Diana is a writer living in Portland with her delightful son and crotchety cat. Growing up in the area, family vacations were often to nearby destinations reachable by car. She has since expanded that love of local road trips and has been all over the great state of Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest, frequently pairing backpacking trips with exploring new towns and regions.
“Unique” doesn’t even begin to describe this unusual cottage that sits just steps from Tenmile Lake in Lakeside. The owner has described it as an “airstream clad in wood,” and that’s not far off from the truth. If…
Brookings is the last town on the Southern Oregon coast before you cross over into California, and though it takes a while to get there, it’s completely worth a visit! And, one must-do stop when you’re there is…
As a kid growing up in the Portland area, there were a lot of great school field trips to look forward to, but the clear favorite was visiting the Tillamook Cheese Factory (now just called the Tillamook Creamery).…
You’ve no doubt seen the ubiquitous pink boxes being carefully shepherded through the Portland airport by tourists, giddy to bring home a taste of “quirky” Portlandia. You may have also seen the long lines of customers snaking around…
The Southern Oregon tourist mecca of Ashland has no shortage of fine dining options to serve the literally hundreds of thousands of theater-goers who flock to the city’s annual Shakespeare Festival. And to say that Peerless Restaurant and…
Reedville Cafe is more than just a local favorite (although it was voted in top place for both best breakfast and best restaurant in Hillsboro for 2022). This long-standing restaurant has actually been a part of the community…
Here in the dog days of summer, many Portlanders rely on the cool waters of the Willamette for a much-needed break from the heat. Whether your activity of choice is boating, stand up paddleboarding, or swimming, getting in…
Leona’s Cafe in Reedsport is just about the cutest, most charming, small-town restaurant you can find these days. Inside this open and bright cafe you’ll find classic American diner food for breakfast and lunch, perfectly cooked and friendly…
Located on a pier in the small coastal town of Bay City, you may not even realize The Fish Peddler is even there if you’re not looking for it. The small restaurant is actually located within the much…
Are you looking for a hidden oasis of outdoor recreation, stunning views and wildlife watching? Look no further than the Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon! The Siuslaw spans over 630,000 acres of coastal range terrain along the Pacific…
We all know and love Oregon for its natural wonders found far and wide, but when our great state gets recognized by an international travel company, it’s time to sit up and take notice. On Wednesday, DiscoverCars.com, a…
We know you’ve heard of it, but if you’ve never seen Crater Lake in person you don’t know what you’re missing! This is one of the most spectacular national parks in the country and it sits right in…