by Danielle Denham | Mar 7, 2023 | Adventures, Camping, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Road Trips, Southern Oregon
Located in the beautiful Umpqua National Forest in Southern Oregon, Umpqua Hot Springs is a hidden gem that offers visitors an unforgettable experience of relaxation and natural beauty. The Cascade Mountain Range is a lovely backdrop, while the crystal clear waters...
by Danielle Denham | Mar 1, 2023 | Featured, Interesting, Wildlife
There's something truly magical about these pint-sized flying powerhouses. Watching hummingbirds feeding, flitting around, and performing their stunning aerial aerobatics can keep you occupied for hours. Even if you don't happen to have a feeder in your yard (and you...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Willamette Valley
Located just off Main Street in Springfield, Oregon, the Kona Café Hawaiian Barbecue has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike for as long as I can remember. If you're looking for a taste of the islands in the Pacific Northwest, Kona Café is the place to be....
by Danielle Denham | Feb 18, 2023 | Architecture, Conservation, History, Movies/TV Shows, News
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the theater as they came out. Not that they were great by any stretch of the imagination, but two things...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 17, 2023 | Food & Drink, Portland, Willamette Valley
As I sit here at home in front of my laptop typing away, every now and again there's a place that's painful to write about. Not painful in an "ouch" sort of way, but in the sense that it floods back warm memories of family and food so good that just looking at photos...