Seventy years ago, folksinger Woody Guthrie spent one month in the Northwest traveling up and down the Columbia River writing songs for the Bonneville Power Administration. The songs he wrote during that short stay in 1941 still resonate in the Northwest and compel us to claim Guthrie for our own. While his most famous song… Read More Woody Guthrie in the Pacific Northwest: the Lost Songs
We’ve driven by the Milwaukie Elk’s Lodge on McLoughlin a million times and got the chance recently check it out. Preserved in time – wood paneling, groovy lighting fixtures, and a great bar. And, apparently it’s for sale. It’s an interesting area on McLoughlin. Close to the Bomber, near ratty hotels, next door to a… Read More Milwaukie’s Elk Lodge
Not much excitement to report round these parts. Hunkering down for the winter. In the meantime, enjoy some vintage tourism imagery. I think I’m ready for a winter road trip.
I received a press release from the Travel Channel promoting a new series, Mysteries at the Museum. Airing on Tuesday nights, the November 23 episode [9 pm] will feature the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum and one of its displays. From the release: Located on Oregon’s rugged Coast at the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum,… Read More Mystery item at Coos Museum
An interview with photographer and Oak Grove native Tom Rutter. … Read More Oak Grove: Evolution of a small Oregon town
Why do some Oregon Main streets and cities thrive while others struggle to find their voice, their niche, their purpose? … Read More Main streets: Win some/lose some
Continuing the “before they were famous” look at popular breweries and bars, the Produce Row Café has a bit of a different twist. … Read More Produce Row Cafe: Rebirth of the cool
Long before Portland became Foodgasm Central, home of artisan food worship and countless breathless articles written by the national media, there was the 1970s. … Read More Portland’s restaurant heritage
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