Adventures

Pedal Through The Valley Or Enjoy Brunch On A Relaxing Santiam Excursion Train Ride

Date Night On A Willamette Valley Train Ride? Yes Please. If you’ve ever driven through the Willamette Valley and caught yourself staring a little too long at the railroad tracks, wondering where they go and what they’ve seen, Santiam Excursions is basically that daydream brought to life. Jonathan...

This Easy Boardwalk Trail Leads to Towering Ancient Giants Just Off the Beach

There’s something that happens when you stand next to a tree that has been alive longer than almost everything you know. It quiets you. Not in a dramatic, movie-montage way, but in a subtle, grounding way, like your body suddenly realizes how small it is and how lucky it is to be there at all....

After 57 Years of Vinyl, Portland’s Most Beloved Music Store Is Looking For A Buyer

For generations of Portlanders, Music Millennium hasn’t just been a place to buy records. It has been a classroom, a sanctuary, a launchpad, and a second home for anyone whose life tilted toward music the moment the needle hit vinyl. This week, longtime owner Terry Currier shared news on the Music...

The Legendary 50,000-Square-Foot Oregon Fabric Store Crafters Have Loved Since 1918

There’s a moment when you step inside Mill End Store when your eyes need a second to adjust. The space opens wider than expected, the ceiling lifts, and suddenly you’re surrounded by fabric in every direction. Rows stretch farther than your brain anticipates, color stacks on color, and it becomes...

There’s a Beach in Oregon You Can Only Reach by Walking Through a Cliff

There’s something deeply compelling about a beach you have to earn. And on the Oregon Coast, few places capture that feeling quite like Tunnel Beach. Though it’s no longer a total secret, Tunnel Beach still feels like one. Reaching it requires stepping away from the open shoreline, ducking into a...
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours: What’s Open in Oregon?

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours: What’s Open in Oregon?

If you’re making a last-minute run for holiday groceries or still searching for a few gifts, time is running short. Many major grocery and retail stores in Oregon are operating on reduced hours for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Most grocery stores...

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

Oregon’s reputation as a culinary hotspot just reached a new level. Known for its farm-to-table dining, award-winning wines, and exceptional craft breweries, the state has added another accolade to its impressive résumé: the home of the world’s best cheddar cheese. At...

Murder Charges Filed Against Husband of Missing Oregon Hiker

Murder Charges Filed Against Husband of Missing Oregon Hiker

The disappearance of Susan "Phoenix" Lane-Fournier, a 61-year-old woman from Welches, Oregon, has taken a tragic and shocking turn. Nearly a month after filing for divorce, her husband, 71-year-old Michel Fournier, has been arrested and charged with her murder. On...

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