Adventures

Are You Afraid of the Dark? This Oregon Retreat Locks You in Total Darkness. For Days. On Purpose.

Somewhere in Southern Oregon, tucked away near the Cascade–Siskiyou Wilderness, not far from Klamath Falls, there’s a place where the lights don’t just go out: they never come on. No windows.No screens.No glow from your phone.Not even the faint outline of your own hand. This is Sky Cave Dark...

Apparently Portland Has Decided Its Christmas Tree Is No Longer a Christmas Tree

Portland’s long-running holiday tradition took on a noticeably different tone this year after city officials avoided using the phrase “Christmas tree” during the 41st annual lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, referring to it only as “the tree.” The shift—reflected in the event’s...

Sweet Creek Trail Impacted by Boardwalk Damage; Northern Access Closed

The Homestead Trailhead, which provides access to the northern portion of the popular Sweet Creek Trail (#1319), has been closed until further notice after significant boardwalk damage was discovered. The update was announced in a social media post from the Siuslaw National Forest, which urged...

Live Humpback Whale Becomes Stranded Near Yachats, Drawing Overnight Crowd to Oregon Coast

A late-night scene unfolded along the shoreline near Yachats as word spread across social media that a live humpback whale had washed ashore Wednesday night. By the early hours of Nov. 16, dozens of people had made their way to the beach hoping to help the struggling animal. The whale appeared to...

This Oregon Trail Ends At A Historic Fire Lookout With Absolutely Breathtaking Views

This epic Central Oregon hike is steeped in Indigenous lore, packed with wildflowers, and opens up to unforgettable vistas of the surrounding peaks.

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