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People like Behman Zakeri, who defy superlatives, are fans of the 1985 Steven Spielberg cult classic “The Goonies.” Zakeri, who lives in Kansas, now owns the house where the film was shot in Astoria, after sealing the deal for a cool 1.65 million earlier this month....
Most people who live in Oregon have heard of Mount Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood Skibowl and Timberline Lodge. All of these are prime spots for winter and summer recreation on Mount Hood, but have you ever heard of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort? Cooper Spur is hidden away on...
Originally published in 2023; updated in August 2026. Tucked away in the small coastal town of Reedsport, Oregon, Sugar Shack Bakery is the kind of place you may have driven past without realizing what was waiting inside. This longtime local favorite serves an...
(This article was partially reproduced with full permission via Creative Commons from Offbeat Oregon. We love their site...give them a browse sometime.) If the idea of cable car service to Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge strikes you as a not particularly bad one,...
His name was Al Monner and he never became a world-famous photographer (unlike his peers Ray Atkeson, Minor White, and Dorothea Lange). As far as Oregon is concerned though, I would argue that Monner gave us a priceless look into life during WWII. Born and raised in...
Headed down Mt. Hood from a long day of skiing or snowboarding? If you've passed the Skyway by then you're definitely missing out on some of the yummiest barbeque to be had in Oregon. The Skyway Bar and Grill The classic restaurant was hand-built in 1972 by Al and...
Long before our world drastically changed in 2020, Americans have made a habit of packing up in search of a better quality life. It wasn't too long ago, Oregon was the number one place to move to in 2016. In fact, for three years in a row, more people were moving to...
Farmers grow a lot of different crops across our beautiful state: from grapes and sweet cherries, to coastal cranberries, red clover, pears, lavender, and more. None of these crops would flourish without bees however. Bees are essential to wild flowers that grow in...
One of my personal favorite places to visit when on the southern Oregon Coast is the Barnacle Bistro. As my lady and I were staying in Bandon, Oregon, we headed down to Gold Beach a good hour or so away, and was quite pleased after leaving this unsuspecting place with...
One of our most favorite places to eat, in my hometown of Springfield, Oregon, has helped a homeless man get off the streets. Addi Farnsworth, who owns Addi's Diner, raised over $1,500 in three months to buy the man, Bob Ady an RV. "Finally came to the spot where I...
Beginning on February 1st, 2023, you can celebrate the "Month of Love" in local Tualatin parks. In an event similar to the Oregon coast's Finders Keepers, 175 beautiful hand-blown heart-shaped glass baubles will be hidden around local parks and trails. Be lucky enough...
Scenic and rugged coastline, kite festivals, artisan glass float hunts, salt water taffy, cute shops and mouth watering fresh seafood make the Oregon coast a spectacular place to visit at any time of year. Where To Find The Best Clam Chowder in Oregon One of our...