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...
Powerland Heritage Park is the place to explore for your next family outing, especially if your kids (or you!) are interested in old trucks, trains, motorcycles, construction equipment, or really anything powered by an engine! The park, formerly known as Antique...
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...
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...