Some clouds may be pushing back into the Portland area, but overall, it's still beautiful! And even for the upcoming weekend, some sunshine will stick around. As you surely know, soon our fall and winter rains will be back, and weekend plans will probably be of the indoor variety. So now is the time to enjoy that weekend sunshine...and one way you can do that...SCUBA diving!

I know, I know, what am I talking about? Spending several years in Florida, I became an amateur SCUBA diver, and enjoyed some of the coral reefs in the Keys and man-made reefs off the Florida panhandle. I can tell you it's an amazing experience. Breathing underwater...swimming with the ocean life...you truly feel like you are a fish, living in another world...even if for only a few moments. The underwater world...the sights you can take in - just breathtaking.

Photo of Thailand SCUBA Scene

Here in the Pacific Northwest, the diving may be a bit different from what I'm used to...i.e., I'm going to freeze! But it will also be different in a good way...offering some new scenery, sure to be amazing.

If you're interested in SCUBA diving, I'd definitely recommend it...it's just an incredible thing to do. It's best, though, to get certified before doing your first dive. SCUBA diving has some inherent dangers, some of which can be life-threatening if you don't have the right skillset. Once you're certified you can safely explore numerous dive sites all across the Pacific Northwest - right here in Oregon, and a lot more up toward Puget Sound.

For more information on Oregon SCUBA diving, and some information on getting certified, click here to go to the Oregon SCUBA Divers website.

Whatever you plan on doing this weekend, enjoy! Temperatures will be in the 70s, and we'll see at least some sunshine both Saturday and Sunday.

Joe M.