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Located just 30 minutes west of Portland, Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour is a must do for thrill seekers in the Portland metro area. This zip tour features gorgeous views, excitement for you and a group of…
Oregon has the perfect environment to nurture dozens of species of edible wild mushroom varieties. Whats more, fall is the perfect season to go off on a foraging expedition of your own! Before you begin, take…
People travel from far and wide to see the giant redwood trees along the California coast, but not many realize we have groves of giant redwoods right here in Oregon, and they're spectacular! Located just 11…
If you're ready to be a kid again, now is your chance. This family-owned and operated racing facility which started in the 1930s as a venue for outdoor concerts offers a 43-acre complex complete with a…
Planning a rocky-shore park visit? Use our complete Oregon Coast tide-pool guide to compare more than 20 locations, check low-tide timing, and review accessibility, family, safety, and wildlife notes before you go.
This one-of-a-kind adventure is waiting just around the corner from your favorite Portland coffee shops and restaurants in the Old Town District. Oregon Helicopters is the largest air tour company in the state of Oregon, and…
Everyone knows what fun it is to go zipping down the side of Mt. Hood on an innertube in the winter, but not many realize you can still go tubing in the summer. Summer Tube hill…
As most Oregonians know, our state is replete with incredible outdoor and indoor activities for our kiddos. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and as parents you're probably already brainstorming fun things to do, with…
As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises.…
It's that time of year again, and what better way to beat the heat than take advantage of all of the amazing places you can find to swim in Oregon. No matter if you've lived in…
Updated August 2026: Butte Creek Falls and Upper Butte Creek Falls form a short forest outing near Scotts Mills, but access has been disrupted by wildfire and windstorm damage. Some trails and roads in the Butte…
The efforts of the Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife (ODFW) to conserve the Oregon wolf population are finally paying off. The ODFW has been trying to conserve wolves in Oregon since they were placed on…
