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There’s a stretch of Highway 101 on the southern Oregon coast where time does something a little strange. You’re cruising along, ocean on one side, thick forest on the other, maybe a little road-weary, maybe thinking…
There aren’t many places in the United States where you can watch a giraffe stroll past your windshield or hear a lion roar just a few yards away from your car. But in Southern Oregon, that…
There’s something quietly magical about hearing the soft clang of a trolley bell echo along Astoria’s waterfront. It feels like the sound of another era rolling gently back to life. Along the edge of the Columbia…
When the sun finally starts peeking through the clouds and Oregon’s forests burst back to life in spring, there’s no better excuse to get outside and try something a little adventurous. And just a short drive…
There is something about being an 80s kid that never quite leaves you. Maybe it is the sound of a tape rewinding. Maybe it is the way a Friday night once felt like an event instead…
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name.
This is one of those spots where you'll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our…
Tucked into the rolling hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, The Allison Inn & Spa has once again found itself in the national spotlight — and this time, it’s for something truly special. The luxury resort in…
There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass,…
Date Night On A Willamette Valley Train Ride? Yes Please. If you’ve ever driven through the Willamette Valley and caught yourself staring a little too long at the railroad tracks, wondering where they go and what…
Dig and keep 33-million-year-old leaf fossils in Fossil, Oregon. See updated 2026 hours guidance, fees, directions, tools, rules, and nearby stops.
