Earth Day is Everyday in Oregon…or something like that

Well since Earth Day is upon us, I thought I'd mention the Oregon Garden. They have a great event every year signifying Earth Day. There are great giveaways, free admission, and overall good times for all.

Take a minute and check out the Garden. We all know there is one or more thing we could do to help Mother Nature, come learn about it at this Silverton treat. Also, while you're there, have a bite to eat in downtown Silverton. Many great restaurants are in town such as O'Brien's, El Toro, Silver Grill, and so on!

Latest city to offer Wi-Fi - Lebanon?!

According to this article, Lebanon is going to blanket its entire city limits with Wi-Fi. Users are going be allowed free use of it up to 10 hours without incurring any fees.

I know cities around Oregon have been talking about implementing free Wi-Fi, but its remarkable that a small town in the Willamette Valley is taking one of the first leaps. Go Lebanon! How about it Eugene, Portland, Salem? Are you going to step up?

Been Waiting to Go Skiing/Snowboarding?

Now's the time! Over Spring Break, the mountains gained a foot to two feet, depending on the location; and just over the last 24 hours another 20 inches have fallen!

Oregon is blessed with some great skiing hot spots. If you're close to Portland, check out Timberline or Mt. Hood Meadows. If you prefer to visit Central Oregon, Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon offers some amazing views and fine, Rocky Mountain style powder.

My personal favorite is Mt. Bachelor. They are on the eastern side of the Cascades, giving them the dryer snow that makes for better skiing and snowboarding!

A whole week and what to do?

Spring Break in Oregon...what a fun time. Without a doubt, the most happen' place on the Oregon Coast for Spring Break is Seaside. People walk up and down the boardwalk and downtown area and there is something to interest everyone in your vacationing party.

Also another way to enjoy the week off is to go camping. Check out all of Oregon's State Parks.

After you go out and enjoy your adventure, post in my comments to let me know where you went and what you did!

About this weather

Wow.

What a wonderful Winter we have had. We had one of our driest Februarys ever and are on track to have the driest March on record.

What affect has this had? The trees and flowers are blooming early, especially on the western side of the state.

Also, check out the coast it was 70 degrees the other day in Newport. If you havent get out and explore this beautiful time of year!

Here's something you don't encounter every day.

Typically when you think of wineries in Oregon you think of the North Willamette Valley including McMinnville, Salem, and Newberg areas. The last place I would think a winery would be along Oregon's rugged beach. However, to my surprise, there is an excellent establishment called the Flying Dutchmen Winery located on Otter Rock near Depoe Bay.

According to this article, the winery's owner claims that some customers can taste the salt air in the wine, adding to its flavor. Even though the winery is small, it only enhances the atmosphere the next time youre cruising Hwy 101 on the coast, check it out!

Like "The Aviator"? You'll Love Seeing the Spruce Goose in Person

In McMinnville there is a treat for the whole family. The Evergreen Aviation Museum islocated across Highway 18 from The McMinnville Airport and offers something the whole family. At the museum you'll find planes from all eras of aviation history. The highlight, however, is the grandest airplane of all - the Spruce Goose.

For those of you who don't know, the Spruce Goose is the largest plane to take flight. Howard Hughes built his dream planeback in the 30's and 40's as an expression of American might. For those of you who have seen the Aviator movie, why not take a trip out to McMinnville and see the crown jewel of Hughes organization?

Click Here for a news article regarding it and click here to watch a video...