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I feel incredibly fortunate to have grown up in Oregon, a state teeming with remarkable natural sites to explore. Regardless of where you reside in Oregon, you're typically just 30 minutes away from a great outdoor…
The Stephanie Inn, situated along the picturesque Oregon coast, has earned yet another distinction to enhance its prestigious reputation. This 42-room haven in Cannon Beach is the sole establishment from the Pacific Northwest to be recognized…
In Albany, Oregon, a recent operation led by an independent online activist resulted in the arrest of 24 individuals on charges linked to endangering minors. Operating under the alias "Tim Johnson" and using the Facebook group…
Plan an easy Pearsony Falls hike near Prospect, Oregon, with trail distance, parking, Avenue of the Boulders, photos, map, safety and nearby falls.
On a somber Sunday, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded along the rugged southern coast of Oregon when a 69-year-old man, Richard Ehrhart from San Jose, California, tragically lost his life after falling more than 300 feet during…
Hiding in plain sight on the side of Highway 126 is a little pizza spot you've probably passed half a dozen times on your way to go hiking or on trips between Eugene and Bend. Ike's…
Marys Peak provides a unique vantage point, a place where the serene beauty of the ocean meets the rugged grandeur of the mountain ranges.
NEWPORT, OREGON — A unique discovery was made on a beach near Newport when a woman stumbled upon a fossil, estimated to be over 20 million years old, during a leisurely walk. This ancient relic consisted…
Cheeseburgers, curly fries, onion rings, milkshakes, and towering ice cream cones—if you're cruising in the Columbia River Gorge and are in the mood for nostalgia and classic American food done right, there's a special little spot…
After a thrilling wait filled with anticipation, an extraordinary stroke of luck descended upon an Oregonian, making them the elated winner of a colossal $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot. This wasn't just any win; it was a…
Three of the United States' top 15 ranking resorts are located in Cannon Beach. Iconic scenes from the cult classic movie The Goonies were filmed here right in front of Haystack Rock. Gorgeous Ecola State Park…
In an extraordinary incident last Friday in Northeast Oregon, a 53-foot tanker met with an accident, resulting in over 100,000 live salmon being spilled. Miraculously, a majority of these fish found their way into a nearby…
