No one is sure who dreamed up the margarita because many have claimed to be its creator. The margarita dates back to the late 1930s and features tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, typically with salt on the rim of the glass. Some like their margarita shaken with...
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Salt And Straw Ice Cream To Open In Eugene And Beaverton
Salt And Straw is known for its delicious and quirky ice cream flavors, especially around the holidays. This Oregon grown company has delighted fans with seasonal flavors such as Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin Bread, Cranberry Juniper Sorbet, Peppermint Cocoa and Apple...
The Petersen Rock Garden In Oregon Is A One-Of-A-Kind Attraction
Redmond Oregon has many interesting things to do, including mountain biking, golfing, rock climbing, and checking out the gorgeous natural beauty of Smith Rock State Park. What you may not have heard of is the Petersen Rock Garden, which is listed on the National...
Oregon’s Weirdest and Most Quirky Roadside Sights and Oddities
Oregon's weirdest roadside sights take many forms. In the area where I grew up in Washington County, Oregon there were three of those kitschy monuments everyone had to point out as we drove by (read on to see the ones I'm talking about). For instance, if you didn't...
Bend Oregon Is A Surfing Destination? Surfing In Oregon’s High Desert
140 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bend Oregon lies in the heart of Oregon's high desert. Bend is one of Oregon's premier vacation destinations due to the miles of mountain biking trails, nearby ski resorts, dozens of lakes and gorgeous views. But did you know Bend is...
Make Your Own Unique Candle Scent At This Hip Candle Bar In Portland
If you love how soothing scented candles can be and have ever wanted to make your own, Yo Soy Candle in Portland Oregon has a candle creation bar where you can experiment with making your very own candle scent. Making A Candle That Speaks To Who You Are At the Yo Soy...
Take A Stroll Through Oregon’s Gorgeous Giant Redwood Trees
Usually when people think or talk about giant old-growth redwood trees they think of the massive Sequoia trees towering over the forest floor in California. What you may not know is that you can visit giant Sequoia trees right here in Oregon just 11 miles southeast of...
Oregon’s Van Duzer Corridor Has Had Years of Bizarre Paranormal Activity
Is Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor haunted? Does this stretch of Hwy. 18 near Lincoln City have its own Area 51? Locals talk about a secret government facility in the coast range, one with dark winding roads leading up to nothing but a huge fence. Individuals are said to...
The High Desert Museum Features Live Eagles, Native American Heritage And Pioneer Living
When people think of Oregon they often think of lush green forests, but many don't know that almost two thirds of Oregon is actually high desert. One of my favorite places to learn about Oregon's high desert and the animals that live there is the High Desert Museum...
Six Iconic Foods and Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Oregon
1. The Corn Dog (Rockaway Beach, 1930s) George and Versa Boyington ran a small hot dog stand on the beach, selling the dogs to tourists and locals alike. When coastal rains inevitably came and ruined the buns, George came up with the idea of cooking a "bun" as needed....
This Gorgeous Lookout Tower Is One Of Oregon’s Most Popular Places To Stay
We love sharing unique places to stay in Oregon. One of the most popular spots (and therefore hard to book), is a gorgeous 40-foot lookout tower located deep within the Umpqua National Forest, 10 miles outside of Tiller Oregon. Stunning Views From 40 Feet Up Located...
The Historic Ben Jones Bridge, Also Known as Rocky Creek Bridge
Just two miles south of Depoe Bay along the old Highway 101 sits the historic Ben Jones Bridge (known as the Rocky Creek Bridge to some). The Ben Jones Bridge viewpoint is the perfect spot to watch waves crash and dance over the rocks, and is one of our favorite spots...