Marlynn Jayme Schotland has 27 articles published.
Grays is a spacious, modern restaurant that serves up sophisticated Pacific Northwest-inspired menus. Cross the river from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Washington, and you’ll see the subtle transformation of a city that has been working to rise... Keep Reading
The Eatery at Grant House offers elevated comfort food in a cozy, historic home just across the river from Portland, Oregon. A few months ago, my husband and I ventured across the I-5 bridge to enjoy Sunday brunch in Vancouver, Washington. I have to ad... Keep Reading
Portland Dining Month 2019 kicks off March 1st! For the month of March, you can dine at several participating restaurants and enjoy a three-course meal for just $33! Portland Dining Month 2019 2019 marks the 10th annual Portland Dining Month. Hosted by... Keep Reading
Silver Falls Lodge and Conference Center offers travelers a comfortable place to rest and rejuvenate while exploring the great outdoors – without actually making you sleep in the great outdoors. Cabin camping. Apparently, that’s a thing that is ... Keep Reading
Oregon outdoor adventures abound at Silver Falls State Park. The Trail of Ten Falls is a moderate day hike where you can walk under four of the 10 waterfalls on the trail. Hiking is a year-round activity in Oregon. During spring and summer, pops of col... Keep Reading
Tusk, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Portland, Oregon, launches a weekend happy hour full of colorful cocktails and tempting bites. Tusk restaurant’s new weekend happy hour to help you celebrate the sunshine in their now-enclosed, all-season pat... Keep Reading
Wind farms, waterfalls, and wine: Portland, Oregon to Yakima, Washington is a quick, 3-and-a-half-hour road trip full of fun side adventures! One of my favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the close proximity to, well, EVERYTHING. T... Keep Reading
The Hi-Lo Hotel is a modern boutique hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon, offering a quiet, relaxing stay in the heart of the city. My husband and I recently celebrated our 17th anniversary. I KNOW – we got married when we were babies, y’al... Keep Reading
Thinking of vacationing on the Oregon Coast? Here’s a quick Oregon Coast Travel Guide for Lincoln City, with a video reel of our recent Spring Break trip. While my family and I enjoy traveling to distant places throughout the year, we typically p... Keep Reading
Ashland, Oregon is a must-visit spot in Southern Oregon. This Ashland, Oregon Travel Guide features some of my favorite places to eat, drink, stay, and play! Teeter-tottering on the western border of Oregon and California is the town of Ashland, Oregon... Keep Reading
The Suttle Lodge dining experience is a mix of cabin comfort and upscale cooking, with culinary moxie that proves the chefs here offer more than just grown-up camping fare. A stay at The Suttle Lodge in central Oregon is all about immersing yourself in... Keep Reading
The Suttle Lodge in Sisters, Oregon offers a hip, rustic retreat for those seeking to relax, unwind, and soak up the great outdoors. One of the best things about living in Portland, Oregon is the diversity of life adventures we have at our fingertips. ... Keep Reading
Traveling to Eugene, Oregon? Check out Party Downtown, a cute restaurant and catering company serving fresh local cuisine. Party Downtown Like many college towns, food carts are popular in Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is the second largest city in Or... Keep Reading
Wooldridge Creek Winery is about more than just wine – they are also a creamery and charcuterie, set in the midst of Oregon’s beautiful Applegate Valley. For as long as I have lived in Oregon, I still find Oregonians who manage to out-Oregon even... Keep Reading
Comfort meets retro-modern in the stylish Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites in Ashland, Oregon. As soon as I stepped into Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites, I knew I was home. This hotel, conveniently located right off of I-5 at the edge of the Oregon/Califo... Keep Reading
Heading to Southern Oregon? Here’s Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Jacksonville, Oregon. Southern Oregon is full of charming small towns, where life moves at a gentler pace. There are no large urban cities, no towering skyscrapers, no major traff... Keep Reading
Enjoy French-inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine at Marche restaurant in Eugene, Oregon. When I travel, I love trying new restaurants. Yet I also always try to set aside time to revisit some of my old favorites. These are the restaurants I will go back ... Keep Reading
Looking for a fun river adventure in Portland, Oregon? Book a trip on the BrewBarge PDX, where adventure means beers, barges, and bridges! Portland, Oregon is one of the craft beer capitals of the world and it’s also an outdoor enthusiast’s... Keep Reading
Feast Portland 2017 was a whirlwind of nonstop food, libations, and fun. This was my fifth year attending the 6-year-old, four-day food & beverage festival, and I can honestly say it was one of my favorites yet! Be sure to read my past Feast Portla... Keep Reading
Traveling to Oregon? Stop by the Oregon Garden in Silverton for a visual feast of gorgeous color and tranquil botanical beauty. Sometimes, a girl’s just gotta get away. This summer, a girlfriend and I skipped town mid-week and headed just about a... Keep Reading