The Milepost 97 Fire south of Canyonville, which sources say was caused by a human, began on Wednesday night and as of 9:30 a.m. has grown to over 11,000 acres. With no expected containment date in sight, at this time the blaze is threatening 586 structures. According...
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Milepost 97 Fire near Canyonville swells to 1,650 acres, evacuations ordered
In what seems to be a regular occurrence in Oregon every summer now, the news is reporting yet another raging wildfire. The Milepost 97 Fire was originally reported around 10 p.m. Wednesday night burning about 750 acres of steep, rocky terrain southeast of Canyonville...
This Adorable Thrift Shop in Oregon is a Kitty Rescue Too
As my girlfriend and I love thrift shopping, we had grown tired of Goodwill and St. Vincent De Paul's increasing prices over recent times. In our search for something else in the Eugene area, we came across Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.). Right away this...
This Remote Oregon Tavern is Known for Their Mouthwatering Chicken
How on Earth did I not know about this place until recently? If you are headed to Central Oregon, there's a little local favorite known as Manley's Tavern where the mouthwatering chicken is a favorite with locals and campers alike, and absolutely worth dropping in...
The Summer Kite Festival on the Oregon Coast Happening This Weekend
One of the most fun events on the Oregon Coast is about to go down this weekend, and you won't want to miss it! The annual Summer Kite Festival goes for two days, starting tomorrow on June 22, 2019 and will run until the 23rd. This Lincoln City family vacation...
Five Awesome Summer Camps in 2019 for Kids in Oregon
As most Oregonians know, our state is replete with incredible outdoor and indoor activities for our kiddos. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and as parents you're probably already brainstorming fun things to do, with and without your littles in our season of...
Some Of The Highest Quality Hemp On Earth Is Being Grown In Southern Oregon By Hemptown USA
Hard work, great conditions and sheer tenacity has led Oregon-grown Hemptown USA to become the producer of some of the finest hemp products in the United States. Southern Oregon has a long history of growing hemp and marijuana that is famous the world-over, and now...
Oregon Could Be Moving To Permanent Daylight Savings Time
Oregon Lawmakers have voted on a measure to make daylight savings time permanent, which means Oregonians may no longer have to change their clocks twice yearly ("Spring ahead," "Fall behind"). A 37-20 Vote In a 37-20 vote, the Oregon House decided to make daylight...
Hike to Butte Creek Falls in Oregon
Update 4/29/19: We discovered yesterday on our hike to Butte Creek Falls, the original route to get here is now blocked off by Weyerhaeuser. You can still take Crooked Finger Road, although you are looking at an additional hike just over 2 miles down a gravel road...
Wolves Making An Incredible Comeback In Oregon
The efforts of the Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife (ODFW) to conserve the Oregon wolf population are finally paying off. The ODFW has been trying to conserve wolves in Oregon since they were placed on the Federal Endangered Species list in 1974 and the Oregon...
Oregon Man Stranded For 5 Days In Snow Eats Taco Sauce To Survive
36 year old Jeremy Taylor of Sunriver was reported missing on Sunday February 24th 2019. He was last seen at a gas station in Sunriver before he went missing for five days. The area has seen heavy snow in the past week, so it was concerning when Taylor and his dog...
Your Exquisite Oregon Wine And Waterfalls Day Trip Starts Here
Looking for a unique and fun day trip in Oregon? How about combining two of Oregon's most popular attractions? Exquisite waterfalls and some of the finest wine in the Beaver State make for an absolutely perfect day. Not only is Oregon known for beautiful countryside...