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Unearth 30-Million-Year-Old Fossils Behind This Oregon High School

Behind the modest campus of Wheeler High School sits what was once the muddy bottom of a shallow Oligocene-era lake — about 33 million years old. In those days, Oregon’s climate was milder and wetter, its valleys covered in wetlands and leafy forests. Alessandro Z / Tripadvisor Today, that ancient...

The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Christmas Lights in Oregon

Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024!

This Eerie Underground Tour Beneath Astoria Reveals a Hidden Side of Oregon’s Oldest City

Beneath the streets and sidewalks of Astoria lies a secret world few visitors ever see — a dimly lit labyrinth of tunnels, artifacts, and stories from Oregon’s oldest coastal city. Astoria Underground Tour / Trip Advisor The Astoria Underground Tour takes guests below ground for an unforgettable...

Looking Back at the X-Ray Café That Helped Shape Portland’s Early 1990s Music Scene

I grew up in Springfield, Oregon, born in 1981, and when I was a kid in the early 90s, I remember hearing about a wild little place up in Portland called the X-Ray Café. As a kid of course with no car yet, Portland a bit out of reach as it was 2 hours away. I never went, but the stories that...

The Oregon Pumpkin Patch That Feels Like Stepping Into a Hallmark Movie This Fall

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a trip to Bauman’s Farm & Garden in Gervais, Oregon. Known for its farm-fresh produce and mouthwatering baked goods, Bauman’s is the perfect spot to indulge in the tastes of...
Bend Oregon Is A Surfing Destination? Surfing In Oregon’s High Desert

Bend Oregon Is A Surfing Destination? Surfing In Oregon’s High Desert

140 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bend Oregon lies in the heart of Oregon's high desert. Bend is one of Oregon's premier vacation destinations due to the miles of mountain biking trails, nearby ski resorts, dozens of lakes and gorgeous views. But did you know Bend is...

The High Desert Museum Features Live Eagles, Native American Heritage And Pioneer Living

The High Desert Museum Features Live Eagles, Native American Heritage And Pioneer Living

When people think of Oregon they often think of lush green forests, but many don't know that almost two thirds of Oregon is actually high desert. One of my favorite places to learn about Oregon's high desert and the animals that live there is the High Desert Museum...

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