You haven't truly lived until you've tried an artisan caramel apple pie so fresh it tastes like it was plucked right out of an apple tree in the Willamette Valley. The same can be said of a fresh apricot crunch pie, or a delicious artisan peach raspberry pie....
Today marks the 321st anniversary of a massive 9.0 earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Oregon coast. This earthquake struck on January 26th, 1700 and sent a tsunami across the ocean where it reached Japan and destroyed a village. Scientists know...
Oregon has some of the prettiest wilderness for people to explore in the United States. From deep gorges and rushing rivers to gorgeous lakes and rugged peaks, you don't have to travel far to find beauty and solitude in our gorgeous state. Much of this beauty was...
The Row River Trail near Cottage Grove and Dorena Oregon is the perfect place for a leisurely walk, an easy bike ride, or a horse ride through the country. This 17-mile paved trail used to be a railroad line, but was paved over as part of the Rails-To-Trails program....
Just outside of Eugene, also a part of Lane County, you will find the little town of Cottage Grove, Oregon around 20 miles away. In fact, Cottage Grove is so charming it was recently earned number two on the list for 60 most charming towns in the country by...
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If you are an Oregonian and you were alive at the time these vintage ads were on TV,...
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the building, but one thing is...
As this last year comes to a closure, life may have taken some unexpected turns. However, there are plenty of Oregon trailheads for a detour if you’re looking to reset and breathe some fresh air. I personally feel like there’s no better place than being in...
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel, built on historic pilings, was built with gorgeous coastal views, and the...
Oregon is home to some amazing hot springs, but one of our favorites is Belknap Hot Springs. Located just over an hour East of Eugene Oregon on the beautiful McKenzie River, Belknap Hot Springs is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The McKenzie River Trail just a...
One of our favorite places to rest, relax and find tranquility is in Redmond Oregon. Redmond is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat because of the outstanding beauty and nearby recreational opportunities. With stunning mountain views, world-class rock...
The Goonies is a classic 1980s adventure movie set on the scenic Oregon coast. This nostalgic Oregon film centers around a group of friends that find a treasure map in the attic of their house in Astoria Oregon and go on an epic adventure to find a pirate ship. For...