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This article has been updated to reflect the holidays for 2022. Have you ever seen the movie The Polar Express? Have you ever wished you could take a magical train ride with your family or friends…
UPDATE: We have revised this article to reflect on the latest schedule for 2017. Tickets for the 2017 Holiday Express are available as of Sunday, Oct 15. Are you looking for something fun to do to get…
There's nothing more beautiful than autumn, especially in Oregon. For a lot of us, it's our favorite time of the year as the holidays approach. Football games, the change in the air, the crisp mornings and…
Is the Oregon Coast Aquarium worth it? Plan a Newport visit with realistic timing, weather strategy, family logistics, accessibility notes and nearby stops.
Want to make camping a little more interesting this year? Then you'll be sure to want to check out Camp Dakota offering family and group camping in a beautiful forest nestled in the Cascade foothills. Honestly,…
If you've been living in Oregon and haven't tried Off The Waffle, I will be the first to let you know you are missing out on some of the most mouth-watering liege waffles in the world. Off…
With warmer weather in the great northwest right around the corner, now's the time to start planning for fun in the sun. Here's one you'll definitely want to check out if you are in Oregon, and…
Let's face it, us Oregonians absolutely embrace the rain, but sometimes unless maybe you're hiking somewhere beautiful we just want to stay dry and enjoy indoor activities. With that said, today I have put together a…
If you haven't heard about it already, this pedal-powered ride is grabbing the attention of Oregonians everywhere. The idea was spawned by two entrepreneurial bicycle enthusiasts, but this isn't exactly a bike — and it's not…
Highway 101 is a beautiful, winding highway that leads you through quaint coastal towns and past spectacular views on the Oregon Coast. Believe it or not, the attractions along the way are almost as captivating as the…
When it comes to an Oregon road trip, no matter which direction you head you are bound to discover beauty. If I am being honest, I don't feel like eastern Oregon is discussed enough. Traveling to…
Going on a primitive camping adventure and roughing it with only basic survival gear is fine, but you also might want other awesome things to bring camping to make the trip more enjoyable. You'd be amazed at…
