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Warm hoodies, bonfires on the beach, visiting the pumpkin patch and watching the leaves change are just a few of the reasons I love fall foliage in Oregon. Autumn in Oregon is marked by crisp mornings,…
The Steens Mountains, located in Southeast Oregon, is a breathtaking wonder that must be seen to be believed. This magnificent range of peaks rises to an elevation of over 9,700 feet and stretches over 50 miles,…
The Pacific Northwest is a prime spot if you love living that ocean life. While I was growing up in the '80s and '90s Portland area, trips to the Northern Oregon Coast were mandatory. I got…
On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and…
From the Pacific Ocean and lush rain forests, to the high desert and the deepest canyon in the United States, Oregon is home to many stunning landscapes, none perhaps more breathtaking than it's mountains. John Muir…
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site…
Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos. Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than…
Some think of Northeastern Oregon as wide open empty spaces and little to do. What many don't realize is that some of Oregon's prettiest and most stunning areas are tucked away and hidden in the mountains…
The waters are mesmerizing, and as you stare out at this vast lake the landscape seems surreal. How can something this beautiful, this serene, this deep be right in our back yard? Crater Lake draws people…
Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has…
Oregon has incredible rivers and creeks to get out and explore. We thought we'd share some of our favorites with you so you can explore them through photos and start planning your warm weather Oregon adventures.…
Vast, sweeping landscapes that take your breath away. Trails into high mountain lakes with pristine and chemically pure water. Snowy mountains reflected in icy lakes, and pillars of rock shooting up out of the earth. This…
