Pioneer Courthouse Square is sometimes called 'Portland's Living Room'. It's a great place to relax, hang out, or meet up in downtown Portland. Pioneer Square has been a popular place to host events such as holiday ale festivals, concerts, education exhibitions, and...
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This Abandoned House on the Oregon Coast Has a Haunting History
Hoarders, hauntings, decay, an attack with a hatchet, and a stabbing. These are things associated with the former home of Harry Sherman Flavel, also known as Hatchet Harry. The tale that unfolded in the long-abandoned house on 15th and Franklin Avenue in Astoria...
All Aboard! Stunning Fall Foliage Oregon Train Rides Departing Soon
There's nothing more beautiful than autumn, especially in Oregon. For a lot of us, it's our favorite time of the year as the holidays approach. Football games, the change in the air, the crisp mornings and the shorter days are just a few things we love about the new...
12 Of The Best Breakfast Houses In Oregon With Maps & Directions
If you're looking for the best homestyle breakfast houses in Oregon, you've come to the right place. We can all agree that waking up to a delicious plate of authentic homestyle comfort food made with love is a great way to start the day. We've got a lineup of some of...
The Legend of a Mysterious Treasure Chest Buried on the Oregon Coast
The Goonies became local heroes when they risked it all to find a legendary buried treasure and save their foster home. But was the treasure merely a Hollywood invention? While stories about buried treasures are almost never true, there's one that could actually be...
Strange blue jellyfish-like creatures wash ashore the Oregon coast
Well there's something you don't see every day on the Oregon coast, and damn are they pretty. They kinda remind you off jellyfish, but very blue obviously. For several weeks now they have been washing ashore, and word has it we will see more this spring on the Oregon...
Tunnel 13 in Oregon Has a Dark History, And It’s Calling Your Name
It's known as the Siskiyou Station, and the history here is incredible — this is where the last train robbery known in the United States happened. On a dark and stormy night on October 11, 1923, Twins Ray and Roy D’Autremont were 23 years old when they were joined by...
These Rare Oregon Horses Only Existed in the Late 19th Century
As an Oregon native, it's beyond me how I have never heard of the story of the Oregon Wonder Horses until now. This rare breed of horse goes clear back to the 1880's, and the story is almost as mythical as a unicorn. They might remind you of My Little Ponies with the...
The Story Of Oregon’s Ghost Town That Fell Into The Sea
Between Tillamook Bay and the sea there’s a narrow, sandy peninsula where, 100 years ago, a town stood. Not just any town – one of the biggest ones on the Oregon Coast. With a municipal swimming hall full of warm saltwater and a surf generator. The reason it’s gone...
15 Amazing Photos of Oregonians During The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic collapse that took place during the 1930s, and Oregon was no different than anywhere else drastically affected by this hard point in history. These incredible images give us a glimpse into another time, a time that...
Your Guide To The Best Oregon Hot Springs To Soak In For Relaxation
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent trip to Bagby Hot Springs I wanted to share all of the known Oregon hot springs...
The Legend of Oregon’s Crystal Cave: Is it real?
There's nothing that fascinates me more than America's incredible history — especially in the state of Oregon, the place I've called home since birth. I came across an article tonight that I just couldn't resist writing about. It's the story of a crystal cave, that...