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Multnomah Falls is Oregon’s tallest waterfall, dropping 620 feet in two main tiers in the Columbia River Gorge. You can see it from the developed lower plaza without taking a full hike; Benson Bridge is about…
Plan Mt. Hood with a practical Timberline, Meadows and Ski Bowl comparison, current alerts, winter driving, places to stay, hikes and nearby events.
Planning note: If your travel dates are flexible, use our month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Oregon before choosing which experiences fit the season. Oregon has a way of making ordinary plans feel wildly…
Just a year younger than the Portland Rose Festival, the traditional Florence Rhododendron Festival is the second-oldest flower festival in Oregon and third oldest on the west coast. People travel from around the United States to…
The central Oregon Cascade range is a gorgeous place to visit at any time of year, especially in the winter. Many people head to the Willamette Pass Resort every winter to ski and snowboard, and then…
Do you love Oregon history? Maybe you want to take the kids on an interactive and educational experience. I'm already thinking of fun spring break activities for our family, and learning about early pioneer history may…
Stunning views, fresh ocean air, charming towns and good food are some of my favorite reasons to visit the southern Oregon coast. If you're on your way to Humbug Mountain State Park for some incredible hiking,…
If you've ever seen the movie The Polar Express and have wished you could take a magical train ride of your own, now's your chance. Holiday train rides are offered each year in Oregon and are…
Gorgeous views of Siletz Bay, soothing natural treatments, and an outdoor infinity jacuzzi set this relaxing spa on the Oregon coast apart from the rest. At Salishan Coastal Lodge, all the elements that make the Oregon…
Located on Highway 19 between Kimberly and Dayville Oregon is an incredible record of Oregon's ancient past: The Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds. Large rock formations show off layers of time, and…
"The Breitenbush Hot Springs is a getaway that is sure to please anyone who’s looking to escape for the weekend in Oregon" is how we opened a popular 2016 article on the Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort.…
Here's the deal. I'm kind of a fat kid. Just going to put that out there. Now that we have an understanding of who I am, it's worth mentioning I am also a sucker for a…
