Category Archives: Oregon

Tough Decisions in the Oregon Wine Country

Posted on June 13, 2013 by volovecto

The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (www.willamettewines.com) lists over 180 wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The first tough decision is where to start, the second, which ones to visit? To celebrate my sister’s birthday, my mother and I escorted her to … Continue reading →

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The Columbia River Gorge Loop

Posted on October 22, 2012 by volovecto

During my very quick three-day visit home to Oregon, my sister, my father, and I spent one day driving the scenic Columbia River Gorge loop.   We started in Portland, crossed the Columbia River via the I-5 bridge at Jantzen Beach and entered … Continue reading →

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The Best Things About Oregon

Posted on August 30, 2012 by volovecto

Oregon is my home state.  Florida is my adopted state.  At times I have felt terribly homesick for Oregon and the west coast, and nothing will make that feeling go away except a trip back home.  Four days off is not … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend in Oregon: Lessons in genealogy and a vineyard horseback ride.

Posted on June 3, 2011 by volovecto

With 5 days off from work, I headed to Oregon for the Memorial Day weekend and my sister Katy’s birthday.  It was typical spring weather in Oregon, mostly cloudy skies with brief moments of heavy rain, followed by patches of sun, … Continue reading →

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