Looking for something fun and romantic to do with your loved one for Valentines day? How about a romantic walk on the beach in Lincoln City while looking for gorgeous Valentines day glass floats that have been hidden just for you? 50 special hand crafted red, pink,...
Since before I knew there was a word for it I've been a rockhound. As a young child I would pick up pretty rocks anywhere I could and save them in small boxes labeled with various mineral names. In my twenties, I spent countless hours annoying friends and family at...
Coffee and s'mores in a cabin in downtown Portland? Yes please! The 1927 S'mores Company in Portland Oregon is the perfect spot to relax and have a sweet treat with friends or family. These aren't your typical s'mores, but you'll definitely be feeling nostalgic as you...
Sunstones are the official State Gemstone of Oregon. Recently when I was writing about Eastern Oregon's Fort Rock, it reminded me that if one is willing to venture a little deeper into the high-desert backcountry these beautiful crystals are free for the taking. Image...
You saw us announce the Lincoln City inaugural Opening Day earlier this month. As much as you wanted to go find yourself a beautiful float on the beach, sadly you just weren't able to fit it in with your busy schedule. But don't worry sad beach hunter, because Finders...
Tide pools are one of my absolute favorite things about the Oregon Coast (right behind all the beachcombing). In fact, take me with you for a long walk on the beach and I'll be doing less walking and more crouching as I search for all the hidden treasures that the...
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 is gorgeous. Risk-takers flock to areas like...
Around 60 miles west of Eugene you will find Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, with a population of around 8,900 at the time of writing this. Originally inhabited by the Siuslaw tribe of Native Americans, Florence is very...
The beloved event, Finders Keepers, is returning to Lincoln City, Oregon this weekend. From January 8th to 9th, 2022, it's your chance to try your luck at finding one of 100 gorgeous hand-blown glass floats on LC's seven miles of coastal beaches. The catch? There is...
Mount Hood is an Oregon icon. It's one of the top destinations in northwest Oregon for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, and one of the best spots in Oregon for mountain biking and hiking in warm months. People enjoy visiting the many lakes on Mt Hood,...
Just a year younger than the Portland Rose Festival, the traditional Florence Rhododendron Festival is the second-oldest flower festival in Oregon and third oldest on the west coast. People travel from around the United States to attend this festival on the Oregon...
Ho ho ho Oregon, one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas parades ever has started for 2021. This classic parade goes clear back to 1954 and started with only one decorated sailboat gliding down the river. In the years following, more and more ships began to...