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In 2020 Oregon will be taking steps to limit the number of people visiting certain natural areas in order to protect the scenic beauty of our state. This means enacting a new permit system as well as fee increases to access certain areas. Other fee increases across...
Starting on New Years Day in 2020 it will cost visitors $5 more to visit the Gem of The Cascades: Crater Lake. The $5 increase will help cover maintenance as well as projects such as improving trails so Oregonians and visitors from around the world can get the best...
Whether you're young or old, fit or self-described couch-potato, hiking is one of those diversely perfect activities that can cost little to no money but be a richly rewarding experience. From easy jaunts to find a hidden waterfall, to 750-mile excursions through the...
Ice can do interesting things to the landscape and change the way we perceive our surroundings. Suddenly our daily commute can become dangerous, or our favorite waterfall can become the perfect spot for a day of ice climbing. Everything from cold temperatures after...
Oregon is beautiful during every season, but it expresses itself in a variety of ways during winter. Because of Oregon's diverse climate, Oregon sees rain, snow, frost, ice, frozen waterfalls, huge crashing waves at the coast, and so much more. Here are 12 amazing...
Last month I had the pleasure of staying the weekend at Ocean Peek, a lovely Depoe Bay Vacation Rental condo by Meredith Lodging. Located just a few miles south of Lincoln City, the Bella Beach area is a charming wayside just off of Highway 101. Filled with every...
In January 2020 the Florence Winter Music Festival will feature nine bands over three days. Visitors will hear Bluegrass, Americana, and Folk music and will have a weekend that won't soon be forgotten. The Best Winter Music Festival In Oregon From January 24th - 26th,...
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, snowball fights and reruns of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It's also the season for spending time with friends and family, and what better way to do that than a weekend at the Oregon coast. This weekend the Oregon Coast...
The next full moon occurs Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12:12 a.m. This means December’s full moon, called the Cold Moon, will hit its 100% peak on 12/12 at exactly 12:12 a.m. Twelve has significance when it comes to our relative understanding of space and time. There are 12...
The holidays are such a delicious time of year! Salt & Straw in Portland Oregon has decided to make this year even more delicious with holiday themed ice creams. These are the perfect flavors to take to your family get together or to enjoy at home with those...
Most Oregonians know the name of at least one volcano in our state: Mt. Hood, Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake National Park), or perhaps Newberry Volcano in Bend. One nearby you may not have heard about is Axial Seamount, a huge underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of...
In general Oregonians love nature, coffee, wine, craft beer, and pets. We recently wrote about a Portland Cat Cafe and this week we want to show off another Oregon gem: the world's first dog tap house, a place with good food, craft beer, and adorable dogs that need...