National Apple Pie Day is May 13 National Apple Pie Day doesn’t necessarily have to be celebrated with an apple pie, right. Why not Apple Pie Cookies? The innkeeper at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast put a little spin on the classic apple pie and the results were amazing. For a quicker, easier assembly she used refrigerated pie crusts Apple Pie Cookies 6 green apples 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts) 5 ounces caramel sauce 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Ground cinnamon 1) Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment and non stick spray ..read more

Your experience in “City of Roses” and surrounding area will be perfect with a stay at Fulton House Bed and Breakfast, our only Portland area bed and breakfast. You’ll find unique accommodations close to the region’s many attractions, including: A dozen distinctive neighborhoods – each with its own personality Arts abound at galleries, theaters & music venues A cutting edge foodie scene driven by local ingredients, beer, wine & coffee Cultural experiences await at museums, gardens and events, fairs and festivals throughout the year Recreation on miles of trails at Forest Park Riverfro ..read more

National Small Business Week is April 28 through May 4, 2024. America runs on small businesses and small businesses are the retail backbone of our communities and our economy. Shop Small is a nationwide movement dedicated to supporting thousands of small businesses and encouraging shoppers to think small. For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. We hope you will celebrate with us by supporting the inns of the Oregon Bed an ..read more

Brey House Bed and Breakfast Inn in Lincoln City, Oregon is only 100 feet away from stairs leading down to a long Pacific Ocean Beach. The private entrance rooms have ocean views, private baths, quilts, warm blankets, and plush bath towels. Awaken to sound of the Pacific Ocean and the aroma of your hearty breakfast being prepared. Served with an ocean view along with fruit, juices, milk, coffee, tea, a full course breakfast meal and a freshly baked sweet treat. Walking to Lincoln City shops, restaurants and Chinook Winds Casino is easy from Brey House Bed and Breakfast Inn. Rooms with Fantasti ..read more

One easy hike and 4 Columbia Gorge Waterfalls on this Waterfall Wednesday This 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Cascade Locks, Oregon is a section of the soon to be complete Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. It’s considered an easy route and takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. Start at Starvation Creek State Park. From the Old Parkdale Inn head down to Hood River and Interstate 84. Travel west to Exit 51, Wyeth, and get back on the interstate east towards Starv ..read more

The bed and breakfasts of Monmouth, Oregon welcome you to the charming heart of the Willamette Valley and is the historic hop capital of the world. These inspected B&B inns offer elegant lodging and easy access to the highlights of the Monmouth area, including: Western Oregon University – established in 1856, WOU’s beautiful campus boasts the distinction of having one of the largest Christmas trees in the United States and is the oldest public university in Oregon & on the West Coast Independence Heritage Museum – explore the history & culture of Polk County through an extensive c ..read more

Welcome to Baywood Shores Bed and Breakfast on the shores of Siletz Bay. Here you will find comfort and conveniences in two very unique suites: The Captain’s Quarters and the Cape Cod Room. Each suite welcomes you to rest in a king-size bed and a 2-person Jacuzzi. You will also find everything you need to feel at ease: a refrigerator, microwave, private bathroom, TV with VCR/DVD player, and more. Make yourself at home and enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast. Be mesmerized by the ebb and flow of the salty water along the Oregon coast. And amazed by the stunning, panoramic view of the ever-chan ..read more

Dutch Baby Pancakes, sometimes called German pancakes, Bismarks or Dutch Puffs. Dutch babies were introduced in the first half of the 1900s at Manca’s Cafe, a family-run restaurant that was located in Seattle, Washington. While these pancakes are derived from the German Pfannkuchen, it is said that the name Dutch baby was coined by one of the owner’s daughters. Whatever we want to call them they continue to be a welcomed breakfast dish at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast.  We serve them filled with fruits and berries from the Hood River Valley, a bit of fresh squeezed lemo ..read more

Lower Kentucky Falls and Upper Kentucky Falls: Upper Kentucky Falls (W52): is the first of three spectacular waterfalls on the Kentucky Falls Trail, a 3.7-mile moderate out-and-bike hike. About 2-miles after Upper Kentucky Falls you’ll see an old growth forest and spectacular twin falls plunging 100 feet, they are: Lower Kentucky Falls (W51) and North Fork of the Smith Falls. The area is also popular with bird-watchers, so grab your binoculars and prepare for spectacular adventure. Leashed dogs are welcome! In the Willamette Valley you can spend your entire day doing nothing. Relax on a com ..read more

Ever since the first cave paintings of handprints and hunts, the art on our walls has been a window into our lives, our communities and ourselves. Throughout history, murals have served as a means of storytelling, cultural expression, and community engagement, leaving a lasting imprint on the landscapes of civilizations past and present. Today murals continue to be an important art form, with artists around the world using them to beautify urban spaces and celebrate cultural heritage. The videos of Travel Oregon’s Oregon, Only Slightly Exaggerated reveal whimsical scenes of enchanting for ..read more