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A cold case is defined as a homicide or murder that has been thoroughly investigated, with all leads exhausted, yet remains unsolved. Something about these scenarios is oddly captivating to the human psyche. I grew up…
Just two miles south of Depoe Bay along the old Highway 101 sits the historic Ben Jones Bridge (known as the Rocky Creek Bridge to some). The Ben Jones Bridge viewpoint is the perfect spot to…
If you're in love with In-N-Out Burger's delicious fries and burgers and live in the Portland Metro area, you may soon be able to grab your favorite meal close to home. In-N-Out Bought A New Property…
When the original little red-painted building burned nearly to the ground in July 2019, a community mourned. The cafe was a pit stop en route to the coast for Oregonians since the 1920s. I remember visiting…
50 years in the making, numerous volunteers, thousands of hours (over 2,500 a year!), and permission from generous private landowners; this is what went into the making of the C2C. The non-profit "Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail" is a…
Largest, and according to many sources, MOST AWESOME. It was part carnival, part water park, and existed on 128 acres of Hayden Island land between Portland and Vancouver on the Columbia River. “Portland’s Million Dollar Playground”,…
Sometimes we need to take a step back from life for a moment and just breathe. One of our favorite ways to relax is to get out into nature or get out of town for the…
The Oregon coast is a must for anyone visiting Oregon, and is gorgeous at any time of year. One of our favorite ways to see the coast is by rail with the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad,…
The sand dollar, or "sea biscuit" can vary from a rich reddish-brown to a vibrant shade of purple, and is hairy in its prime. It is one of the most beautiful and coolest things you can…
144 years after the Nez Perce were driven out of their homeland in the Wallowa Valley in Eastern Oregon, members of the tribe have returned to bless 148 acres of reclaimed land. After working for years…
As of July 17th, 2021 the Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon (currently the nation's largest burning fire), has burned 281,208 acres, and has a fire perimeter of 200 miles. To give you an idea of how…
Recently the beach in Lincoln City Oregon was voted one of the top 15 best beaches in the United States. With seven miles of soft sandy beaches in this small coastal town filled with charm, it's…
