When you see it for the first time, you'll probably think, ‘this can't be Oregon, can it?' As your feet crunch across the dry playa it's like walking on an alien planet, not in a state known for lush green forests full of ferns and towering trees. Many...
You saw us announce the Lincoln City inaugural Opening Day earlier this month. As much as you wanted to go find yourself a beautiful float on the beach, sadly you just weren't able to fit it in with your busy schedule. But don't worry sad beach hunter, because Finders...
Fort Rock is the kind of Central Oregon stop that rewards a little patience. It is not a quick roadside photo on the way to Bend, and it is definitely not a place to improvise a rough-road adventure after lunch. The payoff is better than that: a volcanic tuff ring...
The best tide pools on the Oregon Coast are not all the same. Haystack Rock is the easiest first experience, Yaquina Head combines rich marine life with interpretation, Sunset Bay is a strong family choice, and the Yachats-to-Cape Perpetua corridor rewards careful...
Around 60 miles west of Eugene you will find Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, with a population of around 8,900 at the time of writing this. Originally inhabited by the Siuslaw tribe of Native Americans, Florence is very...
That Oregon Life’s Eastern Oregon guideWallowa Lake, OregonA complete, honest guide to camping, swimming, boating, fishing, the tramway, hiking and where to stay—plus the tradeoffs that decide whether Wallowa Lake is worth the long drive for your trip.Researched and...
The beloved event, Finders Keepers, is returning to Lincoln City, Oregon this weekend. From January 8th to 9th, 2022, it's your chance to try your luck at finding one of 100 gorgeous hand-blown glass floats on LC's seven miles of coastal beaches. The catch? There is...
Until 2017, the incomparable Oneonta Gorge on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge was accessible to the public and a much-beloved spot to visit during the hot summer months. The Eagle Creek Fire started by illegal fireworks on September 2 of that year changed...
Multnomah Falls is Oregon’s tallest waterfall, dropping 620 feet in two main tiers in the Columbia River Gorge. You can see it from the developed lower plaza without taking a full hike; Benson Bridge is about 0.4 mile round trip, while the steep paved trail to the...
Are you ready to put your hiking shoes to the dirt and get out there? Start the year off right in Oregon with one of the healthiest things you can do this year by hiking in Oregon. So get out there, get some fresh air, and soak in the beauty. Guided hikes in Oregon...
With heavy snow right now in Oregon (at least heavy for us), I thought it would be a good time to offer some useful tips on how to drive in the snow. Driving in the snow can be challenging, even for many of us who have a lot of experience driving through the white...