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. But how bad is Lyme disease, and what are your chances of picking...
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Brit Music Arts Festival Attracts Thousands Every Year
Imagine sitting on the grass on a cool summer evening with friends and family in a relaxing atmosphere as the sweet sounds of jazz roll through the air around you. Maybe jazz isn't your thing and you prefer rock, blues, classical music, bluegrass, pop, folk or country...
The Largest Bookstore on the Oregon Coast Features More Than Just Books
Gold Beach Books is so much more than a bookstore. It's true that they have 75,000 new and used books and that they're the largest bookstore on the Oregon Coast, but they also feature art, live entertainment, and delicious coffee creations. This is one of those...
Nectar Creek Offers Hand Crafted Mead Experience Unlike Any Other
According to Brewbound, 2 Towns Ciderhouse announced that they are excited to welcome the newly acquired Nectar Creek Meadery to the Forbidden Fruit LLC. craft alcohol family. Nectar Creek, who shut their doors in October 2019, is known for its award-winning and...
Buoy Beer is a Vibrant Glass-Bottomed Brewery in Astoria
With incredible food and beer that captures the spirit of Astoria, this special Oregon brewery on the water is a place where culture and community meet. It takes an incredible vision to come up with a place like this. Buoy Beer offers a chance to sip and dine in a...
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 find something to like. If you have gone or plan on checking one of...
15 Awe-Inspiring Solar Eclipse Pictures Captured in Oregon
So the big day finally came and went. All these months of hype, leading up to Aug. 21, 2017, where the solar eclipse began in Oregon. Here are some of the most incredible solar eclipse pictures we could find capturing the amazing moment! I've never seen so many...
There’s A Rare Total Solar Eclipse Happening This Summer in Oregon
This may be the most exciting thing happening in Oregon for summer of 2017. There is an extremely rare eclipse that will be passing over the Beaver State, and it's truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. The last time a total eclipse passed over the Northwest was...
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 Desert Rain House, and it's right here in...
This Treehouse Paradise is The Perfect Oregon Getaway
If you are looking for the perfect getaway in Oregon, make sure and take a trip to Southern Oregon and visit one of the most interesting places you can stay. Located at Cave Junction, a small town near the California-Oregon border in the Redwood Forest, Vertical...
Terradrop: An Awesome Teardrop Trailer Made in Oregon
Recently I had the opportunity to check out the sexiest teardrop trailer I've seen on the market, and it happens to have been started right here in my hometown, Eugene, Oregon. Jon and Sawyer Christianson founded the company Oregon Trail'R, and set out to make a...
Rent This Hobbit Hole for the Most Magical Northwest Vacation Ever
When you need to escape the noise and the daily grind, it may be time to escape to The Shire. Yes, I'm being serious, The Shire is calling your name. This magical place is just up the Columbia River Gorge mountainside, and you can take a cozy vacation in a Hobbit...