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...
Fall in Oregon is a magical time and there’s no better way to soak in the season than with a ride on the historic Sumpter Valley Railroad. As the weather cools and leaves in Northeast Oregon turn vibrant shades of gold, these vintage trains offer a one-of-a-kind...
As autumn sets in, there's no better way to savor the season than with a visit to the Apple Valley Country Store in Hood River, Oregon. Found along the scenic Hood River Fruit Loop, this charming country store celebrates the bounty of the local fall harvest with a...
Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more excited! Aside from gorgeous fall leaves and cool weather that makes for great fall hikes, autumn means pumpkin patch season, hot apple cider, and family trips to the corn maze. Just a short drive from downtown Portland,...
The origins of the margarita are a bit of a puzzle, with many people vying for the prestige of having invented it. This iconic drink has been around since the late 1930s, blending tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, often with a salted rim. If you're a margarita...