Jennifer Chambers: 7 books

Without the efforts of inspiring, brave women of the past, the progressive and individualistic Oregon we know today might not exist. From native tribes and Oregon Trail pioneers to Victorian suffragists and unlikely politicians, strong female leaders give profound meaning to the state motto, alis...

It was the spring of 1871. Pioneer entrepreneur Abigail Scott Duniway, on a business trip to purchase stock for her millinery store back in Oregon, waited breathlessly outside the suffrage convention in San Francisco. She hoped to meet Susan B. Anthony, whose career she so admired. And so they met,...

Snowman In Australia – Lexie Stewart Kyle is adamant: he does not want to be sent on a week long trip to a bush cabin to supervise thirteen high school students for their end of year activity week. It’s not the snake and spiders that worry Kyle. Nor is it the heat or sleeping in...

* A range of easy to challenging hikes for kids of all ages and within a 2-hour drive of the DC area * Most hikes feature water, rocks, historical sites, natural areas, or parks—all fun to explore! * Lots of tips and tricks for hiking with kids Best Hikes with Kids: Washington DC the Beltway & Beyond...

5 Incredible Authors — 50 Amazing Recipes What's better than sharing some family favorite recipes for the holiday season? It brings tradition and love together. There is a recipe for everyone. Including: vegetarian, vegan, main courses, side dishes, drinks, and of course luscious desserts.

Betty Patterson arrives to start the baking at her newly successful start-up café to find a window smashed in– and it might end up to be a problem that shakes the foundation of her small Oregon town. Her childhood spent in and around foster homes prepared Betty well to help tutor foster...

The first African American fraternities and sororities were established at the turn of the twentieth century to encourage leadership, racial pride, and academic excellence among black college students confronting the legacy of slavery and the indignities of Jim Crow segregation. With a strong presence...