On October 25, 1906, the sailing vessel Peter Iredale was bound from Salina Cruz, Mexico to Portland, Oregon when she ran into trouble trying to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Heavy winds drove the ship aground near Fort...
If you're looking for an awesome place along the Oregon coast to get away from city life, Astoria is where you want to be. This small city on the Columbia River and north banks of Young's bay is just miles from the Pacific and is the oldest American city west of the...
Oregon is chock-full of weird, wacky, and wonderful history, reflected in the naming of towns and locales around the state. Here are just a few funny town names in the state of Oregon: 1. Timbuktu County: Washington You may have heard of Timbuktu, a locale in Mali,...
Sustainability is the name of the game at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner Oregon, just outside of Salem. Founder Jim Bernau believes Pinot Noir made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply tastes better. From introducing...
From the Pacific Ocean and lush rain forests, to the high desert and the deepest canyon in the United States, Oregon is home to many stunning landscapes, none perhaps more breathtaking than it's mountains. John Muir once said, "The mountains are calling, and I must...
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site is something that will stick with you long after the end of your...
With temperatures rising up over 100 degrees, many are looking for a place to get into the water and cool off. Luckily Oregon has an abundance of lakes, creeks and rivers to get out and explore. Here's our top 10 Oregon Swimming Holes. Whether you are looking to go...
Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos. Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than this. If you're...
Some think of Northeastern Oregon as wide open empty spaces and little to do. What many don't realize is that some of Oregon's prettiest and most stunning areas are tucked away and hidden in the mountains and wilderness of Oregon's Northeast corner. This part of...
Some weekends are meant for relaxing, and others are meant for adventure. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just interested in getting out to explore, it can be fun to find new places to kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Luckily the Oregon coast has an abundance of...
At the edge of the incredible Oregon Coast range waves lap on sandy beaches, forests wait to be explored, and adventure is calling. Nestled along the edge of Siltez Bay in Gleneden Beach sits one of our favorite coast retreats: Salishan Coastal Lodge, a place where...
Oregon is lucky to have a scenic coastline, rugged mountains, deep gorges, and incredible waterfalls to explore. Some of Oregon's best hiking is done along the shores of the Oregon coast and in Oregon's Coastal Mountain range. Here are five Lincoln City hikes, and...