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Wine gets most of the attention in this part of the Willamette Valley, but there's another kind of treasure to be found here. Instead of pinot noir, this place deals in things that are millions of…
There are plenty of places in Oregon where you can pick up a doughnut, grab a loaf of bread, or order a birthday cake. There are far fewer where generations of the same family may remember…
Portland has an extinct volcano sitting right in the middle of the city, so naturally, at some point a group of grown men decided the appropriate thing to do with it was build homemade cars and…
There is something about October in Central Oregon that feels made for wandering downtown with a warm drink in your hand, music drifting down the street and the smell of good food somewhere nearby. That atmosphere…
If you’ve looked outside lately and wondered whether hiking in Oregon now requires a complimentary respirator, you’re not alone. Wildfire smoke continues to affect a large portion of the state this weekend, with smoke from fires…
Portland has always had a way of hiding some of its most interesting places in buildings that do not immediately give away what is inside. City Liquidators is a perfect example. Located at 823 SE 3rd…
From earthquake simulators and working science labs to a real Navy submarine floating on the Willamette River, OMSI turns an ordinary museum visit into an unforgettable Oregon adventure. There’s a moment when you’re approaching the Oregon…
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are returning to Oregon this August, bringing their unmistakable blue-and-gold fighter jets, tightly packed formations and thunderous aerial maneuvers to the Oregon International Air Show in McMinnville. This year’s show is…
If you've ever dreamed of soaking in every breathtaking view around Crater Lake without worrying about traffic, parking, or keeping your eyes glued to the road, there's a better way to experience one of Oregon's greatest…
Summer evenings in Southern Oregon have a way of slowing everything down. The sun hangs a little longer over the surrounding hills, the air finally cools after a hot afternoon, and people start looking for somewhere…
Some Oregon destinations begin with investors, development plans, marketing studies, and carefully drawn blueprints. Shady Dell Train Park began with one man imagining a place where families could sit beneath the trees, unpack a picnic, watch…
There are many perfectly good reasons to visit an Oregon farm. Fresh fruit is one. Wandering through an old orchard is another. Browsing antiques, garden art, cowboy boots, and curious little treasures can easily occupy an…
