Oregonians, it's time to puff up with pride! Our beloved Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport has recently been lauded as one of the "15 Top Aquariums in the U.S. for 2023" by the renowned travel platform, U.S. News & World Report. This isn’t just a win for Newport –...
The picturesque town of Bandon, Oregon, often associated humorously with cranberries for its rhyming allure, is once again set to host its annual celebration of the region's rich cranberry heritage. Merging 77 years of tradition with contemporary festivity, the Bandon...
Get ready for a dose of cuteness! This summer, the Oregon Zoo is welcoming a squad of eleven tiny northwestern pond turtles, each just the size of a shiny quarter. These pint-sized reptilian residents are settling in nicely at the zoo, where the dedicated conservation...
As I sit down to write this piece, the sun-kissed berries that danced in the summer sun on my recent visit to Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island are still vivid in my mind. Let me take you on a virtual tour of this beautiful piece of Oregon, an agricultural oasis...
Hidden away along the iconic Highway 101 in Port Orford, Oregon, lies a fun roadside attraction that takes visitors on a journey through time. The Prehistoric Gardens is a unique outdoor park that transports visitors back to the Mesozoic Era, allowing them to...
For 169 years, the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo has been a staple event, etching its place in history as the oldest county fair in Oregon. Year after year, this beloved fair brings together communities from across Yamhill County and beyond for a memorable and...
Released 37 years ago, the classic movie Stand By Me featuring Wil Wheaton is being celebrated on July 23rd in Brownsville, Oregon with Stand By Me Day. The event pays homage not only to the well loved film, but to life in the 50's. Participants can enjoy pie eating...
Feel the electric anticipation in the air! Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, an iconic gem nestled within Oregon's Warm Springs Indian Reservation, is gearing up to make a spectacular comeback. The legendary resort, unfortunately, had to shut its doors in 2018 following financial...
In a spectacular display of wildlife beauty, a captivating TikTok video featuring a bull elk among a group of elk has taken the internet by storm. The awe-inspiring footage, shot on the stunning shores of Cannon Beach in Oregon, has quickly gone viral, leaving viewers...
As the Fourth of July draws near, anticipation for the stunning displays of fireworks ignites across Oregon. If you're yearning for a spectacular light show that echoes the spirit of independence and togetherness, you're in luck! Here's a rundown of the best firework...
If you're searching for a fun summer activity that combines the joys of spending time outdoors with the delicious taste of fresh, hand-picked strawberries then a trip to Hoffman Farms is in order. Situated in Washington County, Hoffman Farms has established itself as...
It's hard to believe it's been nearly thirty years since I first heard the sonic crunch of a Bush track blasting through my Discman headphones. As a '90s kid, my high school years were soundtracked by this iconic band that has unequivocally left a mark on the world of...