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.
There's something fundamentally intriguing about a "secret" beach, and although Tunnel Beach is now well known, it still feels like you're entering into a sort of hidden lair. Planning a longer trip? Use our Oregon Coast travel guide…
When one or two people tell you they’ve found the “best burger” ever, you may dismiss their recommendation; but when hundreds of people say the same thing, it’s time to sit up and take notice. And that’s exactly…
Listen, I know that rummaging through antique and thrift stores isn't for everyone, and for those unfortunate few all I can say is I respect your stance but I don't understand it. For the rest of us who…
The Morning Glory Cafe in Ashland is kind of a big deal. It’s been open since 1997, which in restaurant years is like being 102. This really is the breakfast spot, and anyone who’s been in the area…
The Southern Oregon town of Ashland is famous for its Shakespeare Festival, drawing visitors not just from the state but from all over the country. Because of this steady influx of tourism, this small town is able to…
Any restaurant that offers me a complimentary piece of homemade coffee cake the minute I sit down is a place I want to visit again and again. Sounds too good to be true? Not at Mo’s Egg House…
Portland is home to a whopping 325 parks with nearly 90% of the city's residents living within a 10 minute walk of one (far above the national average of just 55%). The sheer density of parks and green…
Over the past few decades, Jacksonville, Oregon has steadily been making a name for itself as a premier destination for wine lovers. But long before this, it was one of the first gold rush towns in Oregon. When…
There aren't a ton of food options along the McKenzie Highway from Bend to Eugene, which is what makes Takoda's in Rainbow, Oregon such a gem. It’s more than just a convenient place to grab a bite after…
The name of this restaurant alone should be enough to tell you what kind of establishment it is. At Pappy’s Greasy Spoon in Canby, they wear their identity proudly and you know just what you’ll get: this isn’t…
Highway 20 runs from the Oregon coast all the way to the Idaho border, and the section between Corvallis and Bend happens to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the state. The Santiam Ski…
Eugene couldn’t be more of a hippie town so it’s no wonder there are plenty of choices for vegetarian and vegan cuisine, and to stand out from the pack you’ve got to be good—and that’s just what the…