Adventures

An absolutely awesome place popped up recently as I was looking into some fun things to do with my kids this year. While this place is not in Oregon, it's only a hop and a skip away and would make for a beautiful road trip - especially with spring right around the corner. Some time ago I wrote...

Devil's Lake Campground at the Devil's Lake State Recreation Area is the only Oregon coast campground found right in the middle of a city. This has always been a popular spot for summertime recreation in Lincoln City, and many families were glad when it reopened on April 5th, 2021. Devil's Lake...

Yesterday a three foot long baby Salmon shark washed on shore near Tillicum Oregon. The shark was dead and not a threat to the public. The Hatfield Marine Center sent a professor from OSU to pick up the shark carcass, though a large animal had eaten part of the shark's head overnight. The...

Everyone has a favorite trail or waterfall they love to visit in Oregon. Unfortunately many much loved areas have become overcrowded, especially spots within an hour or two of the Portland Metro area. It can be hard to find solitude in the crowds. Oregon is a state with vast swaths of wilderness...

Birds sing, a gentle breeze blows wispy white clouds across the blue sky, and the warmth of the sun on your face reminds you why you've come: to escape into the wilderness of Oregon's stunning high desert. Perhaps you've come to see the John Day Fossil Beds, or to fish for smallmouth bass, or...