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.
Located on Highway 19 between Kimberly and Dayville Oregon is an incredible record of Oregon's ancient past: The Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds. Large rock formations show off layers of time, and as scientists…
Erosion and flooding are a potential problem along the Oregon coast and its estuaries wherever natural and human built environments interact. This becomes apparent each year when the highest tides crash against the shoreline and sometimes come up…
No one is sure who dreamed up the margarita because many have claimed to be its creator. The margarita dates back to the late 1930s and features tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, typically with salt on the…
A Bloody Mary is an alcoholic drink that covers a wide range of tastes and flavors, including sour, slightly sweet, salty, and savory, and it can be made in a variety of interesting ways. There are a lot…
Tony's Crab Shack in Bandon Oregon has been serving up delicious fresh seafood for over 30 years, and is an Oregon Coast institution. You're not going to find better seafood on the Oregon coast than at Tony's and…
Salt And Straw is known for its delicious and quirky ice cream flavors, especially around the holidays. This Oregon grown company has delighted fans with seasonal flavors such as Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin Bread, Cranberry Juniper Sorbet, Peppermint…
Redmond Oregon has many interesting things to do, including mountain biking, golfing, rock climbing, and checking out the gorgeous natural beauty of Smith Rock State Park. What you may not have heard of is the Petersen Rock Garden,…
October is the best time in Oregon to enjoy peak fall colors and go out to take gorgeous fall photos. One of our favorite ways to take in the gorgeous yellows, reds, and oranges of Oregon's fall foliage…
If you're looking for something fun to do with friends and family this October you can have a spooky good time at the Spirit Of Halloweentown in St. Helens Oregon, only an hour from Portland. St. Helens was…
This fall in Oregon something truly sinister is happening and you're invited to experience the thrills and chills. If you love horror movies, haunted houses and being creeped out, here's our top three picks for scariest attractions in…
In early 2021 a new wilderness permit system went into affect for the Central Oregon Cascades. The permits were put in place to thin out crowds who were causing harm to the ecosystem and making the experience unenjoyable…
140 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bend Oregon lies in the heart of Oregon's high desert. Bend is one of Oregon's premier vacation destinations due to the miles of mountain biking trails, nearby ski resorts, dozens of lakes…