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Articles related to "Pacific Northwest"
A Northwest Wine Primer, Part 1 The background and sketched timeline of the Pac NW winemaking history. Part 1 of 2. pacific northwest wine • wines • winemaking
Californians Size Up the Pacific Northwest California and Pacific Northwest wines compared. pacific • northwest • wine • vitis vinifera • viticulture
Pacific Madrone Trees Madrone is a stunning tree overhanging coastlines from its perch on rocky cliffs. Look for its evergreen leaves, summer flowers and bright fall berries. madrone • madrona • arbutus • arbutus menziesii • heath
Pacific Northwest Flowering Shrubs Spring brings the blooms of huckleberry, rhododendron and a profusion of other flowering shrubs and small trees in forests from northern California to British Columbia. pacific northwest flowering shrubs • wildflowers • rhododendron • pacific dogwood • red elderberry
Seattle Seattle might be a bit damp, but this verdant Pacific Northwest port city offers the best of urban and rural within just a few hours travel. seattle • emerald city • pacific northwest • port • puget sound
Secret Seattle Here I share five local hotspots that no visitor to Seattle should miss. From a native who loves to go back again and again, enjoy. Just don't tell anyone. seattle • alternative • travel • tourism • pacific northwest
The PacNW Wine Regions’ Climatic Challenges and Benefits There are isolated places in the hills and dales of the NW that have known vines for more than 100 years, and they are the exception rather than the rule. Phrases like “Black Freeze” were coined from the seasons that froze the vines back to their roots and successfully stunted the PacNW vinifera industry for most of the twentieth century. Like every climate, there are those pockets of agriculture which are sheltered or drained just right to avoid the climate’s extremes, but they are always the few. More often, grape growers turn to other means for dulling the edges of climate. It is no different in the Northwest, and happily, that stress brings out the best in the vines, the wines and the people who raise them. pacific • northwest • wine • climate • vintage
The Rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island, Canada Autumn travels recently took me into the rainforest of Pacific Rim National Park. The remote western coast of this uncrowded island is an alternative traveler's dream. Natural wonders abound and totem poles appear in the strangest places. And sometimes, like I did, you'll find your animal spirit guide waiting for you. pacific northwest • canada • camping
Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon, “The King of Grapes”, reigns over a smaller realm in the Pac NW than in other parts of the world. In Bordeaux, it provides the structure and backbone of the world’s most illustrious and sought after red wine blends. In California, it commands the highest prices and most expensive vineyard sites in the U.S.. It is a slightly different story in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. washington state • wine • cabernet sauvignon • vintage • pacific northwest
Choco, Colombia's Pacific Coast Choco remains largely unvisited and unknown by visitors to Colombia and Colombians alike, now is the time to visit. colombia's pacific northwest • humpback whales in colombia • travelling in choco • bahia solano colombia • surfing in colombia
Mountain Press -- Alpine Flowers and Birding Stories Mountain Press publishes various field guides on assorted subjects. Those about alpine plants and a book about birding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are reviewed this week. birding • upper peninsula of michigan • alpine flowers of new england • pacific northwest mountain flowers • rocky mountain alpine plants
Pet Friendly Hotels Portland OR Top rated hotels in Portland, Oregon, lay out the welcome mat for your four legged companion. Pets can enjoy a first class vacation in the Pacific Northwest. portland oregon • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • pacific northwest • dogs and cats
The Garden of Weeden -- Patricia Thomas Gardening Pacific Northwest style - including that famed blue poppy! gardens • willow furniture • gardening • dried flowers • home-based business
The Salmon's Ancient Origins Onchorhynchus's ancestors first appear in the fossil record 50 million years ago, offering a vital clue as to where this line of fish originated. pacific salmon origins • ancient pacific salmon • alaska salmon origin • fresh water salmonid • alaska fresh water salmon
Funky Portland Restaurants & Cafes Pick an interesting restaurant when eating in Oregon's Rose City. For a quick snack or a truly unique experience, both can be found at these funky favorite eateries. funky restaurants in portland oregon • good food cafes • portland's funky places to eat • portland oregon travel restaurant ideas • entertaining in portland oregon
Must Have Cookbooks From staight forward cookbooks to wine guides- here's a handy list you don't want to go shopping without! this food • that wine • hip tastes • best cookbooks+2007 • dana's top ten table
National Seismic Hazard Maps Seismic Hazard Maps for the contiguous portion of the United States have been updated by the U.S. Geological Survey to improve building design and disaster preparedness. seismic map update • national seismic hazard maps • earthquake hazards estimation • probabilistic hazard maps • seismic hazard maps
The True End of the Oregon Trail Rich in pioneer history, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, became capital of the Oregon Territory, and offers many unique attractions. oregon city • oregon trail • oregon travel • john mcloughlin • independence
They Headed West America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California. america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
Washington State 100 Years Ago I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then. 1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
Definition of a Desert Are there specific parameters, which classify a region as a desert? desert • low precipitation • high evaporation • low humidity • antarctica
Ducks Unlimited Wetland Projects Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Late Season Snowfall in Spring Spring is here but so is the snow. When comparing climate data it's clear that late season snowfall does occur. Snow even falls when the temperatures rise above freezing. late season snowfall • predict snow in spring • above freezing snow • evaporation snowflakes • how often snowfall march
Northwest Passage The mixed mosaic of wetland in the northwest passage includes two US states and one Canadian province. Washington, Oregon and British Columbia host more than 3 million waterfowl and other emigrating birds.
Portland’s Washington Park Ride the train at the Oregon Zoo, hear a concert in the Rose Garden, stroll the Japanese Garden or visit the World Forestry Center at Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. portland attractions • zoo • forestry museum • arboretum • hiking trails
The Best of Q and A Need to find out what's chewing holes in your hosta or when to prune your lilacs? Here are the editor's picks of the best sites to ask garden questions and get answers you can grow on... gardening • forum • expert • advice • wolczuk
Types of Fresh Christmas Trees Of the species used for Christmas trees, some offer long life, others strong branches for ornaments, still others a pleasant fragrance or attractive color and density. christmas tree • balsam fir • douglas fir • fraser fir • noble fir
Columbia Gorge Field Wildflowers Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. Look for Desert Parsley, Delphinium, Saskatoon and Ball-head Waterleaf. delphinium • lomatium columbianum • desert parsley • saskatoon • service berry
Modern Salmon And The Ice Age Millions of years of evolutionary adaptation forged by mountain building and volcanism led to modern day salmon species, who in their turn survived an onslaught of ice. salmon • salmon life history • ice age • wisconsin ice age • salmon refugia
Surprises Around the State Travel around to places in the state to delight the senses. These are not your everyday sights! shelton • paul bunyan • discovery bay • fat smitty's • mima
Peachtree Borer The peachtree borer can lessen production in your peach orchards. If you are in the Pacific NW or East of the Rockies, this information is vital for peachtree survival. peachtree borer • peach-tree borer • borers • peach pests
Climate Predictions Winter 2008 NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts the continuing effects of a moderate La Niña, bringing more rain and snow to the NW and extended drought to the SW and NE U.S. predicting future climate • climatologist measurements • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • above-average precipitation • long-term climate trends
Columbia Gorge Wineries An introduction to Columbia Gorge Wineries: one of the Pacific Northwest's newest wine regions. columbia gorge wineries • columbia valley wine • columbia river wine • columbia river gorge • oregon wineries
Columbia Gorge Wineries to Watch Two tiny wineries with locations off the beaten path in the Columbia River Gorge offer great promise for affordable, food-friendly red and white wines. columbia gorge wineries • northwest wines • washington wines • domaine pierre noire • cor cellars
Down vs. Synthetic Insulation The pros and cons of two commonly used insulating materials for outdoor products. down feathers • synthetic fibers • down sleeping bags • synthetic sleeping bags • down vests
In the wake of a recent kill, IWC debates the future of whaling International whaling officials gathered in Grenada last week to hear calls to ease a worldwide ban on commercial whaling. The meeting came just days after a widely publicized whale hunt in the Pacific Northwest – a hunt in which the Makah Indian tribe killed its first gray whale in more than 70 years. makah • iwc • grenada • whaling • ban
Lovely Camassias Camassias are very showy North American bulbs, as easily grown as tulips. Edible yet deer resistant, the flowers offer reliable spring color. camassia • north american bulbs • native plants • camassia quamash • camassia esculenta
Protecting Boating Access Our enjoyment of boating depends on preserving ready and open access to the waterways. Access issues should be a concern for all boaters. boating access • waterfront development • public water access • marine infrastructure • rmrc
Sera Cahoone: Self-Titled Debut 4.5/5: Sera Cahoone bursts onto the folk-country scene with her self-titled debut album, a record that reveals the maturity and depth of this fantastic new talent. sera cahoone • band of horses • folk • country • folk music
The Continent of Mu Ancient remains may belong to the lost continent described by Colonel James Chruchward who deciphered ancient Naacal tablets. Here are some of his notable discoveries mu • lemuria • james churchward • edgar cayce • atlantis
The Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League make up the Canadian Hockey League. calgary hitmen • lethbridge hurricanes • medicine hat tigers • red deer rebels • swift current broncos
The X-Files - A series Profile A look at the Hit Sci-Fi series the X-Files and this week's Trivia question. x-files • profile • sci-fi tv shows
Top 5 Low Desert Evergreen Trees Low-desert gardens, those areas that are below 4,000 feet in elevation and between zones 7 and 9, are suitable for these trees. trees • desert garden • mediterranean cypress • alligator juniper • one-seed juniper
Top Ten Coast Guard Rescue Videos An end of the year compilation of the top Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) video clips of 2007 coast guard rescue videos • best rescue clips • sar • top coast guard rescues • rescue video compilation
What does it mean to be a buffalo in Vietnam or in the USA? The Buffalo is very respected for its help to the Vietnamese Farmers Its presence is appreciated and its existence protected. In contrast, the Buffalo is hazed, hunted and slaughtered in the United States (in Montana) buffalo • vietnamese • sacred • revered • rice fields
"The Shack," A Man's Experience "Mack" Phillips has a powerful spiritual experience following the death of his daughter. the shack • william p. young • wayne jacobsen • brad cummings • visions of god
A Northwest Wine Primer, Part 2 A continuation and overlap of the first thumbnail sketch of Pac NW wine history, this one covering Prohibition to current situations. washington • oregon • idaho • wine • vineyards
Asparagus, Ramps, Morels White asparagus (spargel), wild leeks (ramps) and morels all signal that spring has arrived. Enjoy my tips on preparing and enjoying these treats before they disappear. spargel • white asparagus • morel • mushrooms • ramps
Columbia Gorge Wildflower Hikes Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more. columbia river gorge • wildflowers • oregon hiking • washington hikes • catherine creek |
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