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The Oregon coast is home to the cobra lily, a rare carnivorous plant that looks like a cobra ready to strike its prey. No, it's not a gigantic man eating plant with teeth, but it is…
We love visiting the Oregon coast in fall. Fall usually means bad weather on the coast, and that means less crowds at your favorite coastal restaurants, trailheads, and other coastal destinations. Here are our top four…
Every year when massive king tide waves hit the Oregon coast, photographers gather to take before and after photos to document flooding, erosion, and the impact on where natural and human built environments meet and interact.…
When you walk into Glowing Greens in Portland Oregon, your first thought will be, 'Whoa, this is so cool'. From enormous skulls, to glow in the dark alligators, this pirate themed glow in the dark golf…
From Oregon's oldest remaining covered bridge, to the widest covered bridge in the state, and the all around most gorgeous covered bridge Oregon has to offer, Oregon has 50 remaining covered bridges to visit. Fall is…
Reed College isn't a magical castle with a headmaster who has a long gray beard, though it certainly feels like a magical place when you walk past it's majestic old buildings. This pretty college in Portland…
Have you ever seen a giant pumpkin and thought to yourself, that thing's so big I could just climb inside it? As it turns out people have been coming to Oregon since 2004 to climb inside…
Many Oregonians are adventurers at heart. We love hiking, exploring waterfalls, camping, and other activities that get us out into the heart of nature, or bring us closer together with others within these communities. One of…
Hillsboro is our 2026 pick for the best place to live in Oregon if you need jobs, schools, and healthcare in one city. This rebuilt guide ranks 14 cities with current Census and labor data, honest…
Unexplained mystery sounds in Oregon? Our state is notorious for the paranormal and unsolved. From the heavily documented hauntings at Hot Lake and Dawson House Lodge to creepy experiences in the Van Duzer Corridor and the…
California sea lions love to hang out around Yaquina Bay in Newport Oregon. It's not really a proper trip to Newport without stopping to check out the local wildlife, and to see the sea lions yelping…
Fall is my favorite time of year. There's something about the crisp chill air, warm autumn colors, and getting cozy in a sweater that delights me. If you love fall as much as I do, or…
