Today marks the 321st anniversary of a massive 9.0 earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Oregon coast. This earthquake struck on January 26th, 1700 and sent a tsunami across the ocean where it reached Japan and destroyed a village. Scientists know...
Oregon has some of the prettiest wilderness for people to explore in the United States. From deep gorges and rushing rivers to gorgeous lakes and rugged peaks, you don't have to travel far to find beauty and solitude in our gorgeous state. Much of this beauty was...
Before I had developed an interest in and explored many of Oregon's "Ghost Towns", Maxville was quite unknown to me. Located deep in Wallowa County, little is physically left of the old logging town but rich and sometimes disturbing history remains. One night I...
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the building, but one thing is...
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel, built on historic pilings, was built with gorgeous coastal views, and the...
When it comes to delicious food, Oregon has a lot to boast about. From mouth-watering donuts to fresh seafood and locally sourced produce, Oregon has something for everyone. One of Oregon's best kept secrets is a mom and pop restaurant with incredible high quality...
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a beautiful place to visit in central Oregon. This monument has a variety of things to do and a diverse landscape to explore. This is one place every Oregonian should visit at least once in their lifetime. Recently a...
A hotel, a bathhouse, a sanitorium, a WWII nurse training center, and a bed and breakfast are just a few of the evolutions the Hot Lake Hotel has gone through since the first structure was built at Hot Lake in Oregon in 1864. The property and hotel have been owned by...
The Oregon Coast is stunning year-round and a popular place to escape the rigors of work and city life. Some play in the sand, hike or bike in the coastal rainforests, or relax and take a deep breath. One of our favorite places on the Oregon coast is the Heceta...
You can stay here... ...if you don't mind the occasional disembodied footstep, ghostly laugh, or doors opening on their own accord while you sleep. Chemult, Oregon is an unincorporated community in Klamath County that was established as a railroad town in 1924. Five...
Five years ago on August 21, the 2017 Great Solar Eclipse tore across US skies, leaving a multitude of viewers in awe. Some parts of Oregon were fortunate to experience that incredible two minutes of totality as it eerily darkened the skies at 10:19am. I'd planned my...
On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Heavy winds drove the ship aground near Fort...