Ponytail Falls Hike In The Gorge: An Unofficial Guide
If you are looking to get out for a nice easy winter hike, you'll surely want to check out Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge right now. The trail begins at one of the most…
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Oregon’s Most Recently Discovered Waterfall Is Incredible
There aren't a lot of places on Earth that haven't been discovered, but this waterfall here in Oregon proves you should never stop exploring. This secret canyon in Oregon has been dubbed as Valhalla, after the…
Your Guide To The Best Oregon Hot Springs To Soak In For Relaxation
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent…
The Iron Gate Trail Leads To One Of The Creepiest Places Ever
There's this invisible line that separates the beautiful state of Oregon from the rest of the beautiful northwest, the gorgeous state of Washington. It's not that I don't have enough places to write about in Oregon,…
Terradrop: An Awesome Teardrop Trailer Made in Oregon
Recently I had the opportunity to check out the sexiest teardrop trailer I've seen on the market, and it happens to have been started right here in my hometown, Eugene, Oregon. Jon and Sawyer Christianson founded…
Silver Falls State Park Waterfalls: Trail of Ten Falls Guide
Silver Falls State Park near Silverton is Oregon’s largest state park and one of the Pacific Northwest’s great waterfall destinations. The Trail of Ten Falls winds through a rainforest canyon past ten named waterfalls, including four…
McCredie Hot Springs Near Oakridge, Oregon
Current McCredie planning note McCredie is a short day-use stop, not a camp base. The Forest Service lists it open sunrise to sunset, with no overnight camping, a vault toilet, no potable water, no trash service,…
Hug Point on the Oregon Coast: The Only Guide You’ll Need
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to outdoor adventure. This hidden gem, just a stone's throw away from Cannon Beach, boasts not only…
12 Impressive Bridges in Oregon You Will Love
From expansive steel structures spanning large rivers and canyons, to gorgeous historic covered bridges, you have to see these 12 impressive Oregon structures. Astoria–Megler Bridge The Astoria–Megler Bridge (pictured above) is a steel cantilever through truss…
Hobbit Trail Oregon: Beach & Heceta Head Hiking Guide
Updated August 2026: The Hobbit Trail is a short, mossy Oregon Coast path north of Florence that descends through Sitka spruce and rhododendrons to Hobbit Beach. The official 2026 park map lists the beach-access segment at…
Abiqua Falls: Oregon’s Hidden Gem of Natural Beauty
When you first learn about and begin researching Abiqua Falls, you'll find countless photos of nature addicts hiking into this serene and somewhat hidden spot in the Santiam State Forest. It’s actually part of the same…
The Legend of Oregon’s Crystal Cave: Is it real?
There's nothing that fascinates me more than America's incredible history — especially in the state of Oregon, the place I've called home since birth. I came across an article tonight that I just couldn't resist writing…