Check out the article in today’s GT about this event. I just went and looked again at all the participating sites and I realize, I’ve only ever visited four of them. What a great opportunity to visit some new places and help a worthy cause at the same time. The event runs from noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, $10 passports are available at Corvallis Tourism Visitor’s Center as well as each of the tour sites.
Last summer, with gas prices at an all-time high, staycations were suddenly in vogue. The idea is to stay home and just relax and have fun in your local area, attend local events, or even just hang out in your yard & read a book. Alternatively, you could drive a little distance and camp or stay in a hotel or other lodging and enjoy that locality. Funny, these sound like my normal vacations! Anyway, in my internet wanderings, I came across Leaping Lamb Farm in Alsea, OR, and discovered that they offer a farm cabin stay – a perfect staycation idea for those of us around the valley! Our farm stay promises a retreat from the stresses of city life. Enjoy the privacy of a self-contained cabin, including: two bedrooms with queen-sized beds; a full bath; complete kitchen and eating area; large, airy living room with a double-futon couch;...
