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Looking to do some Whale watching in Oregon? The Oregon Coast is where you want to go. This is an exhilarating activity people enjoy year-round, but especially during the winter and spring whale migrations, where up…
From scenic coastal vistas, to incredible sand labyrinths and delicious restaurants, there are plenty of reasons to visit Bandon on the southern Oregon coast. One of our favorite things to do when in Bandon is head…
There's something special about being in the woods surrounded by ferns and towering trees that makes me feel like I've come home. The forest floor silences your steps as you step away from life for a…
Take a step back in time to 33 million years ago when Oregon's climate was milder and wetter than it is today. In Fossil Oregon there's a park where you can explore an ancient shallow lake…
Are you ready for some whale watching on the stunning and scenic Oregon Coast? If so, now is the time to do it, as approximately 18,000 gray whales pass close to the Oregon coast as they…
Southern Oregon is hiding a gem that you may not have heard about: Floras Lake and Floras Lake State Park. Just 17 miles south of Bandon Oregon, this sandy bottom fresh water lake is the perfect…
There are places on the Oregon Coast that announce themselves long before you arrive. Haystack Rock rises out of the sand like a billboard. Cape Kiwanda has that enormous dune. Cape Perpetua towers above Highway 101.…
If you've ever been to the Oregon Dunes near Florence Oregon you may have been one of the lucky few who experienced a strange phenomenon known as singing sands. What causes the sands to sing their…
The Oregon coast is scenic, beautiful, and awe inspiring. It can also be treacherous if you aren't paying attention to your surroundings, are ignoring warning signs, or aren't aware of the possibility of sneaker waves. 21…
There's nothing quite like spending a relaxing afternoon browsing through books in a cozy bookstore and then heading home to curl up with a blanket, a cup of coffee and your new treasures. Klindt's Booksellers &…
Zip lines, whitewater rafting, incredible wineries, mountain biking, pretty hikes and incredible vistas: Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley is a hub for adventure and relaxation. One of our favorite things to do in the Rogue Valley is…
Need to get away from big city life for awhile but don't want to travel too far out of Portland? Or perhaps you'd like to stay in Portland but want a relaxing and calming space in…
