Tiny Travels: Park your patchwork at these exceptional picnic spots in and around McMinnville Picnics are the tiny traveler’s dream since they represent everything good about the tiny traveling lifestyle: Easy moments drawn out for maximum momentous pleasure. Read Article
Art Finds a Way: Art Galleries Reopen in McMinnville Art finds a way. That’s been my mantra this spring, a riff off Dr. Ian Malcom’s line in Jurassic Park, “Life finds a way.” Not even pandemics can keep painters from painting, singers from singing, writers from writing, or dancers from dancing. They may find their audiences, and even new audiences differently — but art clearly does find a way. Read Article
Getting Out: Bikes Are Popular Again The roads throughout McMinnville and Yamhill County are waiting to be explored and now that some businesses are reopening, it’s possible to stop along the way for a coffee, a cold drink or a bite to eat. Tasting rooms can again provide a sip of wine. Read Article
Tiny Travels: Travel By Foot to McMinnville’s Newest Public Art Sculpture I’ve never been much for a meander. I prefer a walk with purpose. But the purpose of most of our family walks these days has more to do with preserving our sanity than anything else. Lately, instead of our regular basic loop through the same old neighborhoods, we’ve been walking to visit the new public art sculpture by Travis Stewart, “Coyote,” which has taken up permanent residence in the roundabout where Northwest Baker Creek Road meets Northwest Hill Road. Read Article
11 Virtual Backgrounds from McMinnville’s Backyard Even as McMinnville takes our first baby steps toward re-opening, many folks will continue to work and play from home. This means that meetings and meet-ups will continue to take place via Zoom. So, why not download one (or all) of these backgrounds to keep things interesting? Read Article
Tiny Travels: Local Baked Goods for Pickup or Delivery in McMinnville RIGHT NOW Comfort me with cinnamon rolls. Or brownies. Or maybe just one great, single loaf. In an age when so many restaurants and food purveyors have had to close shop temporarily, McMinnville’s artisan bakeries are still at it, finding ways to get you some creature comforts in tough times. Read Article
Bill Stoller Acquires Unique Property in McMinnville, Oregon April 10, 2020, Dayton, OR – Dayton, Oregon native and local entrepreneur, wine industry veteran, and philanthropist, Bill Stoller, has agreed to acquire the land surrounding the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum – home of the iconic Spruce Goose airplane – and the Wings & Waves Waterpark. The acquisition includes the Space Museum building… Read Article
6 Ways to Support McMinnville Businesses Right Now We will come out on the other end of this ordeal. But the perception that the whole world has come to a screeching halt is inaccurate. To varying degrees, we all continue to be consumers and in being so, we all wield the power to help ease the strain and uncertainty many of our businesses and community members are experiencing right now. The only action needed is to check off a few items on this to-do list! Read Article
McMinnville: A community that rises to any occasion Here in McMinnville, even though many are effectively sheltering in place, there’s no shortage of reminders why this is a special place to live. Here are a few: Read Article
Jetsetter: 10 Mother-Daughter Weekend Trips She’ll Remember Forever “Girls, what better way to bond with the most important lady in your life than on a trip together?” Jetsetter asks. “Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley is a great alternative to the prices (and scene) of Napa. In McMinnville, you’ll find charming independent boutiques along the main street, fresh local food at restaurants like Thistle Restaurant &… Read Article