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Yoga on the Rooftop – Meet Common People Yoga Founder Lorissa Addabbo
The rooftop deck at The Independence Hotel provides views of the river rippling past, birds flying above, and cool breezes dancing by, softening those warmer sunny days. But this year, there’s a new way to experience the rooftop deck. Lorissa Addabbo, founder and...
An Independence Hotel Kid Friendly Itinerary
It’s impossible to think of the Willamette Valley and not think of wine, so it’s easy to assume that a trip here with kids would feel limiting. Well, we’ve got good news for you! There is a ton to do in the Willamette Valley that is family-friendly, including outdoor...
All things summer! 20 family friendly activities
The Independence Hotel is celebrating all things summer vacation with this list of 20 family friendly activities to try during our sunniest months. *Note: Many of these activities require advance booking or stops at multiple locations, so make sure to check out each...
Paws-itive Reviews from a few Very Important Pups (VIPs)
Photo of Duke by Jenna White from his stay at The Independence! We at The Independence are dog-lovers, which is why each and every room at the hotel is pup friendly. We want to make sure that our guests can bring their doggos with them on all trips to the...
Top Dog Friendly Activities within 30 min of The Independence Hotel
Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence! We love dogs at The Independence Hotel, and we know that a vacation for you should also mean a vacation for them. So check out the lists below for dog-friendly activities 30 minutes of less from...
A day with doggo: An itinerary for Exploring Independence and Wine Country with your pup!
Photo by Kiba the Mini Aussie from his stay at The Independence! There’s a sign near the border of Oregon that reads, “Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” Well, we at The Independence couldn’t agree more (have we mentioned that...
Joyride Finds Independence!
Cycle Oregon is a non-profit dedicated to transforming individuals and communities through bicycling. Cycle Oregon seeks not only to host epic cycling events, but to connect riders to rural routes in great communities who benefit from the economic activity cyclists...
Meet Bike Indy Oregon founder, Ramon Martinez
“Road, Gravel, Small Town Goodness”. These are the words that Ramon Martinez, founder of Bike Indy Oregon, uses to sum up what Bike Indy Oregon is about. There are few activities held closer to the hearts of Oregonians than cycling, so in honor of upcoming national...
Wine Country Spotlight: An Interview with Wendy Phoenix
The Willamette Valley is famous for its world-class wine, but with over 700 wineries in the area, it’s hard to know where to start. One of the categorizing factors within the Oregonian wine world comes in the form of “AVA’s,” which stands for “American Viticulture...
All Bodies are Good Bodies, All Bikes are Good Bikes – Body Inclusive Bike Adventures with ABOB!!
The Pacific Northwest is famous for cycling. With its dense lush forests, snow-covered mountains, miles of gorgeous coastline, and outdoor-loving locals, how could it not be? But what happens when one size does not fit all? All Bodies on Bikes (ABOB) co-founders...
