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 are few things in this world as awe-inspiring as standing beside a really old tree—like hundreds of years old. And, you may be surprised to know that one such majestic giant is walking distance from downtown Rockaway…
At the south end of Seaside on the 101, there used to be an old, deteriorating 76 Gas Station that was the first thing to greet travelers as they made their way into town. But all that changed…
In Oregon City, just south of historic Willamette Falls, is a park that’s perfect for exploring with young kids or for any nature lover who wants a little time away from the hustle and bustle of life. Perched…
There are very few places in the Portland area to get great hand-pulled noodles, but we can all rejoice because now Noodle Dynasty is here! This new restaurant opened in January so they’ve only been around for less…
There’s something so unique and charming about the Southern Oregon coast, and few towns capture its essence quite like Bandon. Set on the mouth of the Coquille River and just a short drive from Coos Bay, Bandon is…
In 1968 or 1969, a teenage girl who attended Grant High School in NE Portland went missing, and up until now police had not been able to find any definitive evidence about her disappearance. However, thanks to the…
If you’ve lived in Portland for any length of time (and I have) you know how frustrating it is to see that nearly every new restaurant in town is a pizza joint. “We don’t need any more pizza!”…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more well-known or well-loved restaurant in Cannon Beach than the Lazy Susan Cafe that’s been satisfying beach goers for years. Here you’ll find your favorite breakfast staples served with a smile, nestled…
Tie Dye Pizzeria is a true Oregon restaurant and when you walk in you’ll feel instantly at ease and kind of like you’re hanging out in that one friend’s cool basement that everyone always ended up in after…
There are two things I’m always down for: a good museum and learning more about the best state in the union—Oregon! So it should come as no surprise that I love the Oregon Historical Society. The first time…
Find Seafood, Steaks, Mexican and More at this Redmond Family Restaurant There’s a little bit of everything at Madaline’s Grill & Steakhouse in Redmond, so no matter what you’re craving this place has you covered (there's even a…
There’s no shortage of fish and chips restaurants as you travel up and down the coast, so when you find one that really stands out from the crowd you want to shout it from the rooftops. One such…