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If you grew up yelling “Goonies never say die!” or dreaming of treasure maps hidden in old attics, this one’s for you. LEGO has officially unveiled LEGO Ideas The Goonies (Set #21363), a massive, nostalgia-packed tribute…
After more than a decade of exploring every hidden corner of Oregon for That Oregon Life, we can confidently say that Brookings, Oregon is one of the state’s best-kept fall secrets. When November rolls in and…
Beneath the streets and sidewalks of Astoria lies a secret world few visitors ever see — a dimly lit labyrinth of tunnels, artifacts, and stories from Oregon’s oldest coastal city. Astoria Underground Tour / Trip Advisor…
Ever wonder what it’s like when the ocean decides to reclaim a bit more of Oregon? Picture driving through Depoe Bay, the waves surging high enough to cross the highway, sending seawater streaming past businesses and…
As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with a trip to Bauman’s Farm & Garden in Gervais, Oregon. Known for its…
PORTLAND, OR — With 166 Oregon National Guard members preparing to deploy to Portland next week, locals have already begun squabbling over who will earn the honor of being the first to spray-paint “ACAB” on the…
Updated September 27, 2026. Festival details checked against Red Berry Barn’s official website. Red Berry Barn in Sherwood is a stop for apple cider donuts, homemade pies, and a fall afternoon on the farm. The 2026…
If autumn makes you crave crisp air, golden leaves, and the smell of hot cider, then Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville, Oregon, is about to become one of your family’s favorite traditions. This family-run farm is…
Updated September 29, 2026, with current season details. Picking out a pumpkin is only part of the fun at Yesteryear Farms in Wilsonville. There’s a country store to browse, Friday movie nights in the patch, and…
Windswept cliffs, forested ridges, and haunting ocean views are hallmarks of the Oregon coast. Experience four coastal hikes in Oregon that stir the soul and linger in memory long after the trail fades.
Portland has never shied away from the weird, but The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium takes that reputation to new, delightfully bizarre heights.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Declaring that Portland had “become a total disaster, maybe the worst in history,” President Donald Trump announced Friday that all official U.S. maps will be updated to replace the name Portland with the…
