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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...
Hidden just outside the city limits of Salem, Oregon, The Bag Inn is an Airbnb experience that feels more like stepping into a fantasy novel than a vacation rental. This isn’t just your run of the mill Airbnb, it’s a magical earthen, hobbit-style retreat that invites...
Windswept cliffs, forested ridges, and haunting ocean views are hallmarks of the Oregon coast. Experience four coastal hikes in Oregon that stir the soul and linger in memory long after the trail fades. There’s something magnetic about the edge of the world. Where...
There aren’t many places in Portland where a dining tradition has stood strong for over 80 years, but RingSide Steakhouse has done just that. Since opening its doors in 1944, this family-owned steakhouse has remained a local staple for classic, upscale dining. Housed...
Staying in a haunted house isn't for everyone, even if the ghost that lives there is friendly. However, there are a lot of people that seek out historical sites for their next vacation stay, ghost or no ghost. Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of those stunningly...
In November 2018, 59 year old Maria Del Carmen Quintana was last seen at her house in Tillamook County, Oregon not too far from Highway 53, and then she vanished without a trace. Maria was considered endangered, and the search for her continued into December of 2018...
At first glance, the Facebook group "Oregon History (State)" looks harmless; a place where locals gather to share old photos of logging camps, coastal towns, and vintage streetcars. With tens of thousands of members, it feels like the kind of community where...
Back in 2024, the city of Grants Pass, Oregon drew national attention by being the focus of a Supreme Court case examining whether local governments violate the Eighth Amendment by enforcing public camping bans against homeless people. The Court ultimately ruled that...
Deeper than the Grand Canyon, rich in Native legend, steeped in tragedy, and overflowing with fierce beauty, these are the untold stories of Hells Canyon in Oregon. Along the Oregon-Idaho border lies Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge. At 7,993 feet...
A devastating tragedy has shaken Josephine County after five members of the same family were found dead inside a rural Grants Pass home earlier this week. Authorities believe the case to be a murder-suicide. According to a story from KGW, Deputies with the Josephine...
Oregon’s new law lets property owners give squatters 24 hours to leave, helping reduce costly delays and damage before a home can be reclaimed. Oregon lawmakers have approved House Bill 3522, creating a faster legal process for property owners dealing with squatters....
Crater Lake’s only trail to the water is closing in 2026. Here’s what’s happening, how long the closure will last, and what it means for your next trip. A few years back I tried to make it down the Cleetwood Cove Trail to Crater Lake's shore. I'd been to Crater Lake...