Oregon has stunning scenery and breathtaking views to spare, but most people never get to take in the views from the top of a mountain. As Oregonians we love to hike, but many aren't up for hiking steep trails or climbing Oregon's tallest peaks. Enter the Wallowa Lake...
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 first night at Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I remember stepping out of the...
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, where the scent of fresh seafood wraps around you the second you open the door. The...
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 they’ve seen, Santiam Excursions is basically that...
Behind the modest campus of Wheeler High School sits what was once the muddy bottom of a shallow Oligocene-era lake — about 33 million years old. In those days, Oregon’s climate was milder and wetter, its valleys covered in wetlands and leafy forests. Alessandro Z /...
The holidays are here, and Oregon is about to glow. From river parades and Victorian streets lit by a million bulbs to drive-through displays with storybook scenes and towering nutcrackers, Oregon goes all-in on Christmas. This guide rounds up the most magical places...
Beneath the streets and sidewalks of Astoria lies a secret world few visitors ever see — a dimly lit labyrinth of tunnels, artifacts, and stories from Oregon’s oldest coastal city. Astoria Underground Tour / Trip Advisor The Astoria Underground Tour takes guests below...
IIf Willy Wonka ever opened a shop in Oregon, it would look a lot like this. Hidden in plain sight on NE 181st Avenue in Portland, Candy Basket Inc. is part old-fashioned candy store, part chocolate factory, and entirely magical. It’s a place where childhood nostalgia...
Fall in Oregon isn’t just about pulling on a hoodie and grabbing a pumpkin spice latte. It’s about chasing crisp mornings, soaking in fiery sunsets, and making memories that stick with you long after the leaves are gone. If you want the ultimate place to dive...
If your family is looking for a delightful day trip in Oregon, French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul is one of those heartwarming places that feels like a hug from the countryside. It's part garden center, part working farm, and all family fun wrapped into one. Located...
If autumn makes you crave crisp air, golden leaves, and the smell of hot cider, then Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon, is about to become one of your family’s favorite traditions. This family-run farm is full of warmth, silliness, and just enough quirkiness to...
Just steps from Bandon’s Old Town and the scenic Port of Bandon, the Bandon Historical Society Museum offers a fascinating journey through the layers of south Oregon coast history. Housed in what was once the city’s temporary government headquarters after the...