Thanksgiving is a time for good company and good eats. But what do you do with yourself after the Thursday feast? Head out to Oregon's Wine Country, where a number of Oregon vineyards and wineries will be offering special tasting events over Thanksgiving weekend. Willamette Valley wineries are hosting Wine Country Thanksgiving, which includes special tours, tastings, and open houses over the holiday weekend. Select Lane County wineries will be offering unique blends and holiday specials.

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Every holiday season, The Coeur d'Alene Resort puts on a spectacular display of colorful lights and decorations. Everything kicks off the day after Thanksgiving with the Holiday Light Show Parade and Lighting Ceremony, complete with fireworks. The Holiday Light Show continues each night until the end of December. During that time, you can also enjoy a view of the lights from on board a short Holiday Light Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene. This festive event is well worth planning a weekend trip to Coeur d'Alene during the holiday season; the resort offers special holiday package deals.

Glacier National Park truly is one of the most beautiful portions of the United States. On my most recent visit I particularly enjoyed a hike in the Many Glacier region and a trip over the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The weather was gorgeous, and I was able to take some great photos of Glacier National Park's breathtaking scenery. Here they are - enjoy!