Travel Alert: The Oregon Caves Chateau is currently closed until 2023 for repairs and rehabilitation. If you're looking for the perfect getaway this weekend, look no further. We know trying to find a place to rest your head at night while vacationing can be difficult...
There's nothing more beautiful than autumn, especially in Oregon. For a lot of us, it's our favorite time of the year as the holidays approach. Football games, the change in the air, the crisp mornings and the shorter days are just a few things we love about the new...
If you love reading books, and you can't get enough of the Oregon Coast, then this is the hotel for you. It's known as the Sylvia Beach Hotel, and it's located in beautiful Newport, Oregon. This cozy literacy-themed hotel features 20 rooms all inspired by some of the...
Paid partnership disclosure: Oregon Coast Aquarium is a paid partner of That Oregon Life. The Aquarium did not write this guide; our planning advice, caveats and recommendations remain editorially controlled by That Oregon Life. Short answer: for families, marine-life...
The Oregon Electric Railway Museum is an operating trolley museum located in Salem, Oregon, which features trolleys and other electric railway equipment. Everything here dates back to the 1890's thru 1977, originating from the west coast and around the world. Now that...
Enchanted Forest is closed for the season and will reopen March 18, 2022. If you're looking for somewhere to take the little ones this summer, you'll definitely want to check out the Enchanted Forest. Sure, it's no Disneyland, but this unique 20-acre theme park is a...
For a relaxed way to see the Hood River Valley, the Mount Hood Railroad Summer Train pairs historic rail travel with orchards, vineyards, forest, and big views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. It is an easy family outing, date idea, or add-on to a Columbia River Gorge...
If you're looking for some serious fun this year that the whole family can enjoy, look no further as the Crater Lake Zipline is a unique adventure you have to try at least once if you're in Oregon. To be clear, this zip line does not take you over Crater Lake in...
It's known as the Siskiyou Station, and the history here is incredible — this is where the last train robbery known in the United States happened. On a dark and stormy night on October 11, 1923, Twins Ray and Roy D’Autremont were 23 years old when they were joined by...
With warmer weather in the great northwest right around the corner, now's the time to start planning for fun in the sun. Here's one you'll definitely want to check out if you are in Oregon, and it's a short 35 miles from Portland sitting on Hagg Lake. It's known as...
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent trip to Bagby Hot Springs I wanted to share all of the known Oregon hot springs...
Let's face it, us Oregonians absolutely embrace the rain, but sometimes unless maybe you're hiking somewhere beautiful we just want to stay dry and enjoy indoor activities. With that said, today I have put together a list of only some of the many great fun indoor...