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49 Extraordinary Photos of What Oregon Life Was Like During World War II

His name was Al Monner and he never became a world-famous photographer (unlike his peers Ray Atkeson, Minor White, and Dorothea Lange). As far as Oregon is concerned though, I would argue that Monner gave us a priceless look into life during WWII. Born and raised in Portland and small Eastern...

This Quirky Roadhouse BBQ In Oregon Offers Ribs That’ll Melt In Your Mouth

Headed down Mt. Hood from a long day of skiing or snowboarding? If you've passed the Skyway by then you're definitely missing out on some of the yummiest barbeque to be had in Oregon. The Skyway Bar and Grill The classic restaurant was hand-built in 1972 by Al and Opal Salazar, but things really...

Oregon Sees Sharp Decline In Population For First Time Since 1983

Long before our world drastically changed in 2020, Americans have made a habit of packing up in search of a better quality life. It wasn't too long ago, Oregon was the number one place to move to in 2016. In fact, for three years in a row, more people were moving to Oregon than anywhere else in...

Oregon Rolling Out New Adorable Bee License Plates To Support Pollinators

Farmers grow a lot of different crops across our beautiful state: from grapes and sweet cherries, to coastal cranberries, red clover, pears, lavender, and more. None of these crops would flourish without bees however. Bees are essential to wild flowers that grow in open meadows, to crops, and to...

The Unsuspecting Seafood Joint In Oregon With Food So Good It Should Be Illegal

One of my personal favorite places to visit when on the southern Oregon Coast is the Barnacle Bistro. As my lady and I were staying in Bandon, Oregon, we headed down to Gold Beach a good hour or so away, and was quite pleased after leaving this unsuspecting place with a full belly. This somewhat...
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon

Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon

As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises. But how bad is Lyme disease, and what are your chances of picking...

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