Sunstones are the official State Gemstone of Oregon. Recently when I was writing about Eastern Oregon's Fort Rock, it reminded me that if one is willing to venture a little deeper into the high-desert backcountry these beautiful crystals are free for the taking. Image...
If you're headed to the coast, Newport, Oregon may already be on your radar. If it's not, it probably should be! Beautiful beaches, a historic charming downtown, Nye Beach, breweries, unique shops, and mouthwatering seafood are only a few things that come to mind....
When you see it for the first time, you'll probably think, ‘this can't be Oregon, can it?' As your feet crunch across the dry playa it's like walking on an alien planet, not in a state known for lush green forests full of ferns and towering trees. Many...
You saw us announce the Lincoln City inaugural Opening Day earlier this month. As much as you wanted to go find yourself a beautiful float on the beach, sadly you just weren't able to fit it in with your busy schedule. But don't worry sad beach hunter, because Finders...
Fort Rock, Oregon is one of those things you actually have to see to believe. Photos do it no justice. Add to that the wealth of pre-history in the area and you have yourself one of the state's perfect road trip locations. Read on to find out why. So What is Fort...
Tide pools are one of my absolute favorite things about the Oregon Coast (right behind all the beachcombing). In fact, take me with you for a long walk on the beach and I'll be doing less walking and more crouching as I search for all the hidden treasures that the...
Around 60 miles west of Eugene you will find Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, with a population of around 8,900 at the time of writing this. Originally inhabited by the Siuslaw tribe of Native Americans, Florence is very...
Wallowa Lake is easily one of the most beautiful spots in the State of Oregon. Two Pleistocene-era glacial lateral moraines form the 3.7-mile long, 3/4 mile wide, 299-ft. deep ribbon lake's west and east shores. A terminal moraine—the end of the glaciers'...
The beloved event, Finders Keepers, is returning to Lincoln City, Oregon this weekend. From January 8th to 9th, 2022, it's your chance to try your luck at finding one of 100 gorgeous hand-blown glass floats on LC's seven miles of coastal beaches. The catch? There is...
Until 2017, the incomparable Oneonta Gorge on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge was accessible to the public and a much-beloved spot to visit during the hot summer months. The Eagle Creek Fire started by illegal fireworks on September 2 of that year changed...
Multnomah Falls is a popular and iconic destination in Oregon, attracting around 2.5 million visitors annually as Oregon's tallest waterfall. This popular attraction is located within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Multnomah Falls: The Jewel of the...
Mount Hood is an Oregon icon. It's one of the top destinations in northwest Oregon for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, and one of the best spots in Oregon for mountain biking and hiking in warm months. People enjoy visiting the many lakes on Mt Hood,...