This cozy little store is filled to the brim with charm, and sits just a minute down the road from the historic Grave Creek covered bridge. Tucked away in the charming community of Sunny Valley, Oregon, the Covered Bridge Country Store is a delightful stop that feels...
Oregon Caves isn’t just about underground adventures in the famed “Marble Halls of Oregon.” Now it's also a haven for experiencing the magic of an unspoiled night sky—a rarity in today’s light-polluted world. Tucked away in the rugged Siskiyou Mountains, Oregon Caves...
Hit by a truck, re-built, given a roof and then raised up to avoid a flood, the Lowell Covered Bridge in Oregon has stood the test of time and is a great spot to visit today. Tucked away in the scenic Cascade Mountains 18 minutes southeast of Eugene, the Lowell...
Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction. When most people think of Tillamook, they’re drawn right to the...
He was all set to drive to California to inherit a million dollar estate. He called a friend the night before his drive to let them know he was coming. The next morning, he had vanished without a trace. Glenn Pennie was all set for a trip to California to settle his...
Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world. Warring mountains, earthquakes, and inland...
900 caves, pretty wildflowers, stunning vistas, and oh yeah, did we mention that it's not far from the Oregon-California border? A year pass gets you in here and at Crater Lake National Park! Hey, what's the big deal? You're an Oregon travel blog, so why the heck are...
Ready to learn, laugh, and feast? This is a food adventure, and at the end of the night, you may find it hard to leave. Just 20 minutes south of Portland, The Kitchen at Middleground Farms offers a one-of-a-kind cooking and dining experience. Set on 17 acres of pretty...
I can't tell you how much I love Oregon's high desert. I grew up in the lush greenery of the Willamette Valley, and while I love that too, there's something special about our state's gorgeous high desert area. Two thirds of our state is high desert, and features...
Mount Adams, one of the largest volcanoes in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, has historically been considered a quiet volcano. However, in September 2024, Mount Adams, known by some Native American tribes as Pahto or Klickitat, experienced a series of six...
If you're heading east from Burns and love Native American art as much as I do, then make sure to take a detour to Oard’s Museum And Gallery in Buchanan. Found at the northern end of the Harney Basin, this hidden gem is more than just a roadside stop, it's a treasure...
Who's ready for spooky season? The Spirit of Halloweentown will be back in full swing this October, turning St. Helens, Oregon into a month-long Halloween extravaganza. While the beloved Halloween parade won’t be part of the festivities this year, there’s still plenty...