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Why exactly? We don't know. What we do know is that The Simpsons' Springfield is (of course) Springfield, Oregon, and that the metal band Okilly Dokilly is EVERYTHING Ned Flanders. A few weeks ago, the closing credits of the 659th episode of The Simpsons were suddenly...
Many have heard about the Oregon Caves near Cave Junction Oregon, but not many know the intriguing tale about their discovery. The story starts on a hunting trip in 1874 with Elijah Davidson and his faithful dog. Check out the video below to see how an underground...
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at YOU), think again. Your private drive in your own...
Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has become an Oregon gem and a Portland treasure and is much...
If you're into oodles of cuteness, relaxation, and the fluffiest bunnies you've ever seen, you should visit Bunnies In Baskets in Portland Oregon. We've written about Oregon cat cafes, and dog taphouses, but this might be the place with the most adorable animals to...
Oregon has incredible rivers and creeks to get out and explore. We thought we'd share some of our favorites with you so you can explore them through photos and start planning your warm weather Oregon adventures. 1. Sweet Creek Falls View this post on Instagram...
If you're looking for a family friendly adventure when the weather warms up, hunting for Oregon's state rock is a great place to start. You can dig up your own beautiful thundereggs at a mine in central Oregon near Madras, which is a treasure hunt you don't want to...
Nature is a vital part of many people's lives, which makes it difficult when stuck inside because of bad weather, social distancing, or just because you've been too busy to get out. We've compiled some of our favorite relaxing short videos that show off the best of...
The Steens Mountains in Eastern Oregon were hiding a long forgotten secret: beautiful wild mustangs that had been long forgotten. This herd of Kiger Mustangs are direct descendants of horses brought to the New World by Conquistadors in the 16th century, and were...
Vast, sweeping landscapes that take your breath away. Trails into high mountain lakes with pristine and chemically pure water. Snowy mountains reflected in icy lakes, and pillars of rock shooting up out of the earth. This is Oregon's high desert, and it's a place...
We love showing off photos of our beautiful state. Not only does Oregon have an abundance of fun places to go, things to do, and food and beverages to try, but it's a photographer's paradise. With such a variety of landscapes to see, you could spend years here and...
If you're looking for a place off the beaten path to get out and experience Oregon's geology, Stein's Pillar is it. This looming guardian of the Ochoco National Forest is a hint at the area's volcanic past, and is the end to a perfect hike. Check out this short aerial...