikes, drives and train rides in Oregon, as well as a fall foliage viewing tip or two.
Also, we’ve got a delicious, fall-inspired recipe of the month from the Mt. Hood area, as well as a few fantastic events to tell you about, including Oktoberfest, the Oregon Covered Bridge Festival, and our award-winning Oregon Bounty Celebration, a two-month culinary extravaganza that will delight your taste buds.
See you in Oregon, where our wineries are preparing for fall crush…
PS: If you're looking for some uniquely Oregon recipes for your Labor Day cookout, check out the Oregon Bounty Recipe Book (pdf book) featuring 100-pages of autumn inspired dishes from Oregon's top chefs! How does Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Sautéed pears and hazelnuts sound?
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Tell Matt Where to Go in Oregon
August 3, 2007
A “road trip” is most definitely the quintessential American travel experience. From wandering through idyllic scenic byways to dining on local cuisine and taking in quirky roadside attractions (humanoid rabbit, for example), the memories of a bygone road trip are fondly etched into our memories.
We’ve been following the adventures of Matt Gross, a reporter of the New York Times who has been trekking through the country on a journey from New York City to Seattle on a mission to “make new friends,” and stumble onto “new vistas and obscure cuisines” along the way. Next week, Matt will trek through Oregon and would love to know what roadside attractions, unique events and interesting places he should visit. Please visit his road trip site and tell him where you think he should go.
~ Happy Friday, Mo
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What's Going On In Oregon This August?
July 31, 2007
Yikes! Summer’s not even over and we’re already talking about a back to school shopping spree giveaway. Please don’t fret! It’s still sunny and warm and gorgeous here, and we’ve got a few fantastic ideas to help you plan at least one more spontaneous summer getaway to Oregon. Take the family on an Oregon Coast road trip, or visit Salem's very own Oregon State Fair.
Also this month, we’ve got a delicious grilled steak tip salad recipe that hails from RimRock Inn Restaurant, whose outdoor deck overlooks the spectacular 2,000-foot-deep Joseph Canyon in northeast Oregon.
Hope to see you in Oregon, where the shopping is lovely, and always tax-free…
~ The Editors
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Introducing the Travel Oregon Google Gadget
July 27, 2007
If you've got an (iGoogle) page (a personalized Google homepage), looking for what to do this weekend in Oregon just got easier.
We're excited to officially unveil the Travel Oregon Gadget! (pictured on left). The gadget is a simple tool that installs on your personalized Google homepage and allows you to easily search for places to go and things to do in Oregon, right on your Google page.
To get started on your adventures, install the Travel Oregon Gadget, by downloading it from Google here.
Once you've got it installed, simply pick a region, pick your experience and travel Oregon! As always, we love your feedback...please let us know how we can make your search for unique Oregon things to do easier.
~Happy Friday!
Mo
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What's Going On In Oregon This July?
June 29, 2007
This summer in Oregon, we’ve got a few ideas to help you cool down. How about two nights at gorgeous Wallowa Lake in Northeast Oregon?
Or perhaps some chilled Sabayon with fresh raspberries paired with a glass of King Estate Vin Glace?
Maybe you’d prefer to just get out and splash around. In Oregon, we’ve got water coming out of our ears: 363 miles of ocean, legendary rafting rivers, lakes, and windsurfing waters. We’ve even got waterfront golf courses if you dare
to dip in between drives.
See you in Oregon, where we’re off taking surfing lessons.
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The Scoop on Cannon Beach and Seaside…
June 3, 2007
Seaside and Cannon Beach are two of the most popular North Coast destinations in Oregon. The Lewis and Clark trail ended at what is now Seaside, a resort town famous for its promenade. A few miles south is Cannon Beach, a charming community known for its art galleries, tide pools and sunsets behind Haystack Rock. If you’re planning a trip out to either Seaside or Cannon Beach this summer, be sure to read the following blogs by Terry Richard of OregonLive.com. (Photo above: Travel Oregon's Holly with her son at Ecola State Park)
Terry has been blogging from Seaside and Cannon Beach for the last week and has the scoop on a variety of fun topics such as: Ecola State Park, The North Coast Land Conservancy, Cannon Beach’s arts scene, the one-of-a-kind Seaside Promenade, Seaside Aquarium, family fun in Seaside and where to eat and where to stay in both towns.
~Cheers!
Mo
Editor's Note: For more North Coast trip ideas, read Holly's Sugar Cones, Sand and Sun in Cannon Beach blog from 4/5/07 or Ashley's Mother-Daughter Adventure in Astoria blog from 5/2/07.
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What's Going on in Oregon This June?
June 2, 2007
Happy June! As the days get longer and brighter, we’re dreaming of the Oregon outdoors. Camping, hiking, biking, rafting- it's all on our list of things to do this summer.
This month, one of you lucky subscribers will win a grape-stomping vacation to Willamette Valley wine country during fall harvest. Ready to get your feet dirty?
Also, we’ve got a crowd-pleaser recipe from Ashland’s Larks Restaurant that stars Oregon-fresh berries and nuts. Impress dad with it on Father’s Day.
See you in Oregon, where we’re planning our next hike…
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Oregon Summer Travel Update
May 25, 2007
Summer travel update from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Oregon's two major interstates (I-5 & I-84) connect our largest cities to each other and our neighboring states. But despite the diverse and dramatic scenery that's revealed along each one, you simply can't appreciate Oregon from the fast lane of the freeway. So take a few hours (or a few days) and explore some of our roads less traveled. They can escort you along a rollicking river or a rugged coastline. They can guide you to the base of a majestic peak or the edge of a massive canyon. Granted, these routes may not offer the fastest ways to get around Oregon. Whichever one you happen to be on, however, you're sure to get quite a rush.
But before you travel Oregon this summer…check out www.TripCheck.com or call 511 (in Oregon) for the latest road and weather conditions and do drive carefully. Our friends at ODOT are working hard this summer to make our highways and bridges safer and you may encounter traffic restrictions, lane closures, detours, and delays. Check out construction maps before you go and use caution when driving through work zones.
Safe travels!
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What's Going on in Oregon this May
May 1, 2007
Today in Oregon, the sun is shining. Fishermen are casting their flies into the rivers, couples are driving to wine country, and families are at the beach building sandcastles and dipping their toes into the Pacific Ocean. And unfortunately, we’re sitting inside writing about it!
This month, we’ve got a lot of fun stuff for you, including a delicious (and easy) salmon marinade recipe, ideas to help you plan your best-ever Oregon summer vacation, and the scoop on our famous Memorial Day Weekend in Wine Country event.
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Did You GoSeeOregon?
April 27, 2007
Did you GoSeeOregon yet? As we told you six weeks ago, Travel Oregon is supporting a one-of-a-kind project that adds “social networking” to the Oregon tourism experience. The website, GoSeeOregon.com, was built by Oregon-based GoSeeTell Network Inc. and allows travelers to share information, tips and recommendations about places to go and things to do across the state.
Of course you might ask why there is a need for another travel website about Oregon. The answer to this is very simple: GoSeeOregon.com is not about Oregon - it is about the people who travel in Oregon.
It is about the hikers, bikers, rafters, skiers, honeymooners, wine-tasters, beachcombers, Paulina-plunge-takers, fly-fisher(wo)men, theater-lovers, sand-boarders, beer-drinkers, campers, horseback-riders, rock-climbers, berry-pickers and all the others travel in Oregon to have a good time.
In a nutshell: GoSeeOregon.com is a website about you and we want to hear from you. We want to know where you like to go and what you like to do. What are your favorite restaurants, B&Bs, attractions and activities?
Continue reading "Did You GoSeeOregon?"
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TravelOregon.com Declared A Webby Honoree!
April 12, 2007
By Ashley Moran
The staff at Travel Oregon is psyched to announce that The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has designated TravelOregon.com as an official “Honoree” in the Tourism category for the 11th Annual Webby Awards!
TravelOregon.com was chosen as an honoree out of the 8,000 entries received from all 50 states- and over 60 countries! But of course we wouldn't have been able to make our website what it is without your feedback- thank you for helping make our website great!
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Inside Scoop – Behind the Making of 365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon
April 10, 2007
What does it take to build a visual mosaic of 365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon?
Coffee, sugar, lost sleep and an army of dedicated and enthusiastic staff, partners and vendors!
The Travel Oregon (TO) office has been buzzing with excitement over the past month-and-a-half as we got ready to take “365” live on April 1. Our “east” conference room in Salem was transformed into a campaign style war room—stacks of event listings were strewn over the floors, the walls were adorned with design “comps,” and a full-time temp hammered away on a Mac and a PC (ok, not simultaneously) trying to get the events identified by the campaign into our web database.
And all across the state, our partners scurried to get us lists of ideas for events and things to do. Meanwhile in Portland, teams at Wieden+Kennedy (lead/ad agency), opus:creative (web agency), and eROI (e-marketing agency) were diligently working away on the vital components of what’s since been called “one of the best client/agency collaborations I have ever worked on” by Ken Smith, our Account Director at Wieden+Kennedy.
Welcome to 365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon!
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Spring Has Sprung - Wherefore Art Thou?
April 2, 2007
This month we're celebrating the arts in Oregon. We've got so much -- theater, ballet, independent film, modern dance -- that we're not sure where to begin.
So, how about with an arts getaway to Bend?! One of you will win a fabulous vacation to this booming Central Oregon town to attend the BendFilm Festival in October. And what's more, we've got a savory white truffle risotto recipe from Chef Jeff Park of The Campbell House in Eugene.
See you in Oregon, where the sun is shining and we've got spring in our step.
~ Emily, Ashley, & Mo
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365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon
April 1, 2007
"There’s always something to do Oregon!" I can't tell you how many times I’ve said this to my friends and family. The truth of the matter is the fact that Oregon is a zany and wonderful place where one could never get bored. Whether you’re eating yummy Szechuan noodle dishes at a mysterious underground restaurant in Old Town Portland or partaking in annual Mosquito Festival in Paisley (Eastern Oregon), there never is a dull moment in Oregon.
I am excited and honored to announce that today (Sunday, April 1 - this is no joke!), we launched our first ever digital media campaign; it’s called 365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon and highlights a year’s worth of things see and do in Oregon. From the Eighth Annual UFO Festival to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, we wanted to give you a daily glimpse of what's going on in a state where things are not business as usual.
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Show Oregon Your Love at GoSeeOregon.com!
March 9, 2007
Valentine’s Day was Oregon’s birthday, which may have something to do with the way people feel about visiting and playing here. But why wait for a Hallmark holiday to show your love? Now you can declare your devotion anytime at www.GoSeeOregon.com.
Released to the public last month, www.GoSeeOregon.com allows locals and visitors alike to share their Oregon experiences, to recommend places they enjoy and connect with like-minded travelers. It is the first social networking web site just for people who love Oregon.
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March in Oregon
March 5, 2007
Oregon days are getting longer and brighter, cherry blossoms are washing the sky pink and we’re in the mood to celebrate!
This month, one of you will win a fabulous getaway to Portland to hang out with Oregon’s artisan winemakers at the Portland Indie Wine Festival.
We’re also excited about our brand new issue of Travel Oregon Magazine, a fabulous seafood recipe, waterfall hikes, tulip festivals and so much more.
See you in Oregon,
~ The Editors
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What's going on in Oregon this February?
February 5, 2007
This month we’re going all out for romance! We have 7 romantic getaway suggestions, fabulous ideas for the single-and-independent crowd plus staff picks for a good place to steal that kiss.
We're also excited to give you a chance to win an escape for two to the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.
Finally, we’re sharing a delectable dinner recipe from Bend’s Pine Tavern Restaurant, a winter road trip idea and the low-down on February’s BIG events, from the Portland Jazz Festival to the Oregon Chocolate Festival.
See you in Oregon ~ The Editors
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For the Love of Chocolate - A Guide to Oregon's Specialty Chocolate Makers
January 29, 2007
With Valentine's Day around the corner, no doubt chocolate is on your mind. This year, why not head to a specialty artisan chocolate store? Oregon is chock-full of such artisan chocolatiers who are intent on dipping, rolling and sprinkling their way into your good graces. From Portland to Ashland, here are chocolate shops that are putting Oregon on the map with their tasty treats.
Euphoria Chocolate Company
Eugene-based Euphoria makes high-quality, European-style truffles with a local twist. Their Oregon Wine Truffles are blended with local wines—Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Cabernet—and rich chocolate. Also on the menu are classic truffles, chocolate bars, even malt balls.
Three Eugene Locations:
6 W. 17th, 541.343.9223
532 Valley River Center, 541.343.3995
4090 Stewart Rd., 541.344.4605
www.euphoriachocolate.com
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Old Town Portland - A Filmmakers Take
January 26, 2007
One of my favorite places in Portland is its funky Old Town (Chinatown). It's home to a bustling arts and entertainment district and filled with eclectic characters, hip nightspots, good eats and one-of-a-kind attractions such as Portland Saturday Market, the Chinese Gardens and Voodoo Doughnut . My wife and I wandered into this neighborhood by mistake on our first day in the city (we got off at the wrong MAX stop) and after just a few minutes wandering the streets, we were completely ethralled by the spirit of Old Town.
What really adds character to old town however is its mysterious and not-so savory past. Watch this short movie by Dicky Dahl (a Portland based writer, filmmaker and former front man for Stratotanker) to experience Old Town Portland for yourself. ~ Happy Friday! - Mo
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Happy New Year from Oregon!
January 5, 2007
We hope that by now the confetti has been cleaned up and the empty champagne bottles have been recycled....it's time for a brand new year!
Now that the holiday season is over, it’s time to get thinking about the year ahead. Whether you hope to spend more time with your family, plan to get fit, we’ve drummed up a few fun Oregon ideas to help you keep your New Year’s resolution.
Family Time: You know the old saying: A family that plays together, stays together. Well, we’ve got a whole lot of family-friendly activities to offer-up. Check out these family fun getaway ideas.
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Happy Holidays from Travel Oregon
December 21, 2006
As you embark on your holiday travels, be sure to indulge in all that Oregon has to offer. If you have yet to make plans for New Year's Eve, check out our events page for tons of holiday fun.
The blog will be on vacation through the new year, to catch up on some much needed rest and begin brainstorming some more great ideas. So, until then, have a happy, safe and healthy holiday!
Cheers!
The Staff at Travel Oregon
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What's Going on this December in Oregon?
December 6, 2006
In Oregon, snow is piling high, buildings are decked out in holiday lights, and we're celebrating the season with many local festivities.
As always, there's no sales tax in Oregon and we have many great ideas on finding that perfect gift. And if you're in the market for a Christmas tree, bundle up and take the kids out to one of Oregon's many ''U-cut'' Christmas tree farms.
Finally, we have a sweet holiday recipe and a ski vacation giveaway to Hood River and Mt. Hood Meadows!
See you in Oregon! ~ The Editors (Mo & Emily)