by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Off The Beaten Path, Summer 2014
What happens when the beautiful is abandoned? Sometimes it’s demolished, and sometimes it decays beyond recognition. But if we’re lucky, sometimes just enough of the beauty remains for us to see why we thought it was beautiful in the first place.While communities have...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 1, 2014 | Away For A Weekend, Getaways, Recent Articles, Spring 2014
The warm beaches of California may seem inviting to those looking to get away from school for a while. But the Oregon coast offers much more to experience in sea life and scenery. In Lincoln City, just two hours from Portland, you’ll find beautiful rocky shores,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Winter 2014
When California resident Chuck Samonsky decided to try Salt & Straw, a small-batch, handmade ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, he got a little more than he bargained for—but in a good way. “Close your eyes and imagine holding in your hand a very large waffle...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Summer 2013
Turn your pocket watch back 160 years, and Jacksonville, Oregon, explodes with activity. Gold fever has lured more than 2,000 settlers to the mines, and residents spend those gold nuggets in Jacksonville’s saloons, gambling halls, and shops. A few precious flakes even...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2013 | Escapades, Insider, Summer 2013
If there’s one summer activity that everyone can agree on, that’s eating food. Pack your bags, spoons, plates, doggie bags, and appetite, and head for a food-filled road trip through the wonderful world of factories Ice Cream Lovers Ben & Jerry’s Factory...