Growing up in Springfield, I thought I knew all there was to know about my hometown. I’ve spent years writing about its history and highlighting all the hidden gems this place has to offer. But it turns out, there was something I had missed — an overlooked piece of...
You may think the comparison to Disneyland is a long shot, but I assure you: it's completely true. Jerry and Lu Parks had big dreams in 1964. They already owned one of the most famous restaurants on the Oregon Coast, that with a vision of the future could become a...
The combination of mouthwatering comfort food, ice cream and pie, along with a rich local history, makes Austin House a standout spot to check out in eastern Oregon. If you’re traveling through the wide-open beauty of eastern Oregon and craving a hearty home-cooked...
As we mark 46 years since the crash, the lessons learned continue to shape aviation, ensuring that the mistakes of the past are not repeated. December 28, 1978, began as a typical day for passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 173, traveling from New York to...
Hit by a truck, re-built, given a roof and then raised up to avoid a flood, the Lowell Covered Bridge in Oregon has stood the test of time and is a great spot to visit today. Tucked away in the scenic Cascade Mountains 18 minutes southeast of Eugene, the Lowell...
Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world. Warring mountains, earthquakes, and inland...
Life at Indian boarding schools in Oregon and across the U.S. was traumatic and violent. Culture was snatched away from students, abuse ran rampant, and running away was common. Indigenous Oregon students faced hardship at boarding schools Oregon, and in schools they...
Mount Adams, one of the largest volcanoes in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, has historically been considered a quiet volcano. However, in September 2024, Mount Adams, known by some Native American tribes as Pahto or Klickitat, experienced a series of six...
Sometimes, we get so accustomed to the extraordinary that we stop appreciating it. Think of the countless breathtaking sights in Oregon, from the thunderous Multnomah Falls to the shimmering depths of Crater Lake, or even the rugged charm of Haystack Rock. While these...
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway offers up one of Oregon’s most breathtaking drives, especially in mid-October when fall colors hit their peak. This 106 mile loop winds through the rugged Elkhorn Mountains, taking you past ghost towns, alpine lakes, and through Northeast...
Cozy rooms with white wood walls, pretty quilts adorning the beds, and good lighting. Oh yeah, did we mention ghosts? You can't forget the ghosts when describing the historic Wolf Creek Inn just north of Grant's Pass, Oregon. This cute little inn used to be a welcome...
If you live in the Pacific Northwest there's a good likelihood that the land you're standing on is part of a massive floodplain; silt, and rock deposits swept here from Montana during the end of the last Ice Age. The floods advanced with a vengeance, unstoppable and...