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More about Mount Ashland Resort

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:23:03 -0700

Nestled in the magnificent Siskiyou Mountains, just eight miles from the town of Ashland, Mount Ashland Resort is a small ski area that delivers bold skiing and stunning vistas. Black diamond and intermediate terrain account for 85 percent of the area - the majority of which is for advanced snowriders. From the 7,500-foot summit, the view of the "Big Foot" country of Southern Oregon and Northern California includes the monolithic volcanic peaks of Shasta and McLoughlin, 13 wilderness areas, and 10 national forests.

Walk hand in hand with nature and history at Ebey's Landing

Karen Sykes — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Ebey's Landing on Whidbey Island is part of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, a year-round favorite of hikers. In addition to scenery that drenches the senses, the reserve provides historical background with interpretive signs describing early explorations of the region and the Native Americans who lived on Ebey's Prairie before settlers arrived.

The reserve is a puzzle of interlocking pieces of federal, state, county and private property managed so the region's historical essence is not lost.

Renovations make town flush with pride

Jeff Larsen — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

SEQUIM -- This town seems to be bursting with pride as a major revitalization construction effort hits its stride in the downtown corridor.

Historically, the small Olympic Peninsula community has been touted as one of the best places in the state to live. Owing to a natural phenomenon called the rain shadow, Sequim gets only about 15 inches of rain a year, less then a lot of areas in the much more arid eastern half of the state.

For a little R&R, try Caboose B&B

Jeff Larsen — Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

SEQUIM -- There are at least a couple of things that make Sequim different from any other town in the state.

For starters, it guarantees the weather.

And if you want, you can sleep overnight in a train caboose.

Protected from precipitation by the Olympic Mountains' so-called "rain shadow," this city of 24,000 actually has an ordinance that specifically prohibits "weather conditions that are detrimental to enjoyment of activities within the city."

Some businesses even issue sun checks instead of rain checks.