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If you haven't stayed at SCP Redmond yet, then you don't know what you're missing. SCP Redmond is one of our favorite hotels, and it's reopening on Friday, May 15th, 2020 with enhanced cleaning protocols in…
Bend Oregon has a lot to offer visitors, especially those looking to get outdoors. For those visiting and looking for someplace close to get out and experience the beauty of central Oregon, Shevlin Park is the…
The waters are mesmerizing, and as you stare out at this vast lake the landscape seems surreal. How can something this beautiful, this serene, this deep be right in our back yard? Crater Lake draws people…
Oregon has so many magnificent waterways and lakes to get out and explore that it would be hard to get to them all (but we can try). One great way to experience mellow lakes and rivers…
Apple pie, apple fritters, and an essential addition to school lunchboxes, apples are a staple to the American diet and a childhood favorite for many. What you may not know is that North America used to…
In 1843, our Oregon pioneer forefathers gathered in a series of meetings that would unite them to a common purpose while ultimately causing the extinction of the indigenous Gray Wolf from our state lands. Wolves were…
Many have heard about the Oregon Caves near Cave Junction Oregon, but not many know the intriguing tale about their discovery. The story starts on a hunting trip in 1874 with Elijah Davidson and his faithful…
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at…
Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has…
Oregon has incredible rivers and creeks to get out and explore. We thought we'd share some of our favorites with you so you can explore them through photos and start planning your warm weather Oregon adventures.…
If you're looking for a family friendly adventure when the weather warms up, hunting for Oregon's state rock is a great place to start. You can dig up your own beautiful thundereggs at a mine in…
Nature is a vital part of many people's lives, which makes it difficult when stuck inside because of bad weather, social distancing, or just because you've been too busy to get out. We've compiled some of…
