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The Oregon Electric Railway Museum is an operating trolley museum located in Salem, Oregon, which features trolleys and other electric railway equipment. Everything here dates back to the 1890's thru 1977, originating from the west coast…
Want to make camping a little more interesting this year? Then you'll be sure to want to check out Camp Dakota offering family and group camping in a beautiful forest nestled in the Cascade foothills. Honestly,…
Enchanted Forest is closed for the season and will reopen March 18, 2022. If you're looking for somewhere to take the little ones this summer, you'll definitely want to check out the Enchanted Forest. Sure, it's…
For a relaxed way to see the Hood River Valley, the Mount Hood Railroad Summer Train pairs historic rail travel with orchards, vineyards, forest, and big views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. It is an…
If you're looking for some serious fun this year that the whole family can enjoy, look no further as the Crater Lake Zipline is a unique adventure you have to try at least once if you're…
It's known as the Siskiyou Station, and the history here is incredible — this is where the last train robbery known in the United States happened. On a dark and stormy night on October 11, 1923,…
If you've been living in Oregon and haven't tried Off The Waffle, I will be the first to let you know you are missing out on some of the most mouth-watering liege waffles in the world. Off…
With warmer weather in the great northwest right around the corner, now's the time to start planning for fun in the sun. Here's one you'll definitely want to check out if you are in Oregon, and…
Originally published in 2017. Completely updated in August 2026. In Oregon, a Bloody Mary is rarely just a drink. It can be the opening act to a slow Sunday brunch, a welcome reward after a cold…
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent…
Let's face it, us Oregonians absolutely embrace the rain, but sometimes unless maybe you're hiking somewhere beautiful we just want to stay dry and enjoy indoor activities. With that said, today I have put together a…
From expansive steel structures spanning large rivers and canyons, to gorgeous historic covered bridges, you have to see these 12 impressive Oregon structures. Astoria–Megler Bridge The Astoria–Megler Bridge (pictured above) is a steel cantilever through truss…
