Bend Oregon has a lot to offer visitors, especially those looking to get outdoors. For those visiting and looking for someplace close to get out and experience the beauty of central Oregon, Shevlin Park is the perfect spot. Shevlin Park A Local Favorite ...
Oregon has so many magnificent waterways and lakes to get out and explore that it would be hard to get to them all (but we can try). One great way to experience mellow lakes and rivers is stand up paddleboarding also known as SUP. Watch the short video below to get...
Why exactly? We don't know. What we do know is that The Simpsons' Springfield is (of course) Springfield, Oregon, and that the metal band Okilly Dokilly is EVERYTHING Ned Flanders. A few weeks ago, the closing credits of the 659th episode of The Simpsons were suddenly...
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at YOU), think again. Your private drive in your own...
Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has become an Oregon gem and a Portland treasure and is much...
If you're into oodles of cuteness, relaxation, and the fluffiest bunnies you've ever seen, you should visit Bunnies In Baskets in Portland Oregon. We've written about Oregon cat cafes, and dog taphouses, but this might be the place with the most adorable animals to...
If you're looking for a family friendly adventure when the weather warms up, hunting for Oregon's state rock is a great place to start. You can dig up your own beautiful thundereggs at a mine in central Oregon near Madras, which is a treasure hunt you don't want to...
What takes your breath away is the crystal clear water, blue in places and stunning as it cascades down Brice Creek and over several small falls along the trail. The trail through the lush green rain forest, overflowing with ferns and wildlife is nothing to scoff at...
Fresh air is good for the soul as well as the body, especially during times of stress. Fortunately for us, Oregon has plenty of wide-open spaces where one may choose to hike and experience nature, all while adhering to self-quarantine and social-distancing practices....
Oregon is a treasure trove of natural wonders, with a bounty of stunning waterfalls that are waiting to be discovered. While Multnomah Falls might be the most renowned among them, there are many other awe-inspiring falls that are equally captivating. We've compiled a...
With warm weather right around the corner, many are looking to get out and explore new places. If you're tired of staying at the same resorts, bed & breakfasts, and hotels it's time to check out this treehouse hotel in Oregon! This 'treesort' is the perfect unique...
Tucked away in the high desert of central Oregon near Bend and Sunriver are hundreds of lava tubes formed in Oregon's violent volcanic past. Adventure seekers will be thrilled to go spelunking and explore these caves during good weather, some of which are as long as...