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Fall: leaves turning brilliant shades of red and gold, the crisp autumn air bringing with it the scents of burning wood and roasting marshmallows. For those in St. Paul, Oregon, it's also a time to revel…
Are strangers poisoning your kid's Halloween candy? It turns out there are several very real incidents that continue to fuel fears of candy tampering.
Mike's is a Hood River institution, serving up sweet treats and fun vibes year after year.
As the leaves fall and the scent of apple cider fills the air, Coburg, Oregon, invites you to experience the magic of fall at the 2023 Coburg Scarecrow Festival.
This place is like Halloween meets a wild west showdown, and it's the hoedown you didn't know you needed.
Hey there, Halloween enthusiasts! 🎃 If you've been looking for the perfect place to kickstart the season of spooks, St. Helens, Oregon is where you wanna be. Guess what? The most magical (and haunted) time of…
As I sit down to write this piece, the sun-kissed berries that danced in the summer sun on my recent visit to Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island are still vivid in my mind. Let me…
Take an easy stroll through the awesome Prehistoric Gardens on the Oregon coast, where you'll be transported back in time to a time of dinosaurs and wonder.
Released 37 years ago, the classic movie Stand By Me featuring Wil Wheaton is being celebrated on July 23rd in Brownsville, Oregon with Stand By Me Day. The event pays homage not only to the well…
As the Fourth of July draws near, anticipation for the stunning displays of fireworks ignites across Oregon. If you're yearning for a spectacular light show that echoes the spirit of independence and togetherness, you're in luck!…
As we journey through 2023, a particular date glimmers on the horizon, promising an adventure as thrilling and timeless as the tale it commemorates. Today, June 7, is not just another day - it is National…
Ah, summers in Oregon—a welcome escape from the seemingly ever-present rain and a time when the vibrant spirit of nostalgia, music, festivals, and endless fun takes hold. A palpable sense of anticipation fills the air as…
