Just a year younger than the Portland Rose Festival, the traditional Florence Rhododendron Festival is the second-oldest flower festival in Oregon and third oldest on the west coast. People travel from around the United States to attend this festival on the Oregon...
About 200 miles west of the Oregon coast lies the Blanco Fracture Zone, which is a hotbed of earthquake activity. In the last 24 hours around 50 earthquakes have taken place along the Blanco Fracture Zone, two of them with a magnitude of 5.8. Prelim M5.8 Earthquake...
The central Oregon Cascade range is a gorgeous place to visit at any time of year, especially in the winter. Many people head to the Willamette Pass Resort every winter to ski and snowboard, and then spend their evenings relaxing and enjoying time with family at Odell...
Crater Lake is one of the prettiest destinations in Oregon and brings visitors from all over the world. Some come for the jaw-dropping view of the deep blue waters inside the caldera, others come to hike, and some come to explore the many features within the park...
In the Cascade mountains not far from Eugene sits the widest covered bridge in Oregon, which is the perfect spot to stop on your trip down Highway 58 to stretch your legs and take in the views of Dexter reservoir. History Of The Lowell Covered Bridge In Oregon In 1874...
Stunning views, fresh ocean air, charming towns and good food are some of my favorite reasons to visit the southern Oregon coast. If you're on your way to Humbug Mountain State Park for some incredible hiking, or to Cape Blanco State Park for some camping and pretty...
One of Oregon's 17 National Landmarks sits in the southwest hills above Portland and is credited with paving the path for the unique modern architectural style of the Pacific Northwest. The Watzek House was finished in 1937 and became an instant icon for new bold...
If you're looking for a cozy weekend retreat near Eugene I can't think of a better spot than a pretty little cabin sitting on a creek. This cute Cottage Grove Airbnb cabin features a gorgeous outdoor hot tub that makes you feel like you're in a scene straight from a...
If you've ever seen the movie The Polar Express and have wished you could take a magical train ride of your own, now's your chance. Holiday train rides are offered each year in Oregon and are the perfect way to ring in the holiday season with friends and family. Here...
Gorgeous views of Siletz Bay, soothing natural treatments, and an outdoor infinity jacuzzi set this relaxing spa on the Oregon coast apart from the rest. At Salishan Coastal Lodge, all the elements that make the Oregon coast so special surround you, helping you...
Located on Highway 19 between Kimberly and Dayville Oregon is an incredible record of Oregon's ancient past: The Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds. Large rock formations show off layers of time, and as scientists examine those geological layers they get a...
Erosion and flooding are a potential problem along the Oregon coast and its estuaries wherever natural and human built environments interact. This becomes apparent each year when the highest tides crash against the shoreline and sometimes come up over roads and...