Want to make camping a little more interesting this year? Then you'll be sure to want to check out Camp Dakota offering family and group camping in a beautiful forest nestled in the Cascade foothills. Honestly, I don't know of any other place to camp that's quite as...
Did you know in 1993 Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to include yurts as a camping option? I think it's a fair statement to say Oregon put yurts on the map. According to Nation’s Business, yurts are “the biggest money maker to hit Oregon State Parks since...
It's known as Beckie’s Café, on Oregon Route 62, and some travelers head to Crater Lake National Park as an excuse just to drop in at Beckie's Cafe for a piece of Beckie's mouthwatering, world-famous homemade pie. Ed Beckelhymer, nicknamed “Beckie,” was an auto...
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...
The Breitenbush Hot Springs is a retreat that is sure to please anyone who's looking to get away for the weekend in Oregon. This retreat is located within the boundaries of a 150+ acre wildlife sanctuary in the beautiful Willamette National and offers much more than...
There is no shortage of interesting and unique places to sleep overnight in Oregon, and you may want to add The Vintages Trailer Resort to your bucket list. I was actually flipping through an Oregon magazine, 1859, when I came across this ad that grabbed my...
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...
With summer here there's no better time to strip naked and burn your junk. Just kidding, don't do that. If you're in Oregon, and you just love being in your birthday suit in public, well you're in the right spot. Organized in the early 20th century, the first nudists...
Today I wanted to share one of the most peaceful and relaxing places I recently had the pleasure of staying in Oregon, known as Crystal Crane Hot Springs. This is where we spent our first night on our 900-mile road trip to southeast Oregon. Crystal Crane Hot Springs...
Where you can find the Hot Lake Hotel The Hot Lake Hotel in Union City is about 10 miles from La Grande, and may be one of the most mysterious and fascinating places I've read about in Oregon. You will read this hotel was first "discovered" August 7th of 1812 by...
One of the unique recreation experiences you can have in the Beaver State is the opportunity to rent some of our historic fire lookout rentals in Oregon. These towers can make the perfect weekend getaway with a 360-degree view of Oregon's beauty. These lookouts are...
Mt. Hood is one of the most sought-after places to visit in Oregon, no matter what the season. We have put together some Mt. Hood cabins for rent to help you get started if you are looking for a nice getaway. The winter months boast incredible skiing and snowboarding,...