Adventures

Woman Unearths 20-Million-Year-Old Marine Mammal Fossil on Oregon Coast

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 of teeth from a Desmostylian, an animal similar in appearance to a hippopotamus but aquatic in...

The Tallest Ice Cream Cones In Oregon Can Be Found At This Iconic Drive-In

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 that's calling your name. The huge ice cream cones here are...

Oregonian Hits the Jackpot with Fourth-Largest Powerball Prize in History at $1.326 Billion

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 moment where fate aligned the stars, drawing the magical numbers 22, 27,...

An Oregon Beach Was Ranked Second Best to Visit in Country in Spring of 2024

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 is just a few minutes north of town, and Hug Point is just south of town, making it the...

Overturned Truck Unleashes Over 100,000 Salmon into Oregon Waters

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 creek, continuing their journey, as confirmed by the Oregon Department of...
8 to 10 Foot King Tides to Hit Oregon Coast This Thanksgiving

8 to 10 Foot King Tides to Hit Oregon Coast This Thanksgiving

The exciting king tides are here once again, being the first of the annual highest tides of the winter. The tides arrive just in time for Thanksgiving weekend along the Oregon coast. This coming weekend will make for the strongest tides of the year in Oregon, and are...

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