Is Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor haunted? Does this stretch of Hwy. 18 near Lincoln City have its own Area 51? Locals talk about a secret government facility in the coast range, one with dark winding roads leading up to nothing but a huge fence. Individuals are said to...
The beloved long-running Florence Oregon Wine & Chowder event, usually held during the long holiday weekend in October, is produced by the Florence Chamber of Commerce and has drawn nearly 1000 visitors each year. This year there will be no 2021 festivities; the...
"What is this? A center for Ants?" Twenty years ago, a certain fictional male model had a vision, and the iconic “center for ants” was born. Now, Eugene Oregon's own Hop Valley is reimagining what a modern center for ants would look like, and naturally, it’s a...
1. The Corn Dog (Rockaway Beach, 1930s) George and Versa Boyington ran a small hot dog stand on the beach, selling the dogs to tourists and locals alike. When coastal rains inevitably came and ruined the buns, George came up with the idea of cooking a "bun" as needed....
"Hey Napoleon, gimme some of your tots!" Did you know that the crispy, golden tater tot found its humble beginnings right here in Oregon? More on that in a moment, but first, The Tater Tot Festival! The City of Ontario, Oregon will be holding its first annual...
