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One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974

There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking the Sandy River. Photo by Jim...

Beloved Enchanted Forest Creator Roger Tofte Has Passed Away Peacefully At 96

Oregon lost a true original on February 13, 2026. It is with deep gratitude for his life and legacy that the Tofte family shared the passing of Roger Tofte, the creator of Enchanted Forest. He passed away peacefully with family by his side, leaving behind his loving children, grandchildren,...

Some of Oregon’s Most Crave-Worthy Fish and Chips Are Hiding in This Tiny Harbor Town

There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass, where the scent of fresh seafood wraps around you the second you open the door. The kind of places that remind...

Pedal Through The Valley Or Enjoy Brunch On A Relaxing Santiam Excursion Train Ride

Date Night On A Willamette Valley Train Ride? Yes Please. If you’ve ever driven through the Willamette Valley and caught yourself staring a little too long at the railroad tracks, wondering where they go and what they’ve seen, Santiam Excursions is basically that daydream brought to life. Jonathan...

Can You Actually Sell An Iconic Waterfall? Oregon Is About to Find Out

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most photographed waterfalls is officially on the market, and it’s setting off alarm bells across the state. That Oregon Life has been writing about this beloved spot since 2016, and ten years ago, I couldn't have imagined that I'd be writing about it today in this...
Undersea Gardens to close on the Oregon Coast

Undersea Gardens to close on the Oregon Coast

After more than 50 years, the Oregon Undersea Gardens in Newport is closing their doors for good. According to their post on social media, they will be open for free public tours until Sunday, September 8. “It has been a great journey, but it is time to move on,” the...

Milepost 97 Fire Grows to Over 11,000 Acres

Milepost 97 Fire Grows to Over 11,000 Acres

The Milepost 97 Fire south of Canyonville, which sources say was caused by a human, began on Wednesday night and as of 9:30 a.m. has grown to over 11,000 acres. With no expected containment date in sight, at this time the blaze is threatening 586 structures. According...

13 Top Oregon State Parks You Didn’t Know Existed

13 Top Oregon State Parks You Didn’t Know Existed

From lush rainforest to Oregon's high desert, twao our highest mountain peaks, our state has a lot to show off. And Oregon State Parks as you can imagine are some of our finest places to visit. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It has...

Breathtaking Helicopter Tours of Oregon Are Happening Now

Breathtaking Helicopter Tours of Oregon Are Happening Now

This one-of-a-kind adventure is waiting just around the corner from your favorite Portland coffee shops and restaurants in the Old Town District. Oregon Helicopters is the largest air tour company in the state of Oregon, and most of their flights take off from a...

Celebrate ‘Merica in Oregon: 4th of July Events Guide 2019

Celebrate ‘Merica in Oregon: 4th of July Events Guide 2019

Looking for the perfect thing to do with friends and family for the 4th of July 2019? Look no further. From berry festivals, to live music and over the top firework shows, these are some of the coolest Independence Day events in Oregon. Northern Oregon 4th of July...

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