The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile loop through gold booms, ghost towns and the enchanting natural beauty of the Elkhorn Mountains. The fall foliage starting here around October is absolutely gorgeous and is known to be one…
Plan a Cowboy Dinner Tree visit in Silver Lake, Oregon: current dinner prices, reservations, cash-only payment, seasonal hours and on-site cabins.
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to outdoor adventure. This hidden gem, just a stone's throw away from Cannon Beach, boasts not only a spectacular…
From expansive steel structures spanning large rivers and canyons, to gorgeous historic covered bridges, you have to see these 12 impressive Oregon structures. Astoria–Megler Bridge The Astoria–Megler Bridge (pictured above) is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that…
Updated August 2026: The Hobbit Trail is a short, mossy Oregon Coast path north of Florence that descends through Sitka spruce and rhododendrons to Hobbit Beach. The official 2026 park map lists the beach-access segment at about 0.3…
When you first learn about and begin researching Abiqua Falls, you'll find countless photos of nature addicts hiking into this serene and somewhat hidden spot in the Santiam State Forest. It’s actually part of the same geological formation…
There's nothing that fascinates me more than America's incredible history — especially in the state of Oregon, the place I've called home since birth. I came across an article tonight that I just couldn't resist writing about. It's…
If you haven't heard about it already, this pedal-powered ride is grabbing the attention of Oregonians everywhere. The idea was spawned by two entrepreneurial bicycle enthusiasts, but this isn't exactly a bike — and it's not quite a…
Heyyy you guys! Avast ye and listen up, for I have a tale to tell ye about the Goonies filming locations. Have ye ever wondered where Mikey, Data, Chunk, Mouth, and Sloth embarked on their booty-busting adventure? Well,…
NOTICE: Many trails on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge were closed as a result of damage from the Eagle Creek Fire. Please check the list of Columbia Gorge trail closures before you plan for a…
Three in 10 Americans believe Bigfoot is real, and the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization reports most Bigfoot sightings are in the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast. In 1972, you could dial BIG-FOOT (244-3668) in Portland to report…
Updated August 2026: Ramona Falls is a roughly seven-mile Mount Hood Wilderness hike to a 120-foot fan waterfall, but the mileage is not the hardest part. The route includes an unbridged crossing of the glacially fed Sandy River,…
