If you’re dreaming of twinkling lights, charming festivities, and cozy holiday vibes straight out of a Hallmark movie, Oregon has you covered. These adorable Oregon towns go all out to capture the magic of the season with festive events, decorations, and activities to...
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. When most people think of Tillamook, they’re drawn right to the...
200 Christmas ornaments will be hidden along select trails in Oregon forests. If you find one, you get to keep it and register for the grand prize! Who's up for an Oregon treasure hunt? Oregonians are familiar with all sorts of treasure hunt stories, from the...
Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024! The holidays are here, and Oregon is ready to light up the season! From sparkling forests and glowing gardens to rivers...
I can't tell you how much I love Oregon's high desert. I grew up in the lush greenery of the Willamette Valley, and while I love that too, there's something special about our state's gorgeous high desert area. Two thirds of our state is high desert, and features...
Pumpkins, hay slides, corn mazes, pumpkin cannons, tractor rides, and haunted mazes round out the list of awesome fall activities this year at our favorite Oregon pumpkin patches! Looking for the perfect place to kick off fall fun in Oregon? From corn mazes and...
Who's ready for spooky season? The Spirit of Halloweentown will be back in full swing this October, turning St. Helens, Oregon into a month-long Halloween extravaganza. While the beloved Halloween parade won’t be part of the festivities this year, there’s still plenty...
Fall in Oregon is a magical time and there’s no better way to soak in the season than with a ride on the historic Sumpter Valley Railroad. As the weather cools and leaves in Northeast Oregon turn vibrant shades of gold, these vintage trains offer a one-of-a-kind...
Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more excited! Aside from gorgeous fall leaves and cool weather that makes for great fall hikes, autumn means pumpkin patch season, hot apple cider, and family trips to the corn maze. Just a short drive from downtown Portland,...
If you're searching for a family outing that blends the great outdoors with a dash of wild excitement, this one-of-a-kind drive-through experience should be your adventure radar. Hidden away just across the Columbia River Gorge from Oregon, this one-of-a-kind ranch...
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon is again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 78 years of tradition with contemporary festivity, the Bandon Cranberry Festival is an awaited extravaganza that sweetens the atmosphere...
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. Don't get me wrong, I love summer and spring, and even winter has it's appeal, but living in Oregon, I can't get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a...