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Tag: Oregon
Aug 4, 2020

Going Lakeside

It's heating up in Los Angeles, and like many Angelenos, we are flocking to cooler pastures with our families to enjoy some summer experiences.

Discover the Pristine Beauty of the Sporades Islands

Nestled in the northwest Aegean Sea, the Sporades Islands are a hidden gem of Greece, offering breathtaking natural beauty and unique experiences for every traveler. Comprised of four main islands — Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros — this island cluster is renowned for its lush pine forests, crystal-clear waters and idyllic beaches.

Dec 7, 2019

Hiking with the Family

We had a very dry November here in Southern Oregon, which meant there were lots of opportunities to get yard work done and, far more fun, get outside and enjoy the fall colors. When my daughter called and asked if I wanted to join her family for a hike up Upper Table Rock, just a few miles from my home, I jumped at the chance.

Aug 10, 2019

A Quiet Getaway

If you're like me, your summer has flown by and you wonder where it's gone. The editorial team has just wrapped up the September issue of Global Traveler, and just the other day I saw a huge display of Halloween costumes at our local Costco. Thankfully, my husband and I took a welcome five-day break a few weeks ago that involved no flights or detailed planning and was blessedly unstructured. With projects around the house, plenty of company and, yes, work up until then, we were happy to make a quick and easy getaway and just chill.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.

Mar 23, 2019

A Sure Sign of Spring

The past few weeks have brought several harbingers of spring here in Southern Oregon, hard on the heels of a late winter snowfall. Daffodils and trees are blooming, lawns need mowing, birds sing sweetly all day and frogs in the wetlands sing all night. And just days before spring officially commenced, this weekend saw one of my favorite signs of spring: the annual Oregon Cheese Festival.