Danielle Denham
This is What Oregon Looked Like in the 1930s Great Depression
From humble beginnings in 1890s New Jersey and contracting polio at age 7 (which left her with a lifelong limp), Dorothea Lange went on to become one of the most prolific photojournalists of her era. At the time…
80 Years Ago This Sky Phenomenon Terrified Oregon Residents
"I was standing still for a moment, looking toward Portland," recalled Thurston Skei, who was climbing Mount Adams just before 8 a.m. on July 2, 1939. "I saw a trail of smoke coming down through the sky. There…
Unplug and Plan a Getaway to This Gorgeous Historic Hotel in Oregon
The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School…
Mysterious Photo of Kennedy in Oregon Raises Fascinating Questions
Mistaken identity? Long lost family? I love a good mystery, and all things Kennedy-related still seem to fascinate even 60-years later. The original attention-grabber from this post in the Forgotten Oregon facebook group was JFK himself. Charming as…
Sleep Overnight In These Old Grain Silos Converted Into a Charming Bed And Breakfast
From the exterior, the three vintage grain bins at the center of the farm look like typical utilitarian structures one would see on almost any back road in the state of Oregon. Go inside, however, and you'll find…
A Photographer’s Journey: Capturing Old Schoolhouses of Oregon History
I don't know when or why this obsession first came about. If I try to trace it back, maybe it was my first glimpse of Lower Eight Mile School, sitting alone and desolate in a field somewhere west…
20 Jaw-Dropping Trails to Hike in Oregon Right Now
Whether you're young or old, fit or self-described couch-potato, hiking is one of those diversely perfect activities that can cost little to no money but be a richly rewarding experience. From easy jaunts to find a hidden waterfall,…
Escape For The Weekend To This Perfect Beachside Depoe Bay Condo
Last month I had the pleasure of staying the weekend at Ocean Peek, a lovely Depoe Bay Vacation Rental condo by Meredith Lodging. Located just a few miles south of Lincoln City, the Bella Beach area is a…
There’s a Full Moon Occurring 12/12 at Exactly 12:12 am
The next full moon occurs Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12:12 a.m. This means December’s full moon, called the Cold Moon, will hit its 100% peak on 12/12 at exactly 12:12 a.m. Twelve has significance when it comes to…
5 Legendary Missing Treasures in Oregon You May Not Know About
In 1985 audiences were awed by The Goonies and their search for the missing "rich stuff" of Chester Copperpot. Set and filmed in Astoria, Oregon, the movie became a hit and inspired amateur treasure hunters everywhere (five-year-old me…
Sleighbells Gift Shop is Surrounded By an Oregon Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas from July to December? Who's really keeping track? It can be the Season all year 'round in my book. Sleighbells Farm and Gift Shop in Sherwood, Oregon has been keeping that sentiment alive since 1985. This is…