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Historic Fort Wakefield with 4 steps to the front porch. The 1929 building is white with a set of glass windows flanking the wood and glass front door. Four wood rocking chairs are on the front porch and an American flag hangs front the flag pole on the front on the building.

Fort Wakefield Carriage House in Sisters, Oregon

Lodging, Oregon, United States / Nancy Brown

Looking for an affordable place to stay in Sisters, Oregon with a historic past? The Fort Wakefield has been around since 1929. If only these walls could talk. Located in Central Oregon’s Deschutes County, the high desert city of Sisters has an 1880’s Western facade, yet plenty of culture abounds. Business owners and artists take […]

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Nancy D. Brown paddles the Kokopelli Platte inflatable kayak in Oregon's McKenzie River. She is wearing a beige straw sunhat, sunglasses, black and white swim shirt, gray lifejacket and holding a kayak paddle with two hands. She is surrounded by a forest of trees behind her and a grass-covered island.

Kokopelli Platte Inflatable Kayak Review

Oregon, Travel Gear, United States / Nancy Brown

Are you interested in purchasing a lightweight, inflatable kayak that is designed for lakes and gentle rivers? If you are looking for an easy to set up, well made kayak, you’ll want to read my Kokopelli Platte inflatable kayak review. I tested this 1-person inflatable kayak, as did my husband. Read on to learn why

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Hotel lobby with 2 antique chandeliers hanging from ceiling. Wood buffet table with vase and artificial flowers in front of room with 2 picture windows. Three beige and wood chairs separate the lobby from the parlor, across the hall. A rectangular Oriental rug holds a small, oval, glass-topped coffee table. Antique sofa is across from the 3 chairs. Reception check-in, long desk is to right of room, toward the back of the room.

Historic Balch Hotel Review

Lodging, Oregon, United States / Nancy Brown

Are you looking for a boutique hotel that is located on the east end of the Columbia Gorge? My historic Balch Hotel review will give you a first-hand look into a stay in Dufur, Oregon. The Balch Hotel is independently owned and operated by a husband and wife couple who put great care into this

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Three-story Ocean House in Newport, Oregon. Cap Cod style beach house with blue and white wood siding and glass windows facing Agate Beach. Large patio on rear of the oceanfront inn has Adirondack chairs on cement patio. Green shrubs surround the patio, from below.

Ocean House Newport Oregon Review

Lodging, Oregon, United States / Nancy Brown

If you are looking for privacy and romance on the central Oregon coast, Ocean House is the ideal Newport oceanfront inn. The 3-story boutique bed and breakfast is designed for adults looking to re-connect with nature and one another. My Ocean House Newport, Oregon review will give you a look into what you may expect

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Lady Florence suite with rose petals scattered on queen bed. A romance package of sparkling wine, chocolate charcuterie board and 2 champagne flutes are on a wooden hope chest at the base of the queen bed.

Lady Geneva Bed and Breakfast Review

2 Comments / Lodging, Oregon, United States / Nancy Brown

If you are looking for a boutique hotel in Medford, Oregon, you’ll want to read my Lady Geneva Bed and Breakfast review. Built in 1914, this luxury bed and breakfast in Southern Oregon is on the National Register Historic Places. Located in Medford’s Geneva-Minnesota Historic District, Lady Geneva Bed & Breakfast at Buhrman House is

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Best Western Peppertree Bend lobby, with floor to ceiling windows. A blue fabric sofa is against the glass window with a wooden oval table in front of couch. Two wooden faux stump table tops are in lobby for guests to stand around. A longer wood table is in the back, left corner with eight chairs for a work meeting space or gathering spot. Wood and lights are suspended from the high ceiling for decorative purposes.

Best Western Premier Peppertree Bend Review

Lodging, Oregon, United States / Nancy Brown

We all know that Bend, Oregon is the hip place to be when it comes to year round outdoor pursuits. Be it skiing in the winter or hiking and stand up paddling in the summer. Tack on a Central Oregon hotel stay and expenses start to add up. Best Western Premier Peppertree Bend to the

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