Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school, each with it's own…
We all know how pretty The Beaver State is. Oregon is chock-full of hiking trails, gorgeous coastal vistas, snowcapped mountains, tranquil mountain lakes, hot springs, waterfalls, high desert sunsets, and breathtaking views. It's no surprise then that Oregon…
We've got some good news just in time for the summer hiking season: Butte Creek Falls is about to re-open after being closed since 2020 due to wildfires! We love hiking, waterfalls, and forest bathing in general, so…
I love summer for the opportunities it presents to get out into nature. Swimming, hiking, bird watching and camping are some of my favorite outdoor activities, and I'm always looking for new places to get outside and explore.…
We recently wrote about the whale that washed ashore in Nehalem State Park, and the rumors that it was going to be exploded like the famous exploding whale of 1970. Now we're here to bring you the tale…
The views from Brasada Ranch of the surrounding mountains and high desert are pretty amazing and a reason to visit all on their own. Add to that the pretty horses, miles of trails, golf, and all the nearby…
You know you're in for a full fledged adventure when you start hooking up to a zipline for a quick zip across a lake before you even get into the aerial park.
It's a melting pot, a people watching spot, and one of those really special places with comfort food so good that patrons have been coming back for 46 years.
Dappled light coming down through tree branches laden with juicy fruit, the smell of fresh air, the tinkle of laughter, and the sound of goats. Wait? Goats? Well it wouldn't be a full farm experience if you didn't…
The gentle sound of icy water rushing down stream as it winds it's way through the trees, wind passing through branches, and lapping water at the lake's edge. Shady green forest, lava flows, gorgeous mountain views, waterfalls, and…
The smell of salt and the sea, damp forest earth, and adventure floating in on the summer breeze. It's all waiting for you on the Oregon coast at one of our favorite spots to relax, recharge, and get…
Ponderosa pines, wide open spaces, and panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains are just a few of the reasons that people have been coming back for over 50 years now.
