Adventures

Since before I knew there was a word for it I've been a rockhound. As a young child I would pick up pretty rocks anywhere I could and save them in small boxes labeled with various mineral names. In my twenties, I spent countless hours annoying friends and family at Oregon beaches and creeks. They...

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 best restaurants Florence Oregon has to offer is the International C Food Market, which overlooks the...

Hart Mountain Hot Springs is truly one of Oregon's hidden gems. It's off the beaten path in the southeastern corner of the state that most people rarely see, simply because it's not close to ANYTHING. Which is automatically a plus in my book. I adore being away from it all in peaceful seclusion....

Sunstones are the official State Gemstone of Oregon. Recently when I was writing about Eastern Oregon's Fort Rock, it reminded me that if one is willing to venture a little deeper into the high-desert backcountry these beautiful crystals are free for the taking. Image via / Facebook / Double Eagle...

If you're headed to the coast, Newport, Oregon may already be on your radar. If it's not, it probably should be! Beautiful beaches, a historic charming downtown, Nye Beach, breweries, unique shops, and mouthwatering seafood are only a few things that come to mind. Newport attracts visitors...