Millions of lights, visits from Santa, hot cocoa, German Christmas markets and more round out our favorites for holiday light displays in 2024! The holidays are here, and Oregon is ready to light up the season! From sparkling forests and glowing gardens to rivers...
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This Oregon Waffle House Serves Bacon-Sausage Waffle Sandwiches You Need to Try to Believe
Waffles and a Bloody Mary? Batter Up! is a must-visit for anyone in Beaverton looking for a unique twist on breakfast. Batter Up! Waffles and Waffle Sandwiches is where breakfast dreams come true, especially if those dreams involve waffles in just about every possible...
20 Years Later, Oregon Family Seeks Answers in Glenn Pennie’s Mysterious Disappearance
He was all set to drive to California to inherit a million dollar estate. He called a friend the night before his drive to let them know he was coming. The next morning, he had vanished without a trace. Glenn Pennie was all set for a trip to California to settle his...
Guide To Foraging For Fall Mushrooms In Oregon In 2024
Oregon provides the perfect environment to nurture dozens of edible wild mushroom varieties. What’s more, fall is the ideal season to head off on a foraging expedition of your own! As the rains return and the cool autumn air settles in, the forests burst to life with...
From PNW Legend To Engineering Marvel, Bridge Of The Gods Is Awesome
Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world. Warring mountains, earthquakes, and inland...
26 Foot Waves To Hit Oregon Coast Tonight, Warning To Stay Off Beaches
People are advised to stay away from jetties, low lying beaches and surf zones in the affected area. Residents and visitors along the southern Oregon coast are being warned to stay out of the surf zone, including beaches and low-lying shorelines from Thursday morning...
Amazon To Build Four New Nuclear Reactors On The Columbia To Power AI
Amazon has announced a partnership with Energy Northwest and X-energy to build four new nuclear reactors near Richland, Washington, aiming to power its growing AI models. This project will rely on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a modern nuclear technology considered...
Horror In Oregon – A Tale Of Forced ‘Education’ In Indian Boarding Schools
Life at Indian boarding schools in Oregon and across the U.S. was traumatic and violent. Culture was snatched away from students, abuse ran rampant, and running away was common. Indigenous Oregon students faced hardship at boarding schools Oregon, and in schools they...
K9 Teams To Search For Michael Bryson, Still Missing 4 Years Later
On August 5th, 2020, 27 year old Michael Bryson went to a party with friends near Dorena, Oregon, and was never seen again. It's a heartbreaking disappearance that has baffled authorities and left his family searching for answers. Now, thanks to the Dylan's Legacy...
This Restaurant In Oregon’s Wine Country Will Transport You Straight To Spain
For a taste of Spain with a Northwest twist, La Rambla stands out as a go-to spot in McMinnville. La Rambla Restaurant & Bar is a culinary treasure in McMinnville, right in the heart of Oregon’s picturesque wine country. With its roots firmly planted in the...
These Ancient Lava Caves in Northern California Are Like Stepping Into Another World
900 caves, pretty wildflowers, stunning vistas, and oh yeah, did we mention that it's not far from the Oregon-California border? A year pass gets you in here and at Crater Lake National Park! Hey, what's the big deal? You're an Oregon travel blog, so why the heck are...
Become a Gourmet Chef at This Unique Farm-to-Table Cooking School in Oregon
Ready to learn, laugh, and feast? This is a food adventure, and at the end of the night, you may find it hard to leave. Just 20 minutes south of Portland, The Kitchen at Middleground Farms offers a one-of-a-kind cooking and dining experience. Set on 17 acres of pretty...