Portland Monthly
Lake lovers still have to wait to rent a boat at Olallie Lake Resort (above), which has a tentative open date for 2021 of July 22, as recovery work continues after last year s wildfires.Â
Photograph by Isaac Lane Koval
Oregon is defined by water, from the mighty Pacific at our western edge to the rivers that separate us from Washington and Idaho. But those arenât our only H
2O treasures. Tucked along Oregonâs mountain spine are countless alpine pools beckoning for summer dips, paddles, or just Doug fir whispers and mountain reflections.Â
Note: Wilderness access can depend on current wildfires, past wildfire recovery, road conditions, pandemic staffing, land management projects, weather, and more. Consult the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center as well as National Forest websites and social media before you set out, check with ranger stations, and carry maps for alternate routes. Stay away from fire areas, and remember that lakes
303-777-9898 Save for the jukebox and TVs, the Brown Barrel looks like it hasn t changed since the 60s. Hey, if it ain t broke, don t fix it, right? It s easy to walk past this joint; the exterior is about as nondescript as a plainclothes policeman at a dad convention. And it s even easier to miss at night, since it can close as early as 11 p.m., depending on how busy it is. But if you re an early-morning drinker and need a mug of Landshark Lager instead of a cuppa joe, the Brown Barrel s the place for you especially on Sundays, when happy hour runs from 8 a.m. to noon.
Restaurants Ready For Partial Reopening
Maybe millions in Michigan have been anxiously awaiting today. Dine-in seating can resume today at Michigan’s restaurants, bars, and lounges. At least at those that are left. No one can question that the state’s entertainment industry has been decimated by the COVID-19 virus orders issued by the Governor, many through the state Health and Human Service department. Today’s reopening comes with a heavy price though. Restaurants are only allowed to seat up to 25% of their capacity.
Here in Battle Creek and Calhoun County, Lakeview Lounge is among over 100 establishments ready to reopen today, offering a seat at a table and dine-in service.