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10 Tips For Floating The Willamette River In Independence, Oregon
Picture it: The sun is out, the temperature is high, and you find yourself with a full day off and a bathing suit handy in Independence, Oregon. The water calls to you, shimmering in the reflection of the sun, and enticing you closer with a cooling breeze. There’s...
Interview with Ashley A. Massey from the Oregon State Marine Board
The Oregon State Marine Board is dedicated to making the state's waterways safe and fun for all boaters! They have the noble mission to serve Oregon's recreational boaters through public education, enforcement of rules and laws, and increasing access to the waterways...
Independence Kayak Rentals – Spotlight on Mckenzie Hailwood
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its countless outdoor attributes, but endless sunshine isn’t one of them. That’s why we Oregonians are all the more determined to get out during the summer and explore nearby rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Luckily, Mckenzie Hailwood...
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, at The Independence couldn’t agree more and that's why we have...
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...
