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The hidden aquifer beneath the Cascade Mountains is estimated to hold three times more water than Lake Mead, which supplies water to three states. This aquifer is a crucial water supply for Oregon.
The combination of mouthwatering comfort food, ice cream and pie, along with a rich local history, makes Austin House a standout spot to check out in eastern Oregon.
Great views, cozy comfort, and a property surrounded by stunning nature all make The Owl's Nest Inn Bed And Breakfast a must stay.
Are you prepared for grocery stores to be empty? For roads into and out of your area to be so damaged that travel by road will likely be impossible for months, or potentially even years afterwards?
Silver Falls State Park is an Oregon gem any time of year, but winter brings its own kind of magic. From frosty waterfalls to icy cliffs, every turn of the trail offers something spectacular.
Not sure how to cut down your own Christmas tree in Oregon, where to go to do it, or how to get your permit? We've got you covered!
Camp 18’s holiday atmosphere, cinnamon rolls, gift shop, and logging museum make it a memorable Highway 26 stop. Visitor information reviewed for 2026.
This cozy little store is filled to the brim with charm, and sits just a minute down the road from the historic Grave Creek covered bridge.
Oregon Caves isn’t just about underground adventures in the famed “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Now it's also a haven for experiencing the magic of an unspoiled night sky—a rarity in today’s light-polluted world.
Hit by a truck, re-built, given a roof and then raised up to avoid a flood, the Lowell Covered Bridge in Oregon has stood the test of time and is a great spot to visit today.
Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction.
He was all set to drive to California to inherit a million dollar estate. He called a friend the night before his drive to let them know he was coming. The next morning, he had vanished…
