Sustainability is the name of the game at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner Oregon, just outside of Salem. Founder Jim Bernau believes Pinot Noir made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply tastes better. From introducing...
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site is something that will stick with you long after the end of your...
With temperatures rising up over 100 degrees, many are looking for a place to get into the water and cool off. Luckily Oregon has an abundance of lakes, creeks and rivers to get out and explore. Here's our top 10 Oregon Swimming Holes. Whether you are looking to go...
Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos. Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than this. If you're...
Some think of Northeastern Oregon as wide open empty spaces and little to do. What many don't realize is that some of Oregon's prettiest and most stunning areas are tucked away and hidden in the mountains and wilderness of Oregon's Northeast corner. This part of...
Some weekends are meant for relaxing, and others are meant for adventure. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just interested in getting out to explore, it can be fun to find new places to kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Luckily the Oregon coast has an abundance of...
At the edge of the incredible Oregon Coast range waves lap on sandy beaches, forests wait to be explored, and adventure is calling. Nestled along the edge of Siltez Bay in Gleneden Beach sits one of our favorite coast retreats: Salishan Coastal Lodge, a place where...
There's a couple of spots in my ol' stomping grounds that I love to stop for breakfast, on the Mckenzie River in Oregon. One of those places is nestled on the banks of the river, in the small town of Vida. This little spot is appropriately known as the Vida Cafe. The...
If you love stargazing but live in the city, it can be hard to see stars at night because of light pollution. You may want to check out one of the four astronomical observatories in Oregon, that offer professional telescopes used for astronomy research. Some...
Bend Oregon has a lot to offer visitors, especially those looking to get outdoors. For those visiting and looking for someplace close to get out and experience the beauty of central Oregon, Shevlin Park is the perfect spot. Shevlin Park A Local Favorite ...
Oregon has so many magnificent waterways and lakes to get out and explore that it would be hard to get to them all (but we can try). One great way to experience mellow lakes and rivers is stand up paddleboarding also known as SUP. Watch the short video below to get...
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at YOU), think again. Your private drive in your own...