In 2017 a large portion of the Columbia River Gorge was damaged during the Eagle Creek Fire, a 49 thousand acre fire caused by firecrackers thrown by a 15-year-old boy. The fire was incredibly destructive and caused long term closures to popular scenic hiking trails....
Oregon is home to some amazing hot springs, but one of our favorites is Belknap Hot Springs. Located just over an hour East of Eugene Oregon on the beautiful McKenzie River, Belknap Hot Springs is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The McKenzie River Trail just a...
There's no better time than now to get out and enjoy winter in Oregon, and Mt. Hood Skibowl has you covered for the ultimate winter rush. Cosmic Tubing is the perfect way to get out and enjoy some time with the family. In fact, Skibowl is known as America's largest...
One of our favorite places to rest, relax and find tranquility is in Redmond Oregon. Redmond is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat because of the outstanding beauty and nearby recreational opportunities. With stunning mountain views, world-class rock...
The Goonies is a classic 1980s adventure movie set on the scenic Oregon coast. This nostalgic Oregon film centers around a group of friends that find a treasure map in the attic of their house in Astoria Oregon and go on an epic adventure to find a pirate ship. For...
The weekend of December 13th-15th is set to bring the highest waves of the year to Coastal Oregon and Washington, with some places expecting 9-10 ft. high tides and 14-20 ft. ocean swells. While incredibly beautiful to watch, extreme caution should be exercised while...
If there's one thing many of us are doing right now amidst the lockdowns and everything being closed in Oregon, it's finding places we can actually safely escape to. Spending too much time at home can have adverse effects on your mental state, and right now there...
The wild and scenic Mount Hood is one of many gateways to winter recreation in northern Oregon. People come from all over Oregon and from neighboring states to ski and snowboard Mt. Hood's slopes and to snowshoe it's pristine snowy trails. One group is offering a...
This Thanksgiving weekend on Friday November 27th and Saturday November 28th, Oregon is offering free fishing, crabbing and clamming to everybody. What a great way to spend time with loved ones in Oregon's beautiful outdoors! Oregon Free Fishing Weekends Several times...
Bored of shopping in the crowds on Black Friday? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting Oregonians to turn Black Friday into Green Friday instead and head out to Oregon's beautiful State Parks. This year on November 27th, 2020 day-use parking fees will...
Peace of mind, wide open spaces, and adventure are waiting for you at the scenic Oregon coast this holiday season. One of our favorite ways to relax and find serenity during the holidays is to escape with family to the coast for whale watching, walks on the beach,...
Nothing sounds more fun or romantic than a sleigh ride on Mount Hood during the holidays. Sleigh rides start on December 17th, 2021 and you and four of your friends can ride a sleigh around the historic village of Government Camp. If you're in northern Oregon, I can't...