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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…
Fall is my favorite time of year. There's something about the crisp chill air, warm autumn colors, and getting cozy in a sweater that delights me. If you love fall as much as I do, or…
Brookings is a pretty little town on the Southern Oregon coast everyone should visit at least once. Boasting a gorgeous rugged coastline, 12 miles of scenic corridor with multiple viewpoints, and some of the warmest temperatures…
Prepare for a dose of the strange. Lincoln City's Fall Kite Festival will be making its way to D River State Recreation Site October 1-2. It's the kind of eccentric event that only Oregonians can muster,…
If you're into the relaxing sound of a river soothing you to sleep, cabins nestled between groves of aspens and ponderosa pines, and stunning views of the night sky, the Metolius River Resort is a must…
A Guadalupe fur seal pup was rescued after being found wrapped in debris on Salishan Beach near Lincoln City, Oregon. The rescue was a collaboration between the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium…
Short Sand Beach sits in Oswald West State Park between Manzanita and Cannon Beach, reached by a short forest walk from signed Highway 101 parking areas. The cove draws surfers, families and hikers, while seasonal Blumenthal…
In honor of the 36th anniversary of the release of Stand By Me, the yearly event is back and just days away. Said to be the biggest celebration yet, the Linn County Historical Museum and the…
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the…
