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    Author Craig Romano: Blending Love of the Outdoors and Writing

    by Nancy Zaffaro December 1, 2021
    by Nancy Zaffaro December 1, 2021

    Author Craig Romano is an award-winning outdoors writer and photographer who has written more than 25 books and articles for more than two dozen publications. He’s been interviewed on television,…

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    Dance Travel: Megan Taylor Morrison Talks Dance Adventure

    by Nancy Zaffaro October 28, 2020
    by Nancy Zaffaro October 28, 2020

    We travel to see new places, new cultures, and to meet new people. But another great reason to travel is to broaden our knowledge and experience with the interests and…

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    Calibama Cooking: Garlic and Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin Recipe

    by Nancy Zaffaro January 22, 2020
    by Nancy Zaffaro January 22, 2020

    Lori Rogers, a.k.a. Chef Lorious, is the author of the new book, Calibama Cooking: Classic and Contemporary Comfort Food. And we’re happy to share her garlic and brown sugar pork…

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    Eleanor Aldridge Shares Contemporary Paris With New Guidebook

    by Nancy Zaffaro October 29, 2019
    by Nancy Zaffaro October 29, 2019

    Journalist and author Eleanor Aldridge’s new book, Paris: A Curious Traveler’s Guide, offers much to both first-time visitors and those who have made many visits to the City of Love.…

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    Book Review: A Wild and Precious Memoir

    by Brian Fassett September 2, 2019
    by Brian Fassett September 2, 2019

    Susanne Rheault perfectly captures the juxtaposition between life in the United States and life in East Africa in her new book, My Wild and Precious Life. A skilled writer and…

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    Book Review: The Book of African Proverbs

    by Brian Fassett August 19, 2019
    by Brian Fassett August 19, 2019

    Gerd de Ley’s The Book of African Proverbs is an encyclopedic collection of cultural and social insights from across the African continent. The book is divided into nine sections that…

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    Portland Guidebooks: Oregon Writers Share Where to Go, Where to Eat

    by Nancy Zaffaro May 6, 2019
    by Nancy Zaffaro May 6, 2019

    If you’re looking for a city with vibrant urban energy, a fabulous food and drink scene, and accessible outdoor opulence, Portland, Oregon is the place to be. Take a look…

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Halibut and chips at Rogue in Newport, Oregon, wit Halibut and chips at Rogue in Newport, Oregon, with a really good Bloody Mary and a cup of clam chowder. Perfect after a hike and scenic view drive down to Oregon’s central coast.
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#thecoast #newport #newportoregon #oregon #roadtrip #coastal @rogue #rogueales #confettitravel #atthebeach #fishandchips #seafood #whatsforlunch
Sarcasm. It has its place. . . #bebold #boldandbea Sarcasm. It has its place.
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#bebold #boldandbeautiful #sarcasm #outthere #allinfun #confettitravel #womantraveler #solotravel  #traveling
Took a little walk around the grounds of the Thoma Took a little walk around the grounds of the Thomas Cant Ranch; purchased in 1910, the Cants raised a large family and thousands of sheep and hundreds of cattle. It’s in such an incredibly beautiful spot.
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum  #thomascantranch
And this area, the Foree trailhead with its VIBRAN And this area, the Foree trailhead with its VIBRANT greens was just incredible. I just loved all the things I learned about the region on this trip. DO visit! The towns are small and the country is big and beautiful.
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum
This was the last area of the Painted hills I visi This was the last area of the Painted hills I visited; the Painted Cover Trail. What a treat of vibrant reds!
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum
More of the painted hills! . . #johnday #johndayf More of the painted hills!
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum
The Painted Hills of Oregon! I walked 4 of the 5 s The Painted Hills of Oregon! I walked 4 of the 5 short, mostly accessible trails the show off the colors beautifully. The evening before, as I returned from the Sheep Rock Unit, I drove through some pretty heavy rains. This is VERY  unusual f it r this normally VERY dry area. There was some flooding in the region and I couldn’t do one of the longer hikes I’d planned. But the rain really brought out the colors beautifully the next morning!
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum
Here we are at the Foree trail in the Sheep Rock U Here we are at the Foree trail in the Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Pretty country, yes?
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At the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center. Wise wor At the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center. Wise words.
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum
The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center was the perf The Thomas Condon Paleontology Center was the perfect place to begin exploring the John Day region. There are three separate areas, covering 14,000 acres. And trust me, the area includes a whole lot of beautiful, open, lonely space!
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler @johndayriverterritory #paleontology #paleontologymuseum
Road trip!!!! If you’re approaching the John Day Road trip!!!! If you’re approaching the John Day region from the east (Idaho) your first stop, after filling the tank in Ontario, Oregon and getting on highway 25, may be Prairie City. Would have enjoyed more than a quick look but wanted to get to the Paleontology Center before they closed … so onward!
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#johnday #johndayfossilbeds #johndayfossilbedsnationalmonument #prairecity #oregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #roadtrip #highway26 #ontheroad #ontheroadagain #confettitravel #behindthewheel #solotravel #solotraveler #womantravel #womantraveler
Here we go again! Another orchid blooming. Such a Here we go again! Another orchid blooming. Such a satisfying little joy, and I love how long the blooms last. Threw in a shot of another orchid still in full bloom, another with some sunshine through the window, and another of the always blooming shamrocks. Summer is finally here for #portland!
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#orchids #orchidsofinstagram #orchidlover #shamrocks #houseplants #sunshine #inmyhouse
A moment of quiet peace! T’was supposed to be a A moment of quiet peace! T’was supposed to be a productive day, but some days don’t end up as expected. And that’s okay; it was a lovely day and felt great to be out in the warmth and the sun.
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#quiet #quietday #mysunroom #houseplants #bandw #blackandwhitephotography #athome
Pride Fest in Twin Falls, Idaho!!! . . #pridemonth Pride Fest in Twin Falls, Idaho!!!
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#pridemonth #pride #pride🌈 #pride2022 #idaho #twinfallspride #twinfallspridefestival #twinfalls #southernidaho #southernidahopride #festival
At Shoshone Falls on a sunny, warm, almost-summer At Shoshone Falls on a sunny, warm, almost-summer day.
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#shonshonefalls #idaho #twinfalls #twinfallsidaho #southernidaho @visitsouthernidaho #waterfalls #takeahike  #hiking #trails  #kayaking #roadtrip #statepark #rockformation
Love this place! . . #shonshonefalls #idaho #twinf Love this place!
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#shonshonefalls #idaho #twinfalls #twinfallsidaho #southernidaho @visitsouthernidaho #waterfalls #confettitravel #takeahike  #hiking #trails  #kayaking #roadtrip #statepark #rockformation
Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho. Great to see Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho. Great to see it when everything is so GREEN!
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#shonshonefalls #idaho #twinfalls #twinfallsidaho #southernidaho @visitsouthernidaho #waterfalls #takeahike  #hiking #trails  #kayaking #roadtrip #statepark #rockformation
When a girlfriend knows exactly what to bring to t When a girlfriend knows exactly what to bring to the potluck!
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#allyouneed #allyouneedisdessert #dessert #potluck #potluckfood #sweets #dessertfordinner #lovemygurls #lovemygirlfriends #girlfriendsbelike
The Snake River in Twin Falls, Idaho! This is jus The Snake River  in Twin Falls, Idaho! This is just to the west of Shoshone Falls. Wonderful trails right in town, plus a paved path perfect for all. I’ve been here four times before but never while everything is still bright spring-green. Great spot! Watched kayakers down below and base jumpers off the Perrine Bridge.
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#idaho #twinfalls #twinfallsidaho #perrinebridge #snakeriver #snakerivercanyon #snakerivercanyon #hiking #basejumping @tandembase #kayaking #takeahike #confettitravel #getoutside @visitsouthernidaho
So, a few things here: Anyone who knows me knows I So, a few things here: Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a shopper. I’m not good at it. I don’t like it. I like pretty things but I’m pretty much in and out, get what I need, I’m done. Browsing shops with girlfriends? No thanx! But there are those rare times when I’m just in the mood and browsing shops is just relaxing.
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Okay, so back to Baker City, Oregon. This is a town of 10k people, People. And check out, truly just a sampling of the fun shops. And hey! I even found the perfect bday gift for a friend!
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