Vacation Rentals “We Stayed at Her Beautiful Home in Sisters When We Attended the Sisters Folk Festival

NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS SPECIAL • JULY 2018

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER Vacation rentals “We stayed at her beautiful home in Sisters when we attended the Sisters Folk Festival. It is an amazing large custom log home on 2 acres surrounded by pine and aspen trees.” Jo Schechter

We are excited to unveil just like we do our own, so a reservation today. No extra The NW Connector gives ly and accessible to answer our newly re-branded you feel at home. Our homes fees, only nightly rental, people an easy travel option questions. To encourage company, Rocking CR are pet friendly (with a fee) cleaning and tax. Mention to driving to the Coast or people to ride the NW Con- Vacation Rentals, along and non-smoking. We invite our ad and get a 10 percent driving Hwy. 101 along the nector, riders can purchase a with our completely re-de- you to visit RockingCRvaca- launch promotion discount. Coast. Short stay or long three-day ($25) or seven-day signed website. Located in tionRentals.com and make stay, the NW Connector is ($30) pass from the bus Central Oregon, we have available as it operates buses driver which gives them one three unique home rentals seven days a week, and con- round trip to and from the in Bend, Sisters and Tuma- nects to Tri-Met, Amtrak and coast and unlimited travel at lo, each offering incredible Greyhound. the Coast. It’s a great deal! access to everything Cen- Riders can leave the Willa- How do you ride the NW tral Oregon has to offer. mette Valley from Portland, Connector? First, visit NW- Our goal has always been Salem or Corvallis to get to Connector.org. Once you’re to “provide our customers the Coast. Once on the Coast there, it’s easy. with great value, cozy, they are able to ride from A map shows the different comfortable accommoda- Astoria to Yachats with stops routes, and a Plan Your Trip tions in unique settings in seven cities along the way. tab is displayed on the front with a personal touch.” We Bus drivers are local, friend- page. stock your vacation home Save the Date

Bay City’s PearlSummer Mus Endic FesCelebrationtival Sat. Aug 25th, 2018 10 am to 10 pm

The Bay City Booster Club invites you to visit our beautiful city on Tillamook Bay for the Pearl Music Take a scenic ride through Oregon Festival, Saturday, Aug. 25 at Al Griffin Memorial Park. The only book on Oregon’s covered bridges The event will feature a car show, antiques, hobbies and that has them all...51 in total...in 8x10 color! craft sales, food and live en- tertainment. Proceeds from 3 books in one: Beautiful color photos of all the bridges (taken by the author), this event will benefit local Coffee table book children’s programs and our a brief description of each bridge annual Bay City Christmas Great travel book and its history and lighting. A great gift directions to find each bridge. Visit us on Facebook, or contact Jody Daily at 503 Enjoy the journey! 931-9721 or send an email to [email protected]. Available now at: Barnes & Noble (Eugene & Beaverton) Powell’s Book Store - Portland • barnesandnoble.com • amazon.com NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS SPECIAL • JULY 2018 Covered bridges reasons to get come to life travel insurance 4Here are 4 reasons it’s a good and old. But someone not very I’m Steven J. Hunnicutt, a native idea to visit your travel profes- nice just stole your passport and Oregonian. I enjoy this state because sional before your big trip: wallet. Yikes! You need emergency there’s so much to see and enjoy. ◆◆ It’s 10 p.m. You’ve just landed at cash. You need a new passport. I’ve compiled a softback book the airport to catch your connect You need someone who can get with color pictures of all 51 covered home. Your family is tired and things done fast. Who is that bridges of Oregon. These bridges wants their own beds. But now, someone? are a part of our history. This book you just found out your flight has ◆◆ Uh oh. You’re in an accident is perfect for your coffee table, with been cancelled. This isn’t fun. So, and the medical treatment you a brief synopsis about each bridge. who will find you a flight home? need is not happening way out Wish to see the bridges? I have di- ◆◆ You’ve lost your bag. And your there. That means a medical evac- rections to all. Keep it in your RV as bag had your meds. So, you need uation. Are you going to coordi- you travel our beautiful state. to find your bag ASAP. Who can nate all of that alone after you’ve Pay just one price and get three help you find that bag or refill been in an accident? books in one – a book on Oregon’s your emergency prescription? Contact C.P. Trips, Inc. at 503- covered bridges, a travel book of Or- ◆◆ You are in Europe. You’ve wait- 658-5646, [email protected], we’ll egon, and a book that makes a great ed to take in all the grandeur new help you with travel insurance. gift. Check it out!

A natural disaster has turned into Ice Age Trail: a fascinating National Trail

At the end of the Ice Age, the powerful the Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI). You can Lake Missoula Floods, some of the largest get more information at iafi.org/ice-age- on earth, swept over this region, devastating floods-national-geologic-trail. and reshaping the landscape. With 540 cubic But can you really see any remnants in miles of water and debris bulldozing across Northwest Oregon and the Willamette Val- the expanse at up to 60 miles per hour the ley? Yes: Lake Oswego, the Bellevue Erratic, evidence can still be seen today. Now the Alameda Ridge and Coffee Lake are just a path of these floods from Montana to the Pa- few of the many examples. Learn more at cific Ocean has become the Ice Age Floods the Lower Columbia chapter of the IAFI National Geologic Trail. monthly meetings at the Tualatin Heritage You can explore the Trail by driving, Center, tualatinhistoricalsociety.org/news- hiking or flying. The Trail is managed by the letter.html or call 503-257-0144. National Park Service in partnership with Also, visit GigaFlood.com.

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O C T 2018 – 2019 Advertising deadline: Sept. 7 Call 503-304-1323 for details. PRESENTED BY C.P. TRIPS & CLASSY LADIES, couples too! And Adventures by Gina June 15 – 19, 2018 Your home away from home in Join Gina and Clem (From Best Oregon Tours) As They Explore the Low Tides & Tide Pools of Southern Oregon Package includes: Transportation from Portland, 4nts Accommodations, Cont. Breakfast daily, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners. Central Oregon Explore the Tide pools, visit Heceta Head lighthouse (Oregon’s most photographed structure, and visit the ground oor of this 1890’s lighthouse or set out on a longer wildlife-viewing trek along the Heceta Head Trail) fall in love with tiny and quirky villages along the Southern Oregon coast. Price starts: $ 1200.00 per person/dbl or Single. Continue with Gina’s Adventure’s A Personal Explore Lewis & Clark’s Columbia River! October 8 – 11, 2018 Touch for Cozy Package Includes: Transportation from Portland (Best Oregon Tours) 3nts accommodations in Astoria, Daily breakfast, Meet and Greet Box Lunch with Stories about the adventure of Lewis & Clark in Oregon, The Portland Spirit – On the Columbia as Lewis & Clark traveled (per the Foundation) Day 3 adventures are pending con rmation. – As we Accommodations wonder down toward Seaside for a stop at the Aquarium, the colorful shops and classic candy stores, and enjoy a walk ! along Seaside’s iconic promenade. Pricing and details pending. Sisters Arts & Crafts of Indonesia with Classy Ladies & Couples Too! November 1 – 15, 2018 Join Cindy & Tony on their next International Adventure to Bali Bend We will depart Portland and y on to Singapore for 3nts – Recover a bit from our ight and enjoy a Singapore Sing at the Long Bar of Ra es Hotel or indulge in a traditional afternoon tea. In the evening, as the dusk falls over the tropical rain forest, and the local animals come alive at the world’s rst open-concept nocturnal zoo. Tumalo Singapore’s wildest night spot. On to Bali for 7nts at the Golden Buddha or Villa Paradiso – Here we will enjoy Indonesia food (cooking Les- sons if you like) and new adventure in this amazing diverse country. Bali Foodie Heaven – Cultural experienc- es, temples discover the natural beauty and ancient relics of the Balinese midlands. Visit the Rice Fields, Trek 707-227-8482 the Rice Terraces and explore the sleepy villages on the way to the Volcanoes. Details and pricing to follow: Coming Soon more attractions and Adventures: ®®® Mention this ad and receive 10% off ® ® ® Visit the web-site www.cptripsinc.com for more details Or Call Gina or Cindy (503) 658-5646 www.RockingCRvacationrentals.com Closing curtains for now - Future delights come Soon!