There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise of the world. And then you realize...
If you’ve ever driven through north-central Oregon and thought, there’s gotta be something out there, you’re right… there is. And it might just be one of the most underrated places in the entire state. Cottonwood Canyon State Park doesn’t try to grab your attention...
There’s a certain kind of magic you don’t expect to find in the high desert. Out past the sagebrush and open skies of Central Oregon, where the landscape feels rugged and timeless, there’s a place that quietly surprises you. It doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t...
There aren’t many places in the United States where you can watch a giraffe stroll past your windshield or hear a lion roar just a few yards away from your car. But in Southern Oregon, that experience is surprisingly real. Damara Zebra roam the grassy hills of...
There’s something quietly magical about hearing the soft clang of a trolley bell echo along Astoria’s waterfront. It feels like the sound of another era rolling gently back to life. Along the edge of the Columbia River, a beautifully restored trolley glides down the...
When the sun finally starts peeking through the clouds and Oregon’s forests burst back to life in spring, there’s no better excuse to get outside and try something a little adventurous. And just a short drive from Portland, tucked into the beautiful forest near Hagg...
If you love antiques, shopping, and exploring for unique items and vintage clothing, Astoria, Oregon has a wealth of antique shops that are calling your name. Antiquing isn't always about finding old things that are valuable. Often it's about finding that one funky...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In what officials are calling a deeply troubling development, a 34 year old Portland resident has been placed on a community watchlist after failing to attend, organize, or aggressively livestream a single protest this week. According to neighbors,...
Oregon has stunning scenery and breathtaking views to spare, but most people never get to take in the views from the top of a mountain. As Oregonians we love to hike, but many aren't up for hiking steep trails or climbing Oregon's tallest peaks. Enter the Wallowa Lake...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms that impacted the state in mid-December. According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, storms between Dec....
It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since Danielle and I pulled off Highway 78 and into the quiet stillness of southeastern Oregon. Back in 2016, we began a 900-mile road trip and spent our first night at Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I remember stepping out of the...
There’s a certain kind of place you don’t expect much from. It smells faintly of saltwater and bait. The parking lot has trucks with crab pots in the back. Someone is walking out with a bag of tackle in one hand and a to-go box in the other. And somehow, that’s...