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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...
36 year old television personality Jessi Combs tragically died yesterday in Oregon's Alvord Desert trying to break her own land speed record. Jessi Combs was known as the "fastest woman on four wheels", and was known for co-hosting 'Xtreme 4x4' on Spike TV, as well as...
People travel from far and wide to see the giant redwood trees along the California coast, but not many realize we have groves of giant redwoods right here in Oregon, and they're spectacular! Located just 11 miles Southeast of Brookings, there's a trail that will take...
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...
In what seems to be a regular occurrence in Oregon every summer now, the news is reporting yet another raging wildfire. The Milepost 97 Fire was originally reported around 10 p.m. Wednesday night burning about 750 acres of steep, rocky terrain southeast of Canyonville...
As my girlfriend and I love thrift shopping, we had grown tired of Goodwill and St. Vincent De Paul's increasing prices over recent times. In our search for something else in the Eugene area, we came across Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.). Right away this...
If you're ready to be a kid again, now is your chance. This family-owned and operated racing facility which started in the 1930s as a venue for outdoor concerts offers a 43-acre complex complete with a go-kart track. So grab a few of your buddies, or your family and...
Planning a rocky-shore park visit? Use our complete Oregon Coast tide-pool guide to compare more than 20 locations, check low-tide timing, and review accessibility, family, safety, and wildlife notes before you go.
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...
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...