Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is Bend, Oregon, home of the last Blockbuster on the planet. Love and a...
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Bandon Bound: Your Ultimate Guide to Oregon Coast Fun
The Pacific Northwest is a prime spot if you love living that ocean life. While I was growing up in the '80s and '90s Portland area, trips to the Northern Oregon Coast were mandatory. I got to know Seaside and its touristy charms like the back of my little...
Peter Iredale Wreck: From Tragedy to Tourist Attraction in Oregon
On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Heavy winds drove the ship aground near Fort...
Oregon State Parks Impose New Fees For Out Of State Campers
Starting on August 10th, 2020 there will be increased fees for non-Oregon residents to camp at an Oregon State Park. The fee is temporary and is supposed to help recuperate lost funding from park closures earlier in the year due to Covid-19, and lost lottery funding....
Oregon Coast Aquarium To Open Doors Again August 10
After five months of being closed to the public, the Oregon Coast Aquarium will be reopening their doors to visitors on Monday, August 10th, 2020. The price of admission will be reduced because some exhibits are closed, and guests will have to follow certain safety...
Here Are 12 Serene Places To Find Sea Glass On The Oregon Coast
For some people like my girlfriend, finding treasures on the Oregon coast is one of their favorite past times. Whether it be seashells on the beach, sand dollars, agates, or beautiful sea glass, along the Oregon coast there's an endless supply. When talking about sea...
Saddle Up For This Awesome Horseback Ride On The Beach In Oregon
If you're planning a trip to the beautiful Oregon Coast anytime soon, and are looking to make your next adventure extra special, making a reservation with C&M Stables may be exactly what you're looking for. Since 1981, C&M has been offering horseback rides and...
Stay In A Historic Bed & Breakfast in Astoria Oregon
If you're looking for an awesome place along the Oregon coast to get away from city life, Astoria is where you want to be. This small city on the Columbia River and north banks of Young's bay is just miles from the Pacific and is the oldest American city west of the...
Take a New Zip Line Tour To Marvel Over Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
In need of a great vacation idea or family getaway? You need to try Mt. Bachelor's new and awe-inspiring Ziptour down the mountain...RIGHT NOW. This zip line features dual-spans seven feet apart, perfect for zipping with a friend or loved one. This is a three-stage...
Oregon Getting Closer To Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) may soon be legal to use in Oregon in therapeutic treatment settings. Recently enough signatures were gathered to put a measure on Oregon's November ballot. If the measure passes, it means a new program will be phased in over two years to...
These 20 Places in Oregon Have The Weirdest Names Ever
Oregon is chock-full of weird, wacky, and wonderful history, reflected in the naming of towns and locales around the state. Here are just a few funny town names in the state of Oregon: 1. Timbuktu County: Washington You may have heard of Timbuktu, a locale in Mali,...
Dry Creek Falls: Saddle Up For This Majestic Horseback Waterfall Tour
Oregon is known for its stunning waterfalls and lush forests. This summer you can visit Dry Creek Falls in Cascade Locks, Oregon by horse, and have your very own Oregon adventure. One Of A Kind Ride at Dry Creek Falls View...