by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 15, 2024 | Featured, Interesting, Northern Oregon, Weird Oregon, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley
There’s something about the sight of a giant smile (and I mean giant) that can make anyone’s day, and in Oregon, there's a hillside that does just that every fall. Tucked away between the small towns of Willamina and Grande Ronde, there's a quirky landmark known as...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 6, 2024 | Featured, News
39 year old Robert Schock was hiking with his dog by the Chilliwack River in North Cascades National Park, Washington when something went terribly wrong. What was a nice day for hiking suddenly turned disastrous, and in Robert's case, almost deadly. Robert Schock Is...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 6, 2024 | Drink, Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley
If you're cruising through Albany, Oregon, and hunger strikes, ditch the fast food and make a beeline for Patty's Thai Kitchen. Tucked in next to a Love's truck stop, this food truck is a hidden treasure serving up some of the most mouthwatering Thai dishes along the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 5, 2024 | Adventures, Eastern Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Halloween, Holidays, Interesting, Things To Do, Travel
Fall in Oregon is a magical time and there’s no better way to soak in the season than with a ride on the historic Sumpter Valley Railroad. As the weather cools and leaves in Northeast Oregon turn vibrant shades of gold, these vintage trains offer a one-of-a-kind...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 30, 2024 | Entertainment, Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Halloween, Holidays, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Northern Oregon, Things To Do, Travel
As autumn sets in, there's no better way to savor the season than with a visit to the Apple Valley Country Store in Hood River, Oregon. Found along the scenic Hood River Fruit Loop, this charming country store celebrates the bounty of the local fall harvest with a...