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A local favorite and long time secret, the God's Thumb hike in Lincoln City was once surrounded by private land with no trespassing signs. With recent purchases by the small coastal town, this spot is now…
Born in 2011, Filbert the Beaver at the Oregon Zoo, is calling for an early spring in 2022. "Groundhogs like Punxsutawney Phil are fine for their part of the country," said zookeeper Christina Parr. "Here in…
Today we have great news for fisher-people and folks looking to dip their toes (or bobbers) into fishing Oregon's lakes and rivers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced what days in 2022 will…
Use this Oregon rockhounding guide to compare 10 popular sites, an interactive map, common finds, essential gear, and current collecting rules.
Florence is a special place we love to visit as often as possible. It's my favorite laid back town along the Oregon coast, and has some delicious restaurants you should try. By far one of the…
Current Hart Mountain access note Hart Mountain is a remote refuge trip, not a casual roadside soak. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lists Hot Springs Road and Hot Springs Campground as open only as weather…
Oregon sunstone is real, beautiful, and possible to collect legally—but “free” needs an important asterisk. The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area near Plush is open for casual collecting on marked public land. It is also remote…
Newport is a working Oregon Coast town with a real harbor, wide beaches, the Oregon Coast Aquarium and some of the best tide-pool access on the coast. It is an especially strong base for travelers who…
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…
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…
There are places in Oregon that look impressive in photos, and then there’s Fort Rock, which has a funny way of making every photo seem inadequate. You can see it long before you arrive, rising out…
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…
