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Did you know that gray wolves (Canis lupis) were once very common in Oregon? In fact, they occupied most of the state. However, due to an effort to eradicate the species in the 1940s, they became less common. According to an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife...
Have you ever wanted to assemble an entire home, the same way you would build IKEA furniture? Well now you can, and The Backcountry Hut Company (BHC) will deliver you your pre-fabricated home in the US and Canada by helicopter to your dream location. "Our customers...
Here in the pacific northwest, we have an insane amount of beautiful places to explore. If you're looking for an adventure this weekend, we have some amazing hikes here to check out for you. Sure, suspension bridges can be a little bit intimidating. While they aren't...
As winter approaches in Oregon, sometimes it takes us a little more motivation to get out and enjoy the outdoors. With the blistering cold, it can be a little too much sometimes. So if you're looking for a little extra motivation and something you can enjoy with the...
Winter is upon us in all its chilly, icy splendor. That means it's time to get out your waterproof hiking boots or snowshoes and head outdoors to see Oregon wearing its impressive winter coat of snow, frost and ice. There's nothing quite like stepping out into a fresh...
If you're looking to see some beautiful fall foliage this year in Oregon, or want an easy hike to do with your family during the summer, you'll love to the Rogue Gorge Trail not far from Crater Lake Oregon. This hidden gem is just south of the intersection of routes...
From a room stacked with the unclaimed remains in canisters of patients through the 1970s to the hospital's closed and crumbling corridors, this old abandoned insane asylum in Oregon is downright creepy. The Oregon State Hospital, formerly known as the Oregon State...
So the big day finally came and went. All these months of hype, leading up to Aug. 21, 2017, where the solar eclipse began in Oregon. Here are some of the most incredible solar eclipse pictures we could find capturing the amazing moment! I've never seen so many...
Nestled amidst the stunning Oregon Coast lies a hidden gem that has left me in awe every time I've visited. Just an hour's drive west of Eugene, 10 miles south of Mapleton, and a short distance east of Florence, the Sweet Creek Falls trail in the Siuslaw National...
There is never a shortage of hikes to discover in Central Oregon, and Chush Falls (formerly known as Squaw Creek Falls) is one you absolutely must check out if you are looking to explore near Bend, Oregon. At one point, this hike was only a 2-mile round trip but the...
Are you a thrill-seeker? Do you enjoy haunted hikes? Want to experience the terror of coming face to face with the dreaded red-eyed children? Think you're brave enough to take a night hike to one of these creepy places in the great northwest? Who knows, maybe you'll...
If you're looking for a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy in Oregon this summer, look no further. This vintage train touring on the Mount Hood Railroad is a must-do and has been here for more than 100 years. The trip offers breathtaking countryside...