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Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has…
Welcome to Jacksonville, Oregon - a charming, historic small town nestled in the heart of the Rogue Valley! Teeming with a vibrant culture, diverse outdoor activities, and captivating historical attractions, Jacksonville offers a unique and unforgettable…
Over the past few decades, Jacksonville, Oregon has steadily been making a name for itself as a premier destination for wine lovers. But long before this, it was one of the first gold rush towns in…
When it comes to tasty milkshakes, that's one of those things people tend to take pretty seriously. You can't claim to be the best, that is unless you have the reviews to back it up, and…
Highway 20 runs from the Oregon coast all the way to the Idaho border, and the section between Corvallis and Bend happens to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the state. The…
A Portland staple, a restaurant that everyone knows by name. If you haven't been there, you know someone who has, or it's on your list of places to “must dine''. Ringside Steakhouse has been in the…
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the…
Unless you make it a point to take scenic drives through Oregon, you likely won’t find yourself passing through the small town of Brownsville anytime soon. However, you may want to consider setting aside an afternoon…
Have you had a chance to visit the High Desert Museum yet in Bend, Oregon? This awesome museum focuses on history, nature, and the culture of Oregon's High Desert, and it continually develops new and interesting…
Updated August 2026: Amanda’s Trail is both a steep Oregon Coast hike and a memorial route. It passes through the forest between Yachats and Cape Perpetua, crosses the 142-foot Amanda Creek suspension bridge and reaches the…
There have been 21 tsunamis on the Oregon Coast since 1854. The last two damaging tsunamis were in 1964 as a result of the Great Alaskan Earthquake, and in 2011 as a result of the Great…
Located at the southern end of the Willamette River in Clackamas County, Oregon City is a historic character in and of itself. Located south of Portland, the town is situated just below the majestic Willamette Falls,…
