When people think of Oregon they tend to think of lush green forests filled with ferns, long weeks of rain in the winter, and perhaps of Oregon's abundance of stunning waterfalls. What you might not have known is that two thirds of Oregon has a completely different...
From humble beginnings in 1890s New Jersey and contracting polio at age 7 (which left her with a lifelong limp), Dorothea Lange went on to become one of the most prolific photojournalists of her era. At the time she graduated high school, Lange had never even owned or...
Oregon is home to a host of magnificent museums, including OMSI, The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, the High Desert Museum, and the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Sometimes the best museums are the quirky lesser known ones that make people wonder, how did I not know...
If you love video games such as Assassins Creed, Overwatch, or World of Warcraft, there's a symphony coming that's just for you! On February 1st, 2020 the Oregon Symphony will be preforming Game On! with music from 14 blockbuster video games. This concert combines...
Clear Lake in Oregon is a scenic destination that boasts stunning natural beauty and a fascinating geological history. Some people refer to Clear Lake as the "Bass Capital of the West." This stunning body of water is the result of a volcanic eruption that occurred...
Oregonians have a thing for the outdoors and adventure. We love to hike, fish, camp, and do activities that get our heart rate up, such as rock climbing or flying through the trees on a zip line. Camp Dakota in Scotts Mills Oregon not far from Salem is an all-in-one...
Mistaken identity? Long lost family? I love a good mystery, and all things Kennedy-related still seem to fascinate even 60-years later. The original attention-grabber from this post in the Forgotten Oregon facebook group was JFK himself. Charming as usual with a...
Oregon is filled with stunning landscapes and creative people who build incredible vacation rentals that capitalize on those views. Here are 14 rentals in Oregon with jaw dropping views of our beautiful state. 1. The Hideaway At Hidden Lake Ranch This vacation rental...
The Chinese New Year celebration is almost here! An awesome way to broaden your cultural understanding of the Chinese New Year is attending one these fun Oregon events! This Chinese New Year will be celebrating the year of the rat. Events At The Lan Su Chinese Garden...
As the sun rises over another day on the trail, it's just you and nature. There are no crowds on the rugged and scenic Oregon Desert Trail. In fact, this 750 mile route located on public lands is meant to bring you solitude as you explore Oregon's spectacular high...
With a new year comes new opportunities for adventure. Here are five adrenaline pumping adventures for Oregon's thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies to get your heart pounding. 1. Bungee Jumping In Bend Oregon This Bend Oregon company will help you take a 250 foot...
Stunning views of the Crooked River? Check. A short scenic drive from Bend Oregon? Check. Heart stopping, adrenaline pumping, once in a lifetime adventure? Oh yeah. Central Oregon Bungee Adventures offers one of the best bungee jumping experiences on earth, and if...