If you’re dreaming of twinkling lights, charming festivities, and cozy holiday vibes straight out of a Hallmark movie, Oregon has you covered. These adorable Oregon towns go all out to capture the magic of the season with festive events, decorations, and activities to...
Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction. When most people think of Tillamook, they’re drawn right to the...
200 Christmas ornaments will be hidden along select trails in Oregon forests. If you find one, you get to keep it and register for the grand prize! Who's up for an Oregon treasure hunt? Oregonians are familiar with all sorts of treasure hunt stories, from the...
Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024! The holidays are here, and Oregon is ready to light up the season! From sparkling forests and glowing gardens to rivers...
900 caves, pretty wildflowers, stunning vistas, and oh yeah, did we mention that it's not far from the Oregon-California border? A year pass gets you in here and at Crater Lake National Park! Hey, what's the big deal? You're an Oregon travel blog, so why the heck are...
Ready to learn, laugh, and feast? This is a food adventure, and at the end of the night, you may find it hard to leave. Just 20 minutes south of Portland, The Kitchen at Middleground Farms offers a one-of-a-kind cooking and dining experience. Set on 17 acres of pretty...
Gold Beach, Oregon, is a quaint coastal town that sits at the mouth of the Rogue River, about 40 miles north of the California border. Originally known as Ellensburg, the town changed its name to Gold Beach after the discovery of gold in its sands in the mid-1800s....
I can't tell you how much I love Oregon's high desert. I grew up in the lush greenery of the Willamette Valley, and while I love that too, there's something special about our state's gorgeous high desert area. Two thirds of our state is high desert, and features...
Pumpkins, hay slides, corn mazes, pumpkin cannons, tractor rides, and haunted mazes round out the list of awesome fall activities this year at our favorite Oregon pumpkin patches! Looking for the perfect place to kick off fall fun in Oregon? From corn mazes and...
If you're heading east from Burns and love Native American art as much as I do, then make sure to take a detour to Oard’s Museum And Gallery in Buchanan. Found at the northern end of the Harney Basin, this hidden gem is more than just a roadside stop, it's a treasure...
Who's ready for spooky season? The Spirit of Halloweentown will be back in full swing this October, turning St. Helens, Oregon into a month-long Halloween extravaganza. While the beloved Halloween parade won’t be part of the festivities this year, there’s still plenty...
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway offers up one of Oregon’s most breathtaking drives, especially in mid-October when fall colors hit their peak. This 106 mile loop winds through the rugged Elkhorn Mountains, taking you past ghost towns, alpine lakes, and through Northeast...