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Oregon Heritage Farms
Oregon Heritage Farms Scholls, Oregon Drive about eight scenic miles southwest of Washington Square and look for that iconic big red barn, the site of the family-owned business called Oregon Heritage Farms. This apple orchard has been successfully running for over 25 years, complete with a seasonal farm-direct store with the best apples, cider, and…
12 Tried and True Tricks to Truly Tackle Jet Lag
The holidays are upon us, which means one thing is certain: people are traveling at a rate of 55% more than usual. Traveling long distances can oftentimes ruin holiday spirits, jet lag taking down even the cheeriest of travelers. The entire world has 24 different time zones, the United States alone holding 6 of them….
South Store Cafe
South Store Cafe The South Store Cafe has been sitting on the corner of Scholls Ferry Round and Hillsboro Highway for over a century now, a humble yet highly traversed general store turned cafe that has been around since 1903. This quaint local gathering place serves the best fresh pastries, soups, sandwiches, and a full…
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Travel Lovers
If you’re scratching your head at what to get the travel lover in your life, never fear. Build up their travel gear with a great Christmas gift this holiday season and they’ll thank you all the way to Italy, Berlin, Africa, or wherever’s next on their travel bucket list. Gifts you’ll find here are both…
Mountainside Lavender
Mountainside Lavender Mountainside Lavender is a small family-fun farm nestled deep within the hillside of Chehalem Mountain in the quaint town of Scholls. Here your group will find over 2,000 various lavender plants representing over 20 varieties of French and English lavenders in several different shades of whites, pinks, and purples. This “splendid aroma of…
Al’s Garden Center
Al’s Garden Center Established in Woodburn in 1948 as Al and Ann Bigej’s Fruit Stand you will find your group’s first stop, Al’s Garden Center. This highly popular Oregon gardening center is a third-generation owned and operated a local business that sells everything from potted herbs and flowers to BBQs and outdoor furniture. This location…
Cruise In Country Diner
Cruise-In Country Diner Hillsboro, Oregon End your culinary adventurous day here at the extremely fun Cruise in Country Diner. This diner gives the classic feel of the 1950s-60s diner, complete with extensive classic car decor from the era. Your group will encounter quality food at great prices here, the perfect eatery for kids, families, and…
Oregon Orchard Hazelnuts
Oregon Orchard Hazelnuts The Oregon Orchard is a vast hazelnut orchard known across the country for its online and on-site store, The Growers Store. This orchard is known as the place to get quality hazelnuts, a company that began as a small coop of Oregon hazelnut growers in 1984 and quickly turned into the largest…
SakeOne
SakeOne SakeOne, or what first began as Japan American Beverage Company, is the unique sake importer and creator that began in Forest Grove in 1992. This establishment is a celebrated Japan and United States partnership that first served the community as the number one importer of authentic Japanese sake, then took to its own and…
Smith Berry Farm
Smith Berry Farm The Smith Berry Farm was established first in 1978, as a humble yet hugely locally loved U-pick raspberry farm in Hillsboro. Today this 30-acre family farm offers much more than just berries, the farm as a whole offering a wide variety of fresh produce, local food items, gardening tools, and educational items,…
Top 5 Spring Break Vacations for 2016
Yes, it’s December. Yes, spring is months away but honestly, it’s never too early to daydream about where you want to go for the next spring break. These top destinations are all sunny, stunning destinations with plenty in store for outdoor lovers and relaxation seekers alike. So, grab your closest friends and escape to the…
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is the premier science and technology museum in Portland founded in 1944. The actual museum site opened in 1992, however, the organization behind the museum saw its humble beginnings in 1906 when it held a national resources exhibit at the City Hall…
