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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…
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…
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…
Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024!
A month of police patrols in Northeast Portland led to multiple arrests in a targeted sex trafficking crackdown, while advocates connected 18 victims to support.
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it's the hoedown you didn't know you needed.
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,…
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…
Explore Oregon’s 106 mile Elkhorn Scenic Byway through Sumpter, Granite, and Anthony Lakes, with fall road tips and historic detours for 2026.
Dig into giant plates of all-day breakfast, fried chicken, and comfort food classics at Screamin’ Chicken Diner in Gaston, where every bite feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen.
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…
Updated September 29, 2026, with current season details. Picking out a pumpkin is only part of the fun at Yesteryear Farms in Wilsonville. There’s a country store to browse, Friday movie nights in the patch, and…
