Compared with other big cities, Portland isn’t exactly known for its profusion of sports teams. Yes, we have the Trail Blazers and two big name soccer teams, the Timbers and the Thorns, but we don’t have a football team or a major league baseball team. However, the...
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...
The Covid-19 pandemic hit local businesses hard, causing many of them to shutter their doors for good. These closures devastated the communities they serve and it got us thinking about all the other Oregon companies that have come and gone over the years and are...
If you've ever been up to the rim of Crater Lake and looked down into the Caldera with awe, you know what a breathtaking view it can be. People from all over the world travel to Crater Lake each year for stunning views, good hiking, history lessons, and to stay at the...
There are two things I’m always down for: a good museum and learning more about the best state in the union—Oregon! So it should come as no surprise that I love the Oregon Historical Society. The first time I visited this lovely and well-curated museum in the heart of...
Nestled in the heart of the Willamette valley in McMinnville, Oregon, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum stands as a towering testament to the human spirit's relentless pursuit of flight. This gem of the Pacific Northwest isn't a normal museum, it's a journey...
In a monumental stride for river restoration, the Klamath River is undergoing the largest dam removal in U.S. history. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of the end for the dams that have long hindered the natural flow of the river, crucial for the local ecology...
Nestled in the outback community of Silver Lake, about 90 minutes southeast of Bend, the Cowboy Dinner Tree stands out as a distinctive Oregon dining destination. This unique restaurant has evolved from its origins as a late 19th-century homestead, undergoing various...
If you're a fan of fine dining, historic charm, and a cozy Oregon vibe, let me introduce you to the Joel Palmer House in Dayton, Oregon. This gem is not just a restaurant, it's a culinary journey that showcases the best of Oregon's produce, especially its wild...
I'll never forget where I was on August 24, 2002. Going about my workday, then entering the breakroom to find my boss grimly glued to the TV. "I KNEW IT," was all she managed to say. I think in our hearts we all did, but the burden of proof is evidence, and dear God...
Halloween, a night of spooks and thrills, has long been shadowed by the fear of poisoned candy and razor blades concealed within innocent treats. Tales of lethal Halloween snacks have circulated for decades, creating a climate of fear and caution. Are strangers...
Among all the coastal states in the U.S., Oregon and Hawaii shine prominently for safeguarding public access to their beaches. Oregon, in particular, champions the public's rights to its shores. The pivotal Beach Bill of 1967, coupled with a 1969 decision by the...