Built in 1926, the Barlow Trail Roadhouse is full of history and has been well loved by locals and travelers for 96 years. If you're in Welches, Oregon or traveling over Mount Hood on Highway 26, you'll want to stop in for a piece of delicious peanut butter pie,...
For those math-lazy folks like me, that's 1952. Wrap your brain around that for a moment. Eisenhower had just been elected president. Elizabeth II started her tenure as Queen of England. A pound of hamburger cost $.53. The average price of a new car was $1700, and you...
From Oregon's oldest remaining covered bridge, to the widest covered bridge in the state, and the all around most gorgeous covered bridge Oregon has to offer, Oregon has 50 remaining covered bridges to visit. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year in Oregon,...
You may have watched the Netflix series Mindhunter and wondered who the real-life killers behind the compelling FBI drama were. One of the murderous sociopaths profiled in 2017's season one was none other than Oregon's own Jerry Brudos. Jerry Brudos was responsible...
Unexplained mystery sounds in Oregon? Our state is notorious for the paranormal and unsolved. From the heavily documented hauntings at Hot Lake and Dawson House Lodge to creepy experiences in the Van Duzer Corridor and the famous McMinnville UFO; it's strange up in...
The gorgeous Yaquina Bay Bridge is easily one of the most recognizable structures along the Oregon coast. People stop to take photos and drone videos of the bridge when they visit Newport, and delight in the bridge's architectural details. The Oregon Department Of...
The remains of a 17th-century Manilla Galleon were recovered from a sea cave near Manzanita. The timber, believed to have come from the hull of the Santo Cristo de Burgos, was discovered by local beachcombers in 2013. After being stalled by COVID restrictions, the...
The Eugene Police Department has announced that family and friends are offering a $45,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the 1969 murder of Janet Shanahan. There have been very few leads on the cold case so far, and investigators are hoping that...
Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood is one of Oregon's most iconic places, and most visited historic landmarks. Some believe it's haunted due to it's role in a well known cult classic movie, but few know the interesting history of this beloved lodge. Mount Hood / Bonnie...
Drift Creek Bridge in the mountains of the Oregon Coast (also known as Bear Creek Bridge) is thought to be the oldest remaining covered bridge in Oregon. This bridge has an interesting history, and was only preserved due to the effort of a husband and wife who wanted...
Fort Stevens State Park is one of Oregon's greatest treasures. Located just 20 minutes west of Astoria, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, it's tailor suited for history buffs and nature enthusiasts, beachcombers, campers, and hikers. Image via / Flickr...
Most of you know the story itself. You were there to witness the massive May 18th, 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens in southwestern Washington State, or your forebears have related the tale. It's one of awe, but also of destruction. In total, 57 people lost their lives...