Imagine a bookstore devoted just to children's and young-adult books. Now imagine you can walk through a door in the wall and be in a store devoted just to cookbooks and gardening. Through another door is another bookstore devoted to art and drawing books. Wouldn't...
If you're looking for something different and unique that specializes in southern hospitality and mouthwatering comfort food, look no further. This gastropub in Eugene, Oregon is hugely popular with locals, and there's a little something on the menu for everyone....
When people think of Oregon they tend to think of lush green forests filled with ferns, long weeks of rain in the winter, and perhaps of Oregon's abundance of stunning waterfalls. What you might not have known is that two thirds of Oregon has a completely different...
Oregon is home to a host of magnificent museums, including OMSI, The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, the High Desert Museum, and the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Sometimes the best museums are the quirky lesser known ones that make people wonder, how did I not know...
If you love video games such as Assassins Creed, Overwatch, or World of Warcraft, there's a symphony coming that's just for you! On February 1st, 2020 the Oregon Symphony will be preforming Game On! with music from 14 blockbuster video games. This concert combines...
The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...
Oregonians have a thing for the outdoors and adventure. We love to hike, fish, camp, and do activities that get our heart rate up, such as rock climbing or flying through the trees on a zip line. Camp Dakota in Scotts Mills Oregon not far from Salem is an all-in-one...
The Chinese New Year celebration is almost here! An awesome way to broaden your cultural understanding of the Chinese New Year is attending one these fun Oregon events! This Chinese New Year will be celebrating the year of the rat. Events At The Lan Su Chinese Garden...
As the sun rises over another day on the trail, it's just you and nature. There are no crowds on the rugged and scenic Oregon Desert Trail. In fact, this 750 mile route located on public lands is meant to bring you solitude as you explore Oregon's spectacular high...
With a new year comes new opportunities for adventure. Here are five adrenaline pumping adventures for Oregon's thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies to get your heart pounding. 1. Bungee Jumping In Bend Oregon This Bend Oregon company will help you take a 250 foot...
Stunning views of the Crooked River? Check. A short scenic drive from Bend Oregon? Check. Heart stopping, adrenaline pumping, once in a lifetime adventure? Oh yeah. Central Oregon Bungee Adventures offers one of the best bungee jumping experiences on earth, and if...
Last month I had the pleasure of staying the weekend at Ocean Peek, a lovely Depoe Bay Vacation Rental condo by Meredith Lodging. Located just a few miles south of Lincoln City, the Bella Beach area is a charming wayside just off of Highway 101. Filled with every...