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,...
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The Gorge Is a Stunning Backdrop For Exotic Animals At This Free Drive Through Ranch
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...
‘Yellowstone’ Updates and a Star’s Surprising Connection to Oregon
While "Yellowstone" has become a cultural juggernaut with a massive following, I personally find it to be one of the most overrated shows on television. Despite its widespread popularity, the series often leaves me feeling bored and unengaged. Ironically, though, I...
From Garlic Ice Cream to Parades, Oregon’s 2024 Garlic Festival Starts Today
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community Park, this year’s festival is more exciting than ever, celebrating its...
Siletz Tribe Brings Oregon to Life with 2024 Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is set to unfold this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Siletz. This cherished event, deeply rooted in tradition for the Siletz community and other Indigenous peoples, is open to...
Sip On A Refreshing 48 Ounce Margarita And Beat The Heat At Oregon’s Margarita Factory
The origins of the margarita are a bit of a puzzle, with many people vying for the prestige of having invented it. This iconic drink has been around since the late 1930s, blending tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, often with a salted rim. If you're a margarita...
Embark on a Magical Boat Tour at America’s Most Beautiful Lake
Recently Travel And Leisure reported that Crater Lake is the 'best hidden gem' in the US. They also reported that Crater Lake and other destinations that made the list might be known to locals, but are less-visited spots for tourists. Truth be told, Crater Lake is a...
The Southern Oregon Coast Revels in Bandon’s 78th Annual Cranberry Festival
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...
8 Unforgettable Adventures You’ll Want to Experience in Oregon This October
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...
Oregon’s Bigfoot Museum Boasts the Largest Collection of Bigfoot Artifacts Worldwide
Sasquatch, hairy man, ape man, the yeti... bigfoot goes by many names and has intrigued researchers and the general public as far back as the 1840s, and possibly even earlier than that. If you're intrigued by the legend of Bigfoot, then the North American Bigfoot...
Blink-182, Willie Nelson, Ice Cube & More Set To Light Up Oregon Stages This Summer
Summer concert season is here, and there are some amazing artists headed to Oregon for July! We got to see Third Eye Blind rock it live last month in Bend and it was a blast. Now we're looking for more epic concerts to attend before the summer's end, and discovered...
Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024
Have you made plans yet for Independence Day 2024? I'm not the best at making plans ahead of time for the holidays, so seeing a list of local events I can attend with my family and friends is always helpful for me. If you're like me and are looking for something fun...