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Sherri’s Top 5 Things to Do in Vancouver

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Oct. 2-6: It is not always easy to come up with only five favorites of a city.  There’s always an extra handful of contenders.  Though, I have cultivated a ritual that helps me sort the “that was great” from the “must do’s”.  At the end of a trip,

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Check Out Real Vancouver Chinatown

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Oct 2-6: With over 40% of Vancouverites being of Asian descent, it comes as no surprise that Chinatown feels authentic and is a vibrant slice of the city.  So much so, that you should check out the real Vancouver Chinatown.  There is a hustle and bustle that is evident from walking through the streets of this hood,

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DIY Vancouver Bike Tours – Soaking up the Local Scene

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Oct 2-6: Abundant green spaces with ribbons of bike paths weaving through them.  This is part of what makes Vancouver such a desirable and livable city.  Miles of trails become the playground for young and old urbanites alike to explore some of the best that Vancouver has to offer. 

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The Oregon Country Fair

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Oregon Country FairJul. 7-9: I have been going to the Oregon Country Fair  since 1997, but this is the first year I am writing about it.  Why?  Well, for a couple reasons.  Firstly, I did not start writing for pleasure until a couple years ago when I started my blog. 

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A Day Hiking Tillamook Bay

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Hiking the Columbia GorgeJul. 19: In the 20 years (to the month) that I have lived in Oregon, I have only visited the north coast  one time.  I know that sounds absurd, especially for someone who has been all over the state, but in short, there was always plenty to do an hour north or an hour south of Florence,

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Hiking the Columbia Gorge

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Hiking the Columbia GorgeJul. 25: Two hikes in less than a week.  Now this I could get used to.  June seemed to come and go and I didn’t get out of town for any sort of exploration.  This actually suited me just fine. I have been thoroughly enjoying exploring Portland,

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Camping in Mt Hood for the Weekend

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Aug 11-13: Standing proud and determined as seen from downtown Portland, is Mt Hood, 11,250 feet tall and Oregon’s tallest mountain.  It is part of the volcanic Cascade Range.  And the Cascades are part of what attracts many outdoorsy folks to live in Oregon.

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Rafting the Deschutes

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

Rafting the DeschutesAug. 15: For the last few years, I have been part of an annual event with some friends rafting the Deschutes River, in Central Oregon.  What draws people there?  Its proximity to Bend, expansive high desert scenery, and dependably hot summers all make it a very appealing destination.

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The Great American Eclipse

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

The Great American EclipseAug. 21: It seems like every few months, there is some astrological thing that is happening, that is some sort of once in a lifetime event.  Of if I live to see it twice, I was in diapers once and demented the other time.

They don’t all interest me,

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Hiking Around Mt St Helens

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Hiking Around Mt St HelensAug. 25: The windows from my apartment face north and, on clear days, I am graced with seeing Mt St Helens, 70 miles away.  From that distance, the mountain is not that big.  Being that it has snow on it much of the year,

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