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Gorgeous Cannon Beach, Oregon has always been one of my favorite places to visit along the Oregon coast. The beach was named after a naval cannon that washed up after a shipwreck way back in the 1840's, and…
If one thing is for certain, the Oregon Coast does not lack beautiful places to explore. Nestled between Ecola Point and Chapman Point, you will find a secluded paradise known as Crescent Beach. If the nearby…
Just south of Oceanside, Oregon, among other pocket beaches that can be difficult to access, you will find a serene place known as Short Beach. This hidden gem makes for the perfect weekend getaway, a place where…
Here are some basic trail details: The distance is 2.6 milesThe elevation is 462 feetThe trail type is out-and-backEasy to moderate difficulty If you're looking for an amazing and fairly easy, kid friendly hike on the…
If you are looking for an Oregon waterfall hike that you can take the whole family on, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon is known as Toketee Falls and it's calling your name this…
If you are looking for adventure and you're down for one of the most breathtaking hikes on the Oregon Coast, you'll certainly want to head to the Tillamook Head Trail. One of the coolest parts about…
Current Breitenbush day-use note Book Breitenbush before you drive. Day use is a managed retreat experience, and weekend passes can sell out well ahead of time. The operator currently lists adult and teen day-use rates of…
If you are looking to get out for a nice easy winter hike, you'll surely want to check out Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge right now. The trail begins at one of the most…
There aren't a lot of places on Earth that haven't been discovered, but this waterfall here in Oregon proves you should never stop exploring. This secret canyon in Oregon has been dubbed as Valhalla, after the…
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent…
There's this invisible line that separates the beautiful state of Oregon from the rest of the beautiful northwest, the gorgeous state of Washington. It's not that I don't have enough places to write about in Oregon,…
Recently I had the opportunity to check out the sexiest teardrop trailer I've seen on the market, and it happens to have been started right here in my hometown, Eugene, Oregon. Jon and Sawyer Christianson founded…
