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After the passage of Ballot Measure 109 in 2020, Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms. It was an unprecedented act, and it was seen by many as a victory for the psychiatric field.…
Recently, the website MyDatingAdvisor.com "swept the country to find some of the coziest towns in America for a winter weekend escape". They were looking for criteria that would help vacationers beat the cold-weather blues with homey…
Stunning Christmas light displays, good food, time well spent with family and friends, and a little bit of holiday magic are waiting for you at the Silverton Christmas Market in Silverton Oregon. If you're not able…
Nestled between forested bluffs and the Siletz Bay, you'll find one of our favorite places to stay on the Oregon coast. Salishan Coastal Lodge is a tranquil retreat where you can feel one with the soulful…
We love visiting the Oregon coast in fall. Fall usually means bad weather on the coast, and that means less crowds at your favorite coastal restaurants, trailheads, and other coastal destinations. Here are our top four…
Autumn is especially beautiful in Oregon, and if you're looking for a relaxing place to eat and enjoy the vibrant colors, look no further than the Multnomah Falls Lodge. This beautiful historic lodge was built in…
From Oregon's oldest remaining covered bridge, to the widest covered bridge in the state, and the all around most gorgeous covered bridge Oregon has to offer, Oregon has 50 remaining covered bridges to visit. Fall is…
Have you ever seen a giant pumpkin and thought to yourself, that thing's so big I could just climb inside it? As it turns out people have been coming to Oregon since 2004 to climb inside…
This may top all the glass floats we have seen in Lincoln City. If this treasure hunt wasn't already fun enough, now Finders Keepers just upped their game with special glow-in-the-dark glass floats on Oregon beaches,…
Many Oregonians are adventurers at heart. We love hiking, exploring waterfalls, camping, and other activities that get us out into the heart of nature, or bring us closer together with others within these communities. One of…
If you're looking for an excuse to head to the Oregon Coast soon, you won't want to miss the Kite Festival in Lincoln City as we head into fall 2022. Held on the beach at the…
Bears are common in rural Oregon. We've all heard the rumors of unpleasant encounters during camping trips. We've seen their claw marks left on trees. We're aware that they're out there, even if we don't always…
