Every family has their Thanksgiving weekend traditions. For some, it is Black Friday shopping at the local mall, for others it might be a game of tag football or a hike with the family. For us, it is wine tasting. With few exceptions, the day after Thanksgiving finds us on a wine trail. Last year … Continue reading Thanksgiving wine tasting in Elkton, Oregon
Oakland and Sutherlin
Things to see and do around Oakland and Sutherlin, Oregon.
Oakland Wigwam Burner
Wigwam burners were popular in the middle of the last century as a way for the timber industry to dispose of waste wood. They replaced open-pit fires which were obvious fire hazards. Then in the mid-1970s they were phased out of use. Many were torn down; others have come down more naturally. Some people, like myself, enjoy … Continue reading Oakland Wigwam Burner