Author: Kitri McGuire

“There’s a lot of potential for exploration, discovery and adventure (in Yamhill County). That’s what gravel cycling is seeking to capture. The romance of cycling exists on gravel. It’s hard to beat McMinnville and Yamhill County for opportunities to access gravel.”

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In the past, it might have made sense to celebrate Women’s History Month in March by slapping together a list of women winemakers and calling it a day. Right now, there can be no doubt that the influence of women in Oregon’s wine industry is something to be reckoned with a bit more seriously.

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The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic is more fun with friends. The three-day festival, taking place March 13-15, fills a cavernous building at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. With about 75 wineries from across Oregon on display, it’s impossible to visit every table. Spread out, find some great wines – from the pinots of the Willamette Valley to the Big Reds of Southern Oregon and beyond.

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When chef Jesse Kinchloe wants to show some love to his wife and business partner, Erica, he knows just what is on the menu: hand-rolled gnocchi.

“The ingredients or “stars” of a dish make it romantic,” Jesse said. “But far more important these days is having a dinner focused around your loved one’s wants and desires…”

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Here’s a fact about DIY personal retreats: You don’t need much more than a place with a desk, a bed, and a way to get food. But what about what you might want? If we are talking about a slower pace, time for creativity, access to great food, and elevated particulars, McMinnville earns a lot of checks on the retreat lover’s questionnaire.

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In all my 2020 travels, I want to do more than simply visit a place. I want to make the most of each experience. I want to better understand the people who live and work there. I want to turn left when everyone else turns right. By doing this, I’ll appreciate each destination that much more.

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This is Cellar Season, that time of year when the vines are dormant, the world of wine moves indoors, and the weather doesn’t discourage adventurous visitors looking to make some wine discoveries.

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Arts and culture offer an astonishing variety of choices for the holiday gift-shopper in McMinnville, nearly all of which may be found in our festive downtown. Here are a few recommendations for nurturing imaginations and shopping local this season.

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Every year, the tiny travelers seek out great gifts you can buy locally this holiday season – presents your loved ones can’t help but sing about.

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