Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world. Warring mountains, earthquakes, and inland...
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Stay in This Charming B&B in a Historic Gold Rush Town in Oregon
Over the past few decades, Jacksonville, Oregon has steadily been making a name for itself as a premier destination for wine lovers. But long before this, it was one of the first gold rush towns in Oregon. When gold deposits were found in 1851 and 1852, speculators...
A Historic Central Oregon Ski Lodge Gets A Second Chance At Life
Highway 20 runs from the Oregon coast all the way to the Idaho border, and the section between Corvallis and Bend happens to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the state. The Santiam Ski Pass Lodge resides in this area, but you probably only know it as...
Historic “Twilight” Location Finally Getting New Life After Devastating 2011 Fire
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the theater as they came out. Not that they were great by any stretch of the imagination, but two things...
Stay In This Real Life Hobbit Home In Oregon
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a hobbit house like Frodo and Bilbo do in Lord Of The Rings? One couple in Oregon decided to find out and built a real life hobbit home in Mosier, Oregon. Now you too can stay in this enchanting Airbnb and fulfil...
Haunting Photos of Abandoned Oregon Houses That Have Been Lost to Time
Perhaps I find beauty in decay. Maybe I'm fascinated by history. Even more so, perhaps I'm just compelled to document what's disappearing from our state or already gone. Each property begs the questions: What did people do here? What were their lives like? Why did...
12 Unique Places to Stay for Fun Themed Oregon Lodging
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I wish this mundane, run-of-the-mill hotel was more awesome"? Maybe you're wishing for someplace more retro, more treehouse, more Airstream, more historical. More SOMETHING. Look no further. We've got your checklist of some of the...
Filmmaker Shows Off Oregon’s Gorgeous Lighthouses In New Documentary
Every year people flock to the Oregon coast to take in the scenic vistas, hike the wild coastal forests, go whale watching, and visit Oregon's historic lighthouses. Oregon filmmaker Matt Cook wanted to share his love of Oregon lighthouses with everyone, and spent six...
The Unsolved Mystery of the Oldest Standing Structure in Oregon
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the building, but one thing is...
Oregon’s Cannery Pier Hotel And Spa Has One Of The Best Coastal Views In The State
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel, built on historic pilings, was built with gorgeous coastal views, and the...
The Tallest Bridge In Oregon Has A Magnificent View Of The Oregon Coast
Just a few miles north of Brookings and Harris Beach State Park on the coast is Oregon's highest bridge, and it's a sight to behold. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kory Christensen (@ravenousbrain) on Jul 30, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT The Thomas...
Sleep Overnight In These Old Grain Silos Converted Into a Charming Bed And Breakfast
From the exterior, the three vintage grain bins at the center of the farm look like typical utilitarian structures one would see on almost any back road in the state of Oregon. Go inside, however, and you'll find something truly amazing. Rural Yamhill County is a...