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Birds sing, a gentle breeze blows wispy white clouds across the blue sky, and the warmth of the sun on your face reminds you why you've come: to escape into the wilderness of Oregon's stunning high…
The movie business has taken a huge hit, especially in light of the recent pandemic. In the age of streaming everything online, even movies recently released, not as many folks are going out to the movies.…
A few thousand years ago a volcanic fissure opened up in Oregon's high desert near Christmas Valley. These fissures in the earth's surface are usually filled with rock and soil after they're formed, but because the…
You haven't truly lived until you've tried an artisan caramel apple pie so fresh it tastes like it was plucked right out of an apple tree in the Willamette Valley. The same can be said of…
If you're looking for a beautiful wilderness trail to get you away from the city, the McNeil Point Trail near Hood River is ready to show you jaw-dropping views. The trail to McNeil Point is difficult…
Every year Oregonians trek to Newport Oregon for fun at the beach, nature exploration, good food and time with family and friends. You can find this cozy coastal town in Lincoln county and you may recognize…
Oregon has some of the prettiest wilderness for people to explore in the United States. From deep gorges and rushing rivers to gorgeous lakes and rugged peaks, you don't have to travel far to find beauty…
Plan a Row River Trail walk or bike ride near Cottage Grove with trailheads, distance, parking, Dorena Lake, covered bridges, and Stand By Me history.
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If…
Before I had developed an interest in and explored many of Oregon's "Ghost Towns", Maxville was quite unknown to me. Located deep in Wallowa County, little is physically left of the old logging town but rich…
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the…
Oregon trails range from short waterfall walks and mossy coastal paths to exposed desert climbs and remote mountain routes. This statewide guide highlights 37 memorable options across the coast, Cascades, Columbia River Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern…
