Millennia ago, a series of cataclysmic geological events created by shifting tectonic plates lifted the Cascade mountains and sent a series of...
Art, wine and history in the Mid-Willamette Valley
August 7, 2019
Amid its award-winning wineries, farm-to-table restaurants and breathtaking recreational opportunities, Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley is also one...
Restaurants, wineries and breweries
August 1, 2019
Living in the middle of one of the country's most productive farmlands has its benefits. In Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley, you'll find the food-...
A small town with family fun
June 24, 2019
Known as the home of Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon, is located 20 minutes southwest of the state capital. The quaint town has must-...
Summer vacation is finally here
June 21, 2019
Weather and what to wear: Summer in the Willamette Valley is pleasantly balmy during the day...
Stop for produce, flowers and award-winning wine
June 18, 2019
Find produce, flowers and award-winning wines on the Marion Farm Loop. The route takes you to...
Wine tasting with a view near Salem, Oregon
June 7, 2019
Restore your spirits and satisfy your inner wine enthusiast with some of the most scenic wineries and tasting rooms in Oregon's Mid-Willamette...
Summer Dining Outdoors
June 4, 2019
A light breeze picks up and the sky grows softer as the sun begins to set. You’re in no hurry to move inside because summer is here and the time...
Things to do this summer
May 29, 2019
Need plans this summer? There are plenty of things to do near Salem, Oregon!
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Cycling routes from casual to challenging
May 13, 2019
The road is straight and flat, the pavement smooth. Your thoughts drift with the fragrant wafts from a mint field as you ride by. You pass cherry...