Jessica Tomlinson is a native Oregonian currently living in Southern Oregon. She has been blogging since 2006. She loves nature, photography, hiking, camping, and exploring Oregon's wilds.
We love visiting the Oregon coast to go whale watching. Each year up to 25,000 gray whales migrate past the Oregon coast in the winter and spring. Now for the first time since the pandemic, Oregon State Parks…
On Monday December 12th, 2022 a dead woman found at Powell Butte Nature Park was identified as Kathryn Muhlbach, 27 years old. The police have identified her boyfriend, Jose Antonio Caraballo, 43 years old as a suspect in…
Combining a friendly atmosphere with all sorts of unique items and goodies, the Big Wheel General Store is a one stop shop you won't want to miss while you're in Bandon, Oregon. Featuring coastal souvenirs, art made by…
The holidays are such an exciting time of year for people of every age in Oregon. From playing in the snow, to getting together with family and friends, or visiting with Santa. One of our favorite things to…
Built in 1926, the Barlow Trail Roadhouse is full of history and has been well loved by locals and travelers for 96 years. If you're in Welches, Oregon or traveling over Mount Hood on Highway 26, you'll want…
On Tuesday November 29th, 2022 rain and strong winds made rock and mud come crashing down a mountainside and onto U.S. 30 near Astoria, Oregon. This is a major road between Portland and Astoria, which is now closed…
Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Hood River got up to 5 inches of new snow according to KGW. It's been snowing all morning at Government Camp. @KGWNews #MtHood #Oregon #snowfall #PNWWeather pic.twitter.com/H6OueShywG — Eric Patterson (@KGWphotog) November 30,…
Here in Oregon we love whale watching. During the spring and winter whale migrations, up to 25,000 gray whales and many pods of orcas pass by the Oregon coast and draw thousands of people with binoculars hoping to…
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued winter storm warnings for mountain areas across Oregon this weekend from early Sunday November 27th, 2022 to Monday morning on November 28th, 2022. High winds and heavy snow is expected to make…
We love the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and we love Christmas and other winter holidays. What better way to spend a fun filled evening with family and friends than by checking out the Sea Of Lights event at the…
Are you already starting to feel stressed from the holidays? Cooking large meals, organizing family get-togethers, and stressing out about finding the best Black Friday deals on gifts for friends and family can feel overwhelming to the point…
The much loved house from the cult classic movie The Goonies is about to go up for sale for 1.65 million dollars. The home next door will also be going up for sale at the same time for…