Adventures

Born in 2011, Filbert the Beaver at the Oregon Zoo,  is calling for an early spring in 2022. "Groundhogs like Punxsutawney Phil are fine for their part of the country," said zookeeper Christina Parr. "Here in the Northwest, though, we are beaver believers." Stumptown Fil has made his prediction...

Today we have great news for fisher-people and folks looking to dip their toes (or bobbers) into fishing Oregon's lakes and rivers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced what days in 2022 will be a free-for-all, so be sure to mark your calendars.   Free fishing days for...

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....