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This Beloved Oregon Renaissance Faire Brings Charging Knights and a World of Medieval Magic
There is a stretch of summer in Oregon when a drive through Clackamas County can lead somewhere unexpectedly theatrical. One minute, you are following familiar farmland roads south of Portland. The next, you are hearing the…
This Wildly Fun Oregon Fall Tradition Sends Costumed Racers Across a Lake Inside Giant Pumpkins
There are normal fall festivals. You know the type. Apple cider. Corn mazes. Hayrides. Maybe somebody puts on a flannel shirt and spends twenty minutes choosing a pumpkin that somehow costs more than lunch. And then…
Best Pumpkin Patches in Oregon for 2026: Dates, Prices & Map
Compare Oregon's best pumpkin patches for 2026, including Portland and every region. See dates, prices, mazes, dog rules, U-pick details and a map.
Rainy-Day Oregon Coast Itinerary: Why Newport Is the Smartest Stop
Use Newport as a flexible rainy-day Oregon Coast base with the Aquarium, Bayfront, short weather windows, family logistics and practical safety advice.
The Perfect Newport Day With Kids: Aquarium, Sea Lions, Beach and Dinner
Plan a realistic Newport day with kids: Oregon Coast Aquarium, Bayfront sea lions, one flexible beach stop and dinner, with weather and accessibility tips.
This Oregon Farm/Creamery Is a Baby-Goat Daydream With Handmade Cheese and Goat-Milk Gelato
There are certain things in life that most reasonable humans are powerless against. Freshly baked cookies. Puppies with oversized paws. And baby goats. Especially baby goats. aarononearth Tucked into the green countryside of Gales Creek in…
This Old-Time Oregon Railroad Is One of the Most Magical Ways to See Fall Color
Ever wanted to take a stunning train ride through Oregon's gorgeous landscape in fall? Sumpter Valley Railroad has you covered with fall and Halloween rides.