Adventures

Apparently Portland Has Decided Its Christmas Tree Is No Longer a Christmas Tree

Portland’s long-running holiday tradition took on a noticeably different tone this year after city officials avoided using the phrase “Christmas tree” during the 41st annual lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, referring to it only as “the tree.” The shift—reflected in the event’s...

Sweet Creek Trail Impacted by Boardwalk Damage; Northern Access Closed

The Homestead Trailhead, which provides access to the northern portion of the popular Sweet Creek Trail (#1319), has been closed until further notice after significant boardwalk damage was discovered. The update was announced in a social media post from the Siuslaw National Forest, which urged...

Live Humpback Whale Becomes Stranded Near Yachats, Drawing Overnight Crowd to Oregon Coast

A late-night scene unfolded along the shoreline near Yachats as word spread across social media that a live humpback whale had washed ashore Wednesday night. By the early hours of Nov. 16, dozens of people had made their way to the beach hoping to help the struggling animal. The whale appeared to...

This Oregon Trail Ends At A Historic Fire Lookout With Absolutely Breathtaking Views

This epic Central Oregon hike is steeped in Indigenous lore, packed with wildflowers, and opens up to unforgettable vistas of the surrounding peaks.

Unearth 30-Million-Year-Old Fossils Behind This Oregon High School

Behind the modest campus of Wheeler High School sits what was once the muddy bottom of a shallow Oligocene-era lake — about 33 million years old. In those days, Oregon’s climate was milder and wetter, its valleys covered in wetlands and leafy forests. Alessandro Z / Tripadvisor Today, that ancient...
10 Easy Oregon Hikes Perfect For Beginners This Spring

10 Easy Oregon Hikes Perfect For Beginners This Spring

Ah, springtime in Oregon—a magical season when the sun teases us with its presence for exactly 3.5 minutes before disappearing behind an eternal wall of clouds. For months, you’ve been wrapped in a burrito of seasonal depression and flannel, doom-scrolling on your...

Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon

Millions of Blooms Await! Don’t Miss the 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon

Rows and rows of colorful tulips on a foggy morning or a crisp spring day are the perfect way to welcome spring. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival offers blooms, hot air balloons, wine, and family fun! Spring in Oregon means one thing—tulip season! The Wooden Shoe Tulip...

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