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3 days ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
The Columbia River Gorge has no shortage of natural wonders, but its newest attraction stands out for being human-made yet stunningly integrated with the landscape. In a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna explored the newly opened Mitchell Point Tunnel, a remarkable feat of engineering that’s redefining how visitors experience the gorge. “The visuals already look insane,” remarked Profenna after seeing photos of the tunnel.
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5 days ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
When Peak Northwest podcast hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna discussed spring hiking destinations, Dog Mountain quickly emerged as the quintessential wildflower experience in the Columbia River Gorge—though one that comes with a surprising physical challenge. The breathtaking yellow and purple blooms carpeting Dog Mountain’s steep slopes have made it an Instagram darling and crowd magnet.
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5 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
NowAlmost 130 years after opening, the Pacific Northwest outfitter is still our number one. When most of us think of heritage American style, we often (and rightfully) think of cowboys, denim, and Stetsons. Or we think about Ivy League prep with an OCB, khaki chinos, and a tennis sweater. I’d like to …
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6 days ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
In the quaint vacation town of Sunriver, where families spend their summers riding bikes, swimming, hiking and exploring the town, a late night offering has been drawing visitors from all over the West Coast. The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, which has offered educational programs about the nature of central Oregon since 1973, has recently gained attention for its guided night sky viewings and short-lived designation as a dark sky place in Oregon. And that’s by design.
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6 days ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
It’s not every day that you get a brand new attraction in the Columbia River Gorge. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we head out to the new Mitchell Point Tunnel, open to pedestrians and cyclists only, found on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail west of Hood River. The 665-foot tunnel, which features rock windows that open to spectacular views of the Columbia Gorge, is one of the most impressive human-made attractions in the Columbia Gorge.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
After just one perfect day floating the Deschutes River and visiting local breweries and businesses, Dario Muciño and Macy Davis knew they needed to move to Bend and open their dream bakery. Rejected by countless brick-and-mortar spaces in Southern California, the husband-and-wife duo decided to try a fresh start in Oregon in the winter of 2023. Not long after, they realized what was so special about Bend. “We loved how people really cherish small business in central Oregon,” Davis said.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
In a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, host Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna discuss a less-frequented destination east of the Columbia River Gorge‘s popular wildflower corridor. “I do want to shout out a spot that’s just a little bit farther east from there that is maybe one of the best wildflower hikes in the gorge, which is Dalles Mountain Ranch,” Hale said.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
The usually quiet walkways of Lan Su Chinese Garden were filled with people seated and standing shoulder to shoulder along the edges of the koi pond on Saturday, all gathered to watch live performances marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The fifth annual Oregon Rises Above Hate event brought together artists, elected leaders, elders, children and community organizations in a joyful yet resolute stand against anti-Asian hate.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
Lea este artículo en español:Cómo una taquería de Portland pasó al mejor restaurante mexicano vegano en el paísPart taco shop, part art installation and all love letter to Southern California, Mis Tacones is a vibrant vegan haven tucked along Northeast Killingsworth. Every detail, from the food to the decor, is infused with a deep nostalgia for co-owners Polo Bañuelos and Carlos Reynoso’s Southern California childhoods.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
Parte taquería, parte instalación de arte y toda una carta de amor al sur de California, Mis Tacones es un refugio vibrante vegano en Northeast Killingsworth. Cada detalle, desde la comida hasta la decoración, está impregnado de una profunda nostalgia por las infancias de los copropietarios Polo Bañuelos y Carlos Reynoso en el sur de California.
