History

Oregon’s Hells Canyon Is Deeper Than The Grand Canyon, And It’s Dark History Runs Even Deeper

Deeper than the Grand Canyon, rich in Native legend, steeped in tragedy, and overflowing with fierce beauty, these are the untold stories of Hells Canyon in Oregon.

The Forgotten Story of the Flood That Ended Oregon’s Second Largest City

If you’ve never heard of the flood that wiped Oregon’s second-largest city off the map, you’re in for one of the most shocking and little-known stories in the state’s history. The city was called Vanport, and in 1948, it was home to nearly 18,500 people — until a catastrophic flood struck on a...

A Massive Earthquake Rocked The PNW Leaving Fascinating Evidence All Around Us

Imagine a dark winter night in the Pacific Northwest. The ground beneath your feet begins to tremble, slowly at first, then violently. Trees sway and snap like matchsticks. The ocean retreats, revealing a seafloor few have ever seen. Moments later, a massive wall of water rushes ashore, swallowing...

From Hollywood Props to Obscure VHS, This Portland Icon Is A Cinephile’s Dream

Walking into Movie Madness feels like stepping into another time, another world. The scent of old plastic cases mingles with the faint hum of a CRT television playing a classic movie in the corner. Shelves groan under the weight of more movies than you could watch in a lifetime, and everywhere you...

What Happened in 1990 When a Massive Etching Appeared in Oregon’s Alvord Desert

In recent months, reports of mysterious lights and so-called drones have captured attention across the United States. From glowing orbs hovering over remote areas to strange aerial formations spotted in Oregon’s vast wilderness, and even in largely populated areas of town, these sightings have...
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