Check Out The Portland Art Museum’s Huge Collection Of Art Online
Love art but you're stuck inside and can't get to the art museum? The Portland Art Museum has a huge collection of art you can view online from the comfort of your own home, as well…
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This Oregon Conservancy Is Helping Identify Rare Apple Varieties Lost To Time
Apple pie, apple fritters, and an essential addition to school lunchboxes, apples are a staple to the American diet and a childhood favorite for many. What you may not know is that North America used to…
Infamous Lone Gray Wolf, OR-7, Presumed Dead, Left His Mark Forever
In 1843, our Oregon pioneer forefathers gathered in a series of meetings that would unite them to a common purpose while ultimately causing the extinction of the indigenous Gray Wolf from our state lands. Wolves were…
There’s a Death Metal Band Dedicated to The Simpsons’ Ned Flanders
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…
Visit An Awe-Inspiring Underground River Flowing Through Oregon
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…
Take a Drive Through This Incredible 600-Acre Oregon Animal Park
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…
Take a Virtual Tour Through This Famous Japanese Garden in Oregon
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…
You Can Snuggle Adorable Bunnies To Your Heart’s Content At This Portland Charity
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…
12 Irresistible Photos of Oregon Rivers You Must See
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.…
Dig Up Your Own Stunning Thunder Eggs At This Central Oregon Mine
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…
Stuck Inside? Take A Virtual Oregon Nature Tour With Us
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…
These Beautiful Wild Horses Were Unknown Until Discovered In Oregon In 1977
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…