Most Oregonians know the name of at least one volcano in our state: Mt. Hood, Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake National Park), or perhaps Newberry Volcano in Bend. One nearby you may not have heard about is Axial Seamount, a huge underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of...
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Oregon Is Home To The World’s First Dog Tap House And It’s Awesome!
In general Oregonians love nature, coffee, wine, craft beer, and pets. We recently wrote about a Portland Cat Cafe and this week we want to show off another Oregon gem: the world's first dog tap house, a place with good food, craft beer, and adorable dogs that need...
Winter Storms On Southern Oregon’s Coast Are Oregon’s Best Drama
When the holidays are over that means storm watching season is upon us. If you're looking for excitement and adventure this winter, you'll want to head to Oregon's adventure coast just a few hours from Portland to watch massive waves that can reach up to 300 feet...
Oregon Used To Celebrate Thanksgiving Twice – Here’s Why
Remember that time Oregon celebrated Thanksgiving twice? Or how about that other time when we did it again? For a short time Oregon was the undeniable Thanksgiving capital of the US. A Dispute Between A Governor And The President In 1893 and 1894, Oregon held...
Cuddle With Kitties at Purrington’s Cat Lounge in Portland
If you're looking for an overdose of cute and cuddly, Purrington's Cat Lounge in Portland Oregon has you covered. You can sit down with a cup of good coffee and enjoy some time with cute, adorable, adoptable cats at Portland's first cat cafe! Purrington's - A Cafe...
This Art Studio in Oregon Throws Epic Paint Hurling Parties, And You’re Invited
Albany Oregon is home to one of the most unique art studios in the US. Splatter Box is the one and only paint throwing studio currently in existence, and it should be on your Oregon bucket list! Creativity Unleashed Your trip to Splatter Box is meant to break all...
18 Historical Photos of Oregon That Will Transport You Back in Time
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So many trees were cut down in Portland's early days that it came to...
A Look Inside A Massive Southern Oregon Hemp Harvest
As an Oregonian you may have seen hemp crops sprouting up around the state recently, but you may not know that Southern Oregon is home to the largest crop of hemp in the world harvested for something called CBG. Growing in the shadow of Table Rock in Central Point...
Your Guide to Awesome Bend, Oregon Vacation Rentals
Looking for a special place to plan the perfect vacation in Bend with family and friends? You might consider Sunriver, one of the most popular places for Bend, Oregon vacation rentals. These four Sunriver vacation rentals are close enough to Bend and make for the...
Take The Magical Candy Cane Express Along The Oregon Coast
Scenic views along the coast while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with Santa, and a ride on a wildly awesome steam engine? Yes please! The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is ready to take you on a Christmas adventure this year and it's going to be amazing!...
The Peerless Hotel Is One Of the Most Unique Stays In Oregon
If you're looking for a hauntingly beautiful place to stay this fall in Southern Oregon, The Peerless Hotel is the place to be. This once abandoned building built in 1900 was restored in the 1990's and turned into one of the classiest boutique hotels in Oregon, and...
This Fall Go On A Quirky Donut And Coffee Tour In PDX
Portland Oregon isn't just one of the quirkiest places on the West Coast, it's the coffee and donut capital of the world. If you love good coffee and amazing donuts, fall is one of the best times to try all that Portland has to offer because of the amazing fall...