Adventures

After 57 Years of Vinyl, Portland’s Most Beloved Music Store Is Looking For A Buyer

For generations of Portlanders, Music Millennium hasn’t just been a place to buy records. It has been a classroom, a sanctuary, a launchpad, and a second home for anyone whose life tilted toward music the moment the needle hit vinyl. This week, longtime owner Terry Currier shared news on the Music...

The Legendary 50,000-Square-Foot Oregon Fabric Store Crafters Have Loved Since 1918

There’s a moment when you step inside Mill End Store when your eyes need a second to adjust. The space opens wider than expected, the ceiling lifts, and suddenly you’re surrounded by fabric in every direction. Rows stretch farther than your brain anticipates, color stacks on color, and it becomes...

There’s a Beach in Oregon You Can Only Reach by Walking Through a Cliff

There’s something deeply compelling about a beach you have to earn. And on the Oregon Coast, few places capture that feeling quite like Tunnel Beach. Though it’s no longer a total secret, Tunnel Beach still feels like one. Reaching it requires stepping away from the open shoreline, ducking into a...

Are You Afraid of the Dark? This Oregon Retreat Locks You in Total Darkness. For Days. On Purpose.

Somewhere in Southern Oregon, tucked away near the Cascade–Siskiyou Wilderness, not far from Klamath Falls, there’s a place where the lights don’t just go out: they never come on. No windows.No screens.No glow from your phone.Not even the faint outline of your own hand. This is Sky Cave Dark...

Apparently Portland Has Decided Its Christmas Tree Is No Longer a Christmas Tree

Portland’s long-running holiday tradition took on a noticeably different tone this year after city officials avoided using the phrase “Christmas tree” during the 41st annual lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, referring to it only as “the tree.” The shift—reflected in the event’s...
This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

Oregon’s reputation as a culinary hotspot just reached a new level. Known for its farm-to-table dining, award-winning wines, and exceptional craft breweries, the state has added another accolade to its impressive résumé: the home of the world’s best cheddar cheese. At...

Murder Charges Filed Against Husband of Missing Oregon Hiker

Murder Charges Filed Against Husband of Missing Oregon Hiker

The disappearance of Susan "Phoenix" Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old woman from Welches, Oregon, has taken a tragic and shocking turn. Nearly a month after filing for divorce, her husband, 71-year-old Michel Fournier, has been arrested and charged with her murder. On...

Southern Oregon Coast at Risk of Sneaker Waves This Weekend

Southern Oregon Coast at Risk of Sneaker Waves This Weekend

Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution along the southern Oregon coast this weekend, as the National Weather Service has issued a warning for sneaker waves expected from late Saturday through Sunday afternoon. This advisory covers the coastlines of Douglas, Coos,...

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