Updated August 2026: Elk Creek Trail is a moderate hiking and mountain-biking route in the Tillamook State Forest, beginning near Elk Creek Campground off Oregon Highway 6. The official Oregon Department of Forestry guide measures four miles from the trailhead to the...
Every day when the tide goes out in Lincoln City Oregon, a new world is revealed to those who know where to look: tide pools showcasing miniature displays of colorful ocean habitat. Through the free Tide Pool Exploriences program in Lincoln City, you can go on a...
Happy Cenntenial Birthday! As of April 2022, the Oregon State Parks system has officially been in place for 100 years, and it all started with a meager five-acre donation in 1922. Today that acreage encompasses over 100,000 with 254 park properties all over this place...
A few months ago we brought you an article all about the geological wonder of Fort Rock and the incredible surrounding high desert area of Eastern Oregon's "outback" country. Last weekend we had the opportunity to book a tour of one of the most interesting and...
Looking for an excuse to head to the Oregon Coast this year? You will definitely want to check this one out as we head into summer. The Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival is back again for 2022. With races, poker rides with awesome prizes, tasty food, amazing beer, and...
If you'd like to visit Oregon's north coast off the beaten path and away from crowds, Pacific City is the perfect spot on the Pacific Ocean. From bonfires on beautiful Oregon beaches, to layered cliffs and rock stacks, hang gliding and more, Pacific City has always...
Updated and rechecked September 18, 2026. These five active Oregon Coast vacation rentals put the view at the center of the stay: Proposal Rock and the Pacific in Neskowin, the changing tide on Netarts Bay, ocean and forest scenery in Arch Cape, the Alsea Bay Bridge...
The Oregon Coast is one of the most popular places to visit. With so many attractions to see such as bridges, lighthouses, beaches to explore (check out the best Oregon beaches here), and adorable shops to visit in historic towns, there is plenty to keep you busy. And...
Finders Keepers is returning to Lincoln City, Oregon for a special Spring Break edition. From Saturday, March 19 to Sunday, April 3, 2022, it's your chance to try your luck at finding one of 200 gorgeous hand-blown glass floats on LC's seven miles of coastal beaches....
Spring break is coming up fast, and I can't think of a better way to spend it than with a trip to the gorgeous Oregon coast. Spring is the perfect time to relax and get back to nature alongside old growth forests and wide open beaches. One of our favorite spots to...
Sitting high above a working cannabis farm in Cave Junction Oregon is the TokinTree, a treehouse Airbnb. This Airbnb not only considers itself 420 friendly, but at the time of this article offers complimentary cannabis to guests who book a stay. For those 21 and...
Spring is a fascinating season at the Oregon Coast for many reasons. One of our favorite excuses to visit the ocean is the annual return of migratory whales to our seaside waters. Oregon Whale Watching is always a rewarding adventure. Some 25,000 individual Gray...