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The Oregon Coast’s Most Colorful Spring Celebration Is Back In Florence This May

Every spring on the Oregon Coast, the town of Florence bursts into color as thousands of blooming rhododendrons transform the area into a coastal garden paradise. Streets fill with parade floats, carnival lights flicker along the waterfront, classic cars roll into town, and families gather for one...

This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today

If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians for more than a century. There’s no big city buzz here, no trendy signage pulling you in. Just a...

This Stunning Oregon Park Boasts 10 Waterfalls and Endless Spring Beauty

There are places in Oregon that are beautiful, and then there are places that feel like they were pulled straight out of a dream. For me, Silver Falls State Park has always been one of those places. I have visited countless state parks across Oregon over the years, but this one is hands down my...

This 3-Story Portland Hardware Store Feels Like a Museum Full of Hidden Treasures

Portland has never been a city that settles for ordinary. It’s a place where creativity spills into the streets, where old buildings are given new life, and where some of the most memorable spots are the ones you stumble into by accident. That spirit is alive and well at Hippo Hardware &...

Most People Have No Idea This Powerful Museum Exists Inside an Old Oregon Insane Asylum

If you’ve ever driven through Salem and noticed the Oregon State Hospital, you’ve probably wondered what stories live behind those historic buildings. It’s one of those places that feels familiar, yet most people have never actually stepped inside. What many Oregonians don’t realize is that tucked...
The Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls At This Country Store in Oregon Will Be Your New Fall Obsession

The Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls At This Country Store in Oregon Will Be Your New Fall Obsession

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...

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

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,...

Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024

Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024

Have you made plans yet for Independence Day 2024? I'm not the best at making plans ahead of time for the holidays, so seeing a list of local events I can attend with my family and friends is always helpful for me. If you're like me and are looking for something fun...

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