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Oregon Rolling Out New Adorable Bee License Plates To Support Pollinators
Farmers grow a lot of different crops across our beautiful state: from grapes and sweet cherries, to coastal cranberries, red clover, pears, lavender, and more. None of these crops would flourish without bees however. Bees are…
The Watzek House Made Way For Modern Pacific Northwest Style
One of Oregon's 17 National Landmarks sits in the southwest hills above Portland and is credited with paving the path for the unique modern architectural style of the Pacific Northwest. The Watzek House was finished in…
Stay Overnight at This Fairytale Castle in Oregon
People may not realize there's a castle in Southwest Portland Oregon, looming up over the landscape like one might expect from a fairytale. The stone castle home is beautiful on the outside and luxurious on the…
Take a Virtual Tour Through This Famous Japanese Garden in Oregon
Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon
As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises.…
10 Unique Places to Stay in Oregon You Will Love
If you're looking for somewhere different to sleep in Oregon for a little vacation, we put together a list of unique places to stay in Oregon. From hobbit homes to treehouses, we are sure you will…
The ‘Desert Rain House’ in Bend is one of the greenest homes in the world
Everything from the old stone salvaged from old foundations used in concrete for patios to the solar panels powering this beautifully crafted house makes it a strong contender for the world's greenest home. It's known as the…