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This incredible phenomenon is nothing short of incredible. It's known as bioluminescent sand and waves, and it might be more common than you think. What are Bioluminescent Waves? According to the Smithsonian, Some algae or animals…
After a five month closure and partial 'outdoor exhibit only' reopening earlier this month, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is now ready to reopen fully to the public. While some areas such as the cafe will remain…
You Can Still Stay Here, If You Dare At the Dawson House Lodge in Chemult, a real 1929 Oregon roadside lodge, guests have shared strange stories for decades. Some describe footsteps when no one else is…
Five years ago on August 21, the 2017 Great Solar Eclipse tore across US skies, leaving a multitude of viewers in awe. Some parts of Oregon were fortunate to experience that incredible two minutes of totality…
Tree houses go hand and hand with Oregon. As Oregon is one of the greenest states ever, you should expect a few tree houses to pop up. I've written about a few Oregon tree houses you…
Sunriver Oregon and the surrounding areas are a beautiful place to explore at any time of year, but as the evenings grow chilly and the leaves begin to change for fall, it's the perfect time to…
Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is…
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…
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…
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:…
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 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…
