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Updated August 2026: Gresham Butte Saddle Trail is a wooded city trail that climbs over the saddle between Gresham Butte and Gabbert Hill. The City of Gresham lists the official trail at 1.24 miles, with street-side…
Pendleton is known for cowboys and pretty views, and thanks to Cimmiyotti's, some of the best steak in the Pacific Northwest. If you're looking for steak, cocktails, and a night out on the town in Pendleton,…
There's something special about the way the fish and the fishermen who bring them in are treated at Local Ocean. You're not just coming in to dine or buy some fish, you're coming in for the…
Freeze them, eat them fresh, make them into a jam or pie... there's so many ways to use the juicy berries you can pick at Hoffman Farms!
Smash Mouth, camping, and getting to view a solar eclipse in Oregon's gorgeous high desert? Yes please!
Gorgeous views, good food, and exquisite wines set Dancin Vineyards apart from the rest.
Delicious steak, hand made leather goods, and more in the old west: Hamley in Pendleton is well worth the visit!
It's not really a trip to the Oregon coast if you don't stop off for some handmade salt water taffy, fudge, or other goodies. Everyone has a favorite shop they stop at before they head home,…
In the annals of history, there exist tales that capture the imagination and curiosity of generations. One such enigma is the baffling case of D.B. Cooper, also known as Dan Cooper, the elusive hijacker who vanished…
Gorgeous parks, a thriving art and performance scene, good food and hand crafted wine make Ashland Oregon one of our favorite small cities to visit.
Are you ready to hit the trails and explore the beauty of the Oregon Coast? Look no further than the Cape Falcon Trail! This amazing hiking trail on the northern Oregon coast offers breathtaking views, diverse…
