There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...
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Beloved Enchanted Forest Creator Roger Tofte Has Passed Away Peacefully At 96
Oregon lost a true original on February 13, 2026. It is with deep gratitude for his life and legacy that the Tofte family shared the passing of Roger Tofte, the creator of Enchanted Forest. He passed away peacefully with family by his side, leaving behind his loving...
Some of Oregon’s Most Crave-Worthy Fish and Chips Are Hiding in This Tiny Harbor Town
There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass, where the scent of fresh seafood wraps around you the second you open the door. The...
Pedal Through The Valley Or Enjoy Brunch On A Relaxing Santiam Excursion Train Ride
Date Night On A Willamette Valley Train Ride? Yes Please. If you’ve ever driven through the Willamette Valley and caught yourself staring a little too long at the railroad tracks, wondering where they go and what they’ve seen, Santiam Excursions is basically that...
Can You Actually Sell An Iconic Waterfall? Oregon Is About to Find Out
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...
Are You Afraid of the Dark? This Oregon Retreat Locks You in Total Darkness. For Days. On Purpose.
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...
This Innocent-Looking Rock in Bend Has Wrecked So Many Cars It Has a Fan Club
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 Ultimate 2025 Guide to Christmas Lights in Oregon
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...
September Patrols Lead To 26 Arrests In Ongoing Sex Trafficking Crackdown In Portland
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...
Pick A Pumpkin And Get Lost In The Corn Maze With A Million-Dollar View of Oregon’s Backcountry
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...
This Pumpkin Patch In Oregon Has Apple Cider Floats That’ll Put Your Pumpkin Spice Latte To Shame
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...
Fall Family Fun Is No Prob-Llama At This Charming Willamette Valley Farm
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...











