Every person is like a single tulip. While they may blend when together, each one is special in its own light. ~ Daniela Kessler You can view more photos and links of things to see and do in Oregon on my Facebook page titled 365 and More Things to do in Lane County, Oregon. 04/24/2013

Only in OregonThe Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Every spring from late March to early May, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the U.S. and overseas flock to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival near Woodburn, Oregon to see over 40 acres of tulips in bloom.  The festival started in 1985 as a way to help generate more income for the farm and it draws more and more people toting their cameras every year. The Tulip Festival is a family affair, spanning three generations.  Dorothy and Ross Iverson have raised their children and grandchildren on this farm, raising more than 50 crops (including tulips).  Besides viewing row upon row of tulips, there are many other activities for young and old alike to enjoy.  Of course, tulip bulbs in dozens of varieties are available to purchase and plant in ... 04/18/2013

Beaverton home for sale (3 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned This great single level traditional home on .24 acre lot is located on quiet cul-de-sac within 2 blocks from Tukwila Golf Course. Large fenced backyard, 10 X 12 garden shed and 25 X 12 covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Vaulted open floor plan, maple cabinetry, tile and laminate floors throughout. Inside utility. Forced Air Gas and Central AC. Priced for quick sale!  Contact Todd Clark and the Friendly Home team to see this HUD home today! Beaverton home for sale (3 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned 03/04/2012

Budget conscious Oregon retirees will appreciate the low-cost real estate options at Senior Estates Golf and Country Club in Woodburn, Oregon.  The single-family homes in this mature 55+ neighborhood are attractively priced from below $100,000 to the high $100’s.  Residents enjoy a nice selection of amenities including a private 18-hole golf course. The Senior Estates Golf Course features 5,398 yards from the longest tees and is ideally set on mostly flat terrain with soaring mature trees and well-kept fairways. Players of all levels will enjoy perfecting their game on this well maintained golf course. Other amenities of this casual Oregon active adult community include an exercise room, aerobics studio, indoor swimming pool, library, billiards, auditorium with performance stage and din... 10/13/2011

I had some out of town guests last weekend who love to go to antique and thrift stores.  So it was my job to come up with some places to go.  Anyone who knows Canby, knows that Aurora, just 3 miles down the road is filled with fun antique stores.  But I went online looking for some less popular places and I found this great place in Woodburn Oregon.  I can't tell you how many times I have probably driven by it and never even saw it.  It's huge and has lots of fun stuff.  There is vintage jewelry, marbles, hats, hardware, tools, books, glassware, bakeware, pictures, mirrors.... I bought a fun 1940's hat, some books, and some jewelry.  So if you have clients that are looking for fun things for their vintage home, its worth the trip, and well send them to Aurora too.  There are at least a ... 01/20/2011

When I moved from Portland down to Salem Oregon, I was worried about leaving all of my big city things to do behind.  Salem is a much slower paced city, despite the fact that it is the state capital.  I did learn to slow down, which was hard, and in the process learned to enjoy many of our local community festivals. Salem Oregon is surrounded by many smaller cities that have their own unique identity and festival.  Right now, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is going on.  Now, we had a funky spring this year and so the tulips were a little late to pop open this year.  The festival has been extended until May 3rd as a result. If you haven't been there, there is stuff for the kids to do. They have a cow train, duck races, and slides, and oh yeah...there are one or two flowers to look at whi... 04/22/2009