There are some Oregon places that sound simple on paper until you actually go. A fish hatchery? Sure, maybe you picture a few ponds, a couple signs, and a short stop to stretch your legs on the way through the Columbia River Gorge. Then you arrive at Bonneville Fish...
There are certain places in Oregon that make you slow down without even realizing it. You walk in expecting a meal, but somewhere between the first sip of coffee and the arrival of your food, you find yourself staring out the window, completely captivated by something...
There are certain places in Oregon that feel almost like a rite of passage. Crater Lake. Multnomah Falls. The Oregon Coast. And then there are the wonderfully weird places that generations of Oregonians remember from childhood. For many of us, the Oregon Vortex falls...
There are plenty of places to spend the night in Oregon. Cozy cabins tucked into the woods. Beachfront hotels with crashing waves outside your window. Luxury resorts with hot tubs and room service. But if you're looking for an experience you'll be talking about for...
When summer arrives in Oregon, most people start thinking about the coast, rivers, lakes, and hiking trails. But one of the state's most exciting warm-weather adventures is hiding on the slopes of Mount Hood. For decades, Mt. Hood has been one of Oregon's most beloved...
There are certain experiences that feel uniquely Oregon. Watching the sun rise over the Willamette Valley. Finding the perfect stretch of coastline on a summer afternoon. Hiking through towering forests after a spring rain. And then there's berry season. For...
There’s something magical about Cannon Beach in the summertime. Maybe it’s the salty ocean air drifting past Haystack Rock. Maybe it’s the sound of waves rolling onto the shore while kids chase kites across the sand. Or maybe it’s the feeling that this little Oregon...
Growing up around Eugene, I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've hiked Spencer Butte. School days, random weekends with friends, family hikes, evenings when I just needed to get outside and clear my head, somehow I always ended up back on that trail. If you...
There are certain things you expect when you head to the Oregon Coast. Wind in your face. Salt in the air. Waves rolling endlessly toward shore. Maybe a driftwood fort built by strangers or a perfect sand dollar hiding in the wet sand. But Lincoln City offers...
There are some places in Oregon that become more than restaurants. They become traditions. Maybe it's the little diner your grandparents took you to after a baseball game. Maybe it's that coastal seafood shack you stop at every summer because leaving without clam...
Most of us think we know Oregon. We picture fog rolling through evergreen forests, waterfalls pouring over cliffs, rugged coastline views, and mountain peaks rising above the trees. Oregon has built a reputation around dramatic landscapes, and for good reason. But out...
Some places in Oregon make you work for them. Hart Mountain Hot Springs is one of those places. Tucked deep in south central Oregon, far from traffic lights, coffee stands, cell service, and pretty much anything resembling convenience, this high desert soaking spot...