We’ve gathered wild blackberries on Lopez Island and huckleberries in Oregon; harvested wild mint and watercress from pristine creeks in the Pacific Northwest; lured Dungeness crab into traps in Oregon and blue crabs to traps off my folks’ dock in Florida; and pried oysters, mussels, and clams from the shores of the Pacific Northwest coast. […]
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From the first moment we saw Astoria, we were captivated. It’s a picturesque town, with hills of colorful homes overlooking a Victorian era downtown and working waterfront. It’s not too much of an exaggeration to describe the town as a miniature San Francisco. With beautiful natural surroundings, plenty of outdoor recreation, seafood right off the […]
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