Interesting how you can live in a place for a while and not really know how many interesting people and places are practically in your back yard.  What an interesting voyage of discovery this latest assignment for Washington county (here in Oregon) ended up being.  I knew a little about the local winery's and Oregon being famous for it's Pino Noir, but it wasn't until I started scouting from the clients list that I discovered how beautifully scenic the Willamette Valley and surrounding area is.  Like my wife mentioned, this was a great project that lead me to some awesome travel and recreation spots we locals can enjoy in day or weekend.