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How on Earth did I not know about this place until recently? If you are headed to Central Oregon, there's a little local favorite known as Manley's Tavern where the mouthwatering chicken is a favorite with locals and campers alike, and absolutely worth dropping in...
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...
One of the most fun events on the Oregon Coast is about to go down this weekend, and you won't want to miss it! The annual Summer Kite Festival goes for two days, starting tomorrow on June 22, 2019 and will run until the 23rd. This Lincoln City family vacation...
Everyone knows what fun it is to go zipping down the side of Mt. Hood on an innertube in the winter, but not many realize you can still go tubing in the summer. Summer Tube hill at Mt. Hood's Adventure Park is the perfect place to take family and friends this summer...
As most Oregonians know, our state is replete with incredible outdoor and indoor activities for our kiddos. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and as parents you're probably already brainstorming fun things to do, with and without your littles in our season of...
Hard work, great conditions and sheer tenacity has led Oregon-grown Hemptown USA to become the producer of some of the finest hemp products in the United States. Southern Oregon has a long history of growing hemp and marijuana that is famous the world-over, and now...
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...
Oregon Lawmakers have voted on a measure to make daylight savings time permanent, which means Oregonians may no longer have to change their clocks twice yearly ("Spring ahead," "Fall behind"). A 37-20 Vote In a 37-20 vote, the Oregon House decided to make daylight...
Imagine sitting on the grass on a cool summer evening with friends and family in a relaxing atmosphere as the sweet sounds of jazz roll through the air around you. Maybe jazz isn't your thing and you prefer rock, blues, classical music, bluegrass, pop, folk or country...
Not many people realize just how rich a history John Day Oregon offers up for us to explore. Beyond being a gold rush town, and beyond the John Day Fossil Beds, there's a history that stretches across the ocean all the way to Guangdong China. John Day once held the...
It's that time of year again, and what better way to beat the heat than take advantage of all of the amazing places you can find to swim in Oregon. No matter if you've lived in Oregon forever and you are tired of going to the same places to swim every year, or you are...
Update 4/29/19: We discovered yesterday on our hike to Butte Creek Falls, the original route to get here is now blocked off by Weyerhaeuser. You can still take Crooked Finger Road, although you are looking at an additional hike just over 2 miles down a gravel road...