There’s something quietly magical about hearing the soft clang of a trolley bell echo along Astoria’s waterfront. It feels like the sound of another era rolling gently back to life. Along the edge of the Columbia River, a beautifully restored trolley glides down the...
When the sun finally starts peeking through the clouds and Oregon’s forests burst back to life in spring, there’s no better excuse to get outside and try something a little adventurous. And just a short drive from Portland, tucked into the beautiful forest near Hagg...
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name. Antiquing isn't always about finding old things that are valuable. Often it's about finding that one funky...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a deeply troubling development, a 34 year old Portland resident has been placed on a community watchlist after failing to attend, organize, or aggressively livestream a single protest this week. According to neighbors,...
Oregon has stunning scenery and breathtaking views to spare, but most people never get to take in the views from the top of a mountain. As Oregonians we love to hike, but many aren't up for hiking steep trails or climbing Oregon's tallest peaks. Enter the Wallowa Lake...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms that impacted the state in mid-December. According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, storms between Dec....
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our first night at Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I remember stepping out of the...
There’s a certain kind of place you don’t expect much from. It smells faintly of saltwater and bait. The parking lot has trucks with crab pots in the back. Someone is walking out with a bag of tackle in one hand and a to-go box in the other. And somehow, that’s...
One of the true greats is gone. Legendary actor Robert Duvall — whose unforgettable performances shaped films like The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lonesome Dove, and one of my personal favorites, Falling Down — has passed away at the age of 95....
There are places you go for dinner, and then there are places you go for a feeling. In Bend, that feeling still lives at Dandy’s Drive-In. Dandy's in 1968 There are places you go for dinner, and then there are places you go for a feeling. In 1968, Paul Keller saw the...
There’s a moment when you reach the top of the staircase at Lava River Cave and feel the air rising from below. It’s cold, steady, and carries that faint mineral scent that tells you this isn’t just another Oregon hike. It feels like standing at the edge of something...
There are places that feel like destinations. And then there are places that feel like they belong to you. The Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System is not flashy, but it's also one of the first of its kind in the country. It is not remote. It does not require a tank of...