Adventures

When you see it for the first time, you'll probably think, ‘this can't be Oregon, can it?'  As your feet crunch across the dry playa it's like walking on an alien planet, not in a state known for lush green forests full of ferns and towering trees.  Many don't realize that two thirds of...

You saw us announce the Lincoln City inaugural Opening Day earlier this month. As much as you wanted to go find yourself a beautiful float on the beach, sadly you just weren't able to fit it in with your busy schedule. But don't worry sad beach hunter, because Finders Keepers in Lincoln City just...

Fort Rock, Oregon is one of those things you actually have to see to believe. Photos do it no justice. Add to that the wealth of pre-history in the area and you have yourself one of the state's perfect road trip locations. Read on to find out why. So What is Fort Rock? Fort Rock State Park is akin...

Tide pools are one of my absolute favorite things about the Oregon Coast (right behind all the beachcombing). In fact, take me with you for a long walk on the beach and I'll be doing less walking and more crouching as I search for all the hidden treasures that the seaside has to offer. I'm a huge...

Around 60 miles west of Eugene you will find Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, with a population of around 8,900 at the time of writing this. Originally inhabited by the Siuslaw tribe of Native Americans, Florence is very popular with retirees seeking a...