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There are places in Oregon that look impressive in photos, and then there’s Fort Rock, which has a funny way of making every photo seem inadequate. You can see it long before you arrive, rising out…
Oregon is one of the most amazing states in the USA and hence is also a major tourist attraction. The lifestyle of the people, the natural beauty of seashores, coniferous rainforest, and high-desert; everything about Oregon…
This award-winning trail is an absolute must for all outdoor lovers.
The central Oregon Cascade range is a gorgeous place to visit at any time of year, especially in the winter. Many people head to the Willamette Pass Resort every winter to ski and snowboard, and then…
Plan a Crater Lake camping trip with current details on Mazama Campground, nearby tent and RV sites, reservations, seasonal access, and 2026 closures.
Do you love Oregon history? Maybe you want to take the kids on an interactive and educational experience. I'm already thinking of fun spring break activities for our family, and learning about early pioneer history may…
In the Cascade mountains not far from Eugene sits the widest covered bridge in Oregon, which is the perfect spot to stop on your trip down Highway 58 to stretch your legs and take in the…
"The Breitenbush Hot Springs is a getaway that is sure to please anyone who’s looking to escape for the weekend in Oregon" is how we opened a popular 2016 article on the Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort.…
Redmond Oregon has many interesting things to do, including mountain biking, golfing, rock climbing, and checking out the gorgeous natural beauty of Smith Rock State Park. What you may not have heard of is the Petersen…
140 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bend Oregon lies in the heart of Oregon's high desert. Bend is one of Oregon's premier vacation destinations due to the miles of mountain biking trails, nearby ski resorts, dozens…
South of Bend, among ponderosa pines and high-desert light, the High Desert Museum offers the kind of Oregon outing that can easily turn into half a day. It is part wildlife center, part history museum, part…
The only real backstory you need is this: From 1964-1966, NASA trained Apollo astronauts on the rocky surfaces of lava-flow abundant near Bend, Oregon. Through his training there, astronaut Jim Irwin became well-acquainted with Floyd Watson,…
