Noyo Harbor is one of the last small working ports on the west coast. You might think you’re on a movie set, or a theme park’s "seaport adventure." Docks and piers with weathered pilings, fishing vessels, Coast Guard trainees, seafood markets, and packing sheds, fuse with historical lodging,  outfitters, and charter boats.  And this scene would not be complete without … [Read more...]

Nestled in a High Sierra meadow at the top of Donner Pass just before the Nevada border, lies the Gold Rush-era town of Truckee, California. Now a bustling mountain resort boasting year-round outdoor activities like hiking, camping, boating, skiing, and wildflowers in June, Donner Lake is just around the bend, while spectacular Lake Tahoe is a mere half-hour away. At … [Read more...]

A sense of excitement abounds when you pull off Highway 84 to explore the 75-mile-long scenic byways of the Pacific Northwest on U.S. Route 30. Troutdale, Oregon is the western gateway to the Historic Columbia River Highway, the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway, and the Columbia River Gorge.  It is also the gateway to many of the best places to eat in Troutdale.   Located … [Read more...]

My kind of town, Chicago is...Wrigley Field, The Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier and of course, the deep-dish pizza - a spin on a classic dish that is as original and authentic as the Windy City itself. As a major metropolitan area, you can get pizza all over the city.  But when it comes to the deep-dish specialty pizza, we've found a handful of places where you can get the … [Read more...]

Looking for where to go for breakfast or brunch in my hometown of Oklahoma City? From trendy, designer restaurants to hometown favorites that I have been frequenting since I was a kid, to vegan and vegetarian options- this list of Oklahoma City breakfast restaurants is sure to have something on it to please everyone! The 18 Best Oklahoma City Breakfast Restaurants Hatch … [Read more...]