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One of the Pacific Northwest’s most photographed waterfalls is officially on the market, and it’s setting off alarm bells across the state. That Oregon Life has been writing about this beloved spot since 2016, and ten years ago, I couldn't have imagined that I'd be...
Somewhere in Southern Oregon, tucked away near the Cascade–Siskiyou Wilderness, not far from Klamath Falls, there’s a place where the lights don’t just go out: they never come on. No windows.No screens.No glow from your phone.Not even the faint outline of your own...
Every town has a legend. Some have haunted bridges. Others have mysterious lights in the woods. Bend, naturally, has a rock in a parking lot that eats cars for sport. Locals call him B.O.B.Short for Big Obvious Boulder (and yes, the irony is part of the experience)....
The holidays are here, and Oregon is about to glow. From river parades and Victorian streets lit by a million bulbs to drive-through displays with storybook scenes and towering nutcrackers, Oregon goes all-in on Christmas. This guide rounds up the most magical places...
Targeted law enforcement operations in Portland last month led to a series of arrests in an area long known for sex trafficking activity. Over the course of several weeks in September 2025, officers conducted coordinated patrols along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy...
Fall in Oregon isn’t just about pulling on a hoodie and grabbing a pumpkin spice latte. It’s about chasing crisp mornings, soaking in fiery sunsets, and making memories that stick with you long after the leaves are gone. If you want the ultimate place to dive...
If your family is looking for a delightful day trip in Oregon, French Prairie Gardens in St. Paul is one of those heartwarming places that feels like a hug from the countryside. It's part garden center, part working farm, and all family fun wrapped into one. Located...
If autumn makes you crave crisp air, golden leaves, and the smell of hot cider, then Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon, is about to become one of your family’s favorite traditions. This family-run farm is full of warmth, silliness, and just enough quirkiness to...
If you’re looking for the kind of fall road trip that feels like getting into Doc Browns DeLorean for your very own Back To The Future III, Oregon’s Elkhorn Scenic Byway is it. This 106-mile loop out of Baker City winds through old mining towns, alpine lakes, and...
Dig into giant plates of all-day breakfast, fried chicken, and comfort food classics at this small town Oregon diner where every bite feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen. At the Screamin’ Chicken Diner in Gaston, Oregon, breakfast isn’t just a morning affair,...
A man drowned Monday after falling into Thor’s Well, the third such fatality since 2017 at the notoriously dangerous natural feature near Cape Perpetua, just south of Yachats, according to The Lincoln Chronicle and the Yachats Fire Department. Emergency crews were...
Fall is finally here, and with it comes all the cozy traditions we wait for all year long: crisp mornings, golden leaves, and pumpkin-flavored everything. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to celebrate the season, Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch and Country Store in...