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.
Incredible beer, good food and killer views of Cape Kiwanda makes Pelican Brewing a must visit during your trip to the Oregon coast. If you're into award-winning beer, beer-inspired food and want a front row seat to a…
Central Oregon has dozens of pretty lakes to explore with your friends and family this summer. From Wickiup Reservoir, to Paulina Lake which sits inside a collapsed caldera of a volcano, and Lava Lake which sits on the…
If you'd like to get out and enjoy nature without having to buy or borrow camping equipment, this A-frame cabin in Cave Junction Oregon is the perfect spot. This cabin was designed with outdoor living in mind, and…
Looking to do some Whale watching in Oregon? The Oregon Coast is where you want to go. This is an exhilarating activity people enjoy year-round, but especially during the winter and spring whale migrations, where up to 25,000…
From scenic coastal vistas, to incredible sand labyrinths and delicious restaurants, there are plenty of reasons to visit Bandon on the southern Oregon coast. One of our favorite things to do when in Bandon is head to the…
There's something special about being in the woods surrounded by ferns and towering trees that makes me feel like I've come home. The forest floor silences your steps as you step away from life for a moment, and…
Take a step back in time to 33 million years ago when Oregon's climate was milder and wetter than it is today. In Fossil Oregon there's a park where you can explore an ancient shallow lake bed from…
Are you ready for some whale watching on the stunning and scenic Oregon Coast? If so, now is the time to do it, as approximately 18,000 gray whales pass close to the Oregon coast as they migrate north…
Southern Oregon is hiding a gem that you may not have heard about: Floras Lake and Floras Lake State Park. Just 17 miles south of Bandon Oregon, this sandy bottom fresh water lake is the perfect spot for…
If you've ever been to the Oregon Dunes near Florence Oregon you may have been one of the lucky few who experienced a strange phenomenon known as singing sands. What causes the sands to sing their ghostly song…
The Oregon coast is scenic, beautiful, and awe inspiring. It can also be treacherous if you aren't paying attention to your surroundings, are ignoring warning signs, or aren't aware of the possibility of sneaker waves. 21 people have…
There's nothing quite like spending a relaxing afternoon browsing through books in a cozy bookstore and then heading home to curl up with a blanket, a cup of coffee and your new treasures. Klindt's Booksellers & Stationers in…