Fort Hoskins, Oregon

Fort Hoskins was one of three forts built in the Oregon territory to protect white settlers from coastal indians on the Siletz Reservation and to protect those same indians from white settlers.

By all accounts from both military records, and from journals kept by two soldiers stationed at the...
Fort Hoskins, Oregon

Where to stay when visiting Portland Oregon

Little old Portland Oregon has certainly became an extremely popular place to visit and move to these days. It has made hundreds of "best of" lists in newspapers, magazines, and blogs. These include lists "Best Food City" Best place to live, and even as a Top Ten Tourist Destination. Instead of focusing on all of that, because if you're hear you already know all about that stuff, here is a list of places to stay while you're visiting Portland - Portland Airport Hotels - Downtown Portland Hotels - Portland Bed and Breakfast (my favorite category!) - McMenamins Portland - home to a number of historic hotels - Portland Guest Houses - for the budget traveler - Hotels in Portland Oregon - the list of the best of the best - Oregon Dude Ranches - just in case you want the cowboy/cowgirl/rural living experience. What is your favorite hotel in Portland?

Pet Friendly Hotels, Motels and Vacation Rentals on the Oregon and Washington Coasts

I am working on a number of posts about Pet Friendly travel for the Pacific Northwest. So far I have Lincoln City, Bend, and Cannon Beach. More are coming soon, so keep on the look out for them! See the full list here - Northwest Pet Friendly Travel