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Recently Travel And Leisure reported that Crater Lake is the 'best hidden gem' in the US. They also reported that Crater Lake and other destinations that made the list might be known to locals, but are less-visited spots for tourists. Truth be told, Crater Lake is a...
I love Bandon for so many reasons. The fresh, salty air, coastal history, and charming, walkable Old Town area make this Southern Oregon Coast beach town a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Sunset at the coast, Bandon, Oregon. / Image via / Danielle Denham /...
On Thursday evening July 25th, a tanker plane that was fighting wildfires in Eastern Oregon went missing. The plane and pilot were reported missing at 6:50 PM after it was sent out to fight the Falls Fire near Seneca, Oregon. Grant County Search And Rescue was able to...
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. Don't get me wrong, I love summer and spring, and even winter has it's appeal, but living in Oregon, I can't get enough of the vibrant fall colors, a slight chill in the air, and hiking foggy trails through the mountains on a...
Ken's Artisan Pizza, a celebrated pizzeria from Portland, is expanding to Bend this November. The new spot will be located in the historic Downing Hotel building at 1033 NW Bond Street. Owner Peter Kost expressed his excitement about the new venture, stating, "We are...
If you're on the hunt for a super chill bakery experience in Bend, then be sure to check out The Sparrow Bakery Northwest Café And Bread Shop. This spot has become a local favorite, and it’s easy to see why. With melt-in-your-mouth hand made croissants and a wide...
Driving by, you might not think much of this store and deli in Cave Junction, but once you walk inside, you'll start to realize what an amazing, cute little spot this is to grab lunch and snacks! Taylor's Sausage Country Store is more than just a store; it's a beloved...
You're out hiking a beautiful trail to a waterfall and you start to hear volleys of loud knocking sounds, like something is banging on a tree trunk in the distance with a big stick. Or maybe you're camping out in the wilderness, and in the middle of the night you...
If you're like me and love beef jerky, smoked salmon and other delicious smoked meats, there's a spot you can't miss when you head out to the Oregon coast. Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse is a treasure trove of smoked meats and seafood bursting with rich, smoky flavor....
Sasquatch, hairy man, ape man, the yeti... bigfoot goes by many names and has intrigued researchers and the general public as far back as the 1840s, and possibly even earlier than that. If you're intrigued by the legend of Bigfoot, then the North American Bigfoot...
Extreme heat is possible this week across Oregon. The National Weather Service has recently issued several warnings, from excessive heat watches and heat advisories to excessive heat warnings. Some areas of the state may be facing temperatures up to 115 degrees...
Summer concert season is here, and there are some amazing artists headed to Oregon for July! We got to see Third Eye Blind rock it live last month in Bend and it was a blast. Now we're looking for more epic concerts to attend before the summer's end, and discovered...