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.
One of our favorite places to rest, relax and find tranquility is in Redmond Oregon. Redmond is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat because of the outstanding beauty and nearby recreational opportunities. With stunning mountain…
The Goonies is a classic 1980s adventure movie set on the scenic Oregon coast. This nostalgic Oregon film centers around a group of friends that find a treasure map in the attic of their house in Astoria Oregon…
20 year old Cole Herrington was bitten by a shark near Seaside Oregon on Sunday December 6th, 2020. This is the first reported shark attack off the Oregon Coast in 2020. He was surfing in Seaside Cove when…
The wild and scenic Mount Hood is one of many gateways to winter recreation in northern Oregon. People come from all over Oregon and from neighboring states to ski and snowboard Mt. Hood's slopes and to snowshoe it's…
If you're looking for a uniquely delicious experience in Oregon's Portland Metro area, you're in for a treat with Kemuri Japanese Hotdogs. These unique hot dogs are bursting with Japanese inspired flavors, grilled on a fired robata grill,…
The Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton Oregon is beautiful year round, but is absolutely stunning around Christmas. This year guests who book an overnight stay at the Oregon Garden Resort will be treated to a jaw dropping light…
This Thanksgiving weekend on Friday November 27th and Saturday November 28th, Oregon is offering free fishing, crabbing and clamming to everybody. What a great way to spend time with loved ones in Oregon's beautiful outdoors! Oregon Free Fishing…
Bored of shopping in the crowds on Black Friday? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting Oregonians to turn Black Friday into Green Friday instead and head out to Oregon's beautiful State Parks. This year on November…
Peace of mind, wide open spaces, and adventure are waiting for you at the scenic Oregon coast this holiday season. One of our favorite ways to relax and find serenity during the holidays is to escape with family…
Nothing sounds more fun or romantic than a sleigh ride on Mount Hood during the holidays. Sleigh rides start on December 17th, 2021 and you and four of your friends can ride a sleigh around the historic village…
The holidays are such a delicious time of year! Salt & Straw in Portland Oregon has made this year even more delicious with Thanksgiving themed ice creams you have to try. These are the perfect flavors for Thanksgiving…
On your next trip down Highway 58 in the Oregon Cascades, consider stopping in at Stewart's 58 Drive-In for a mouth watering burger, a fresh crisp salad, or a delicious coffee or desert. Stewart's Drive-In has a passion…