There are certain seasonal openings in Oregon that feel bigger than a gate swinging out of the way. They feel like an invitation. High in the remote southeastern corner of the state, the Steens Mountain Loop Road has reopened for the 2026 summer season, once again...
There are a few Oregon adventures that sound good on paper, and then there are the ones that make you feel like you just got dropped into a summer movie. Our recent ride down the Rogue River with Hellgate Jetboat Excursions in Grants Pass was absolutely that second...
There are certain places in Oregon that become part of your family's story. Not because they're famous. Not because they're trendy. But because they were simply there, year after year, waiting for you on the journey. For me, the Elderberry Inn is one of those places....
If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the high desert around Prineville, the obsession runs deep. Every year,...
If you’re looking for the kind of fall road trip that feels like getting into Doc Browns DeLorean for your very own Back To The Future III, Oregon’s Elkhorn Scenic Byway is it. This 106-mile loop out of Baker City winds through old mining towns, alpine lakes, and...
Many of us head to our local farmers market or grocery store for fresh fruit, and there are a lucky few of us who get to grow fruit in our own gardens. Many have never had the experience of getting to go out and pick their own apples, pears, peaches or cherries...
As I sit down to reflect on our recent weekend getaway, I'm enveloped by a sense of warmth and nostalgia that only a truly magical place can inspire. Picture for a moment the most peaceful and welcoming embrace you've ever experienced in your life, then up that...
In October 2023, the skies will present a celestial show like no other—the annular solar eclipse. For those viewing this incredible "ring of fire" in Oregon, there are several prime locations to witness this astronomical wonder. But first, let's dive into truly...
Prairie City sounds like the name of a town straight out of Laura Ingalls Wilder novel. But few may know it’s a town right here in Oregon, just East of John Day. Situated on the edge of a grassland and surrounded by the Strawberry Mountain wilderness, the beauty of...
Nestled along the busy yet remote hwy 58, is the small old logging town of Oakridge Oregon. Most people see this small community just passing through from one place to the next, stopping in for a quick gas fill up or bite to eat before continuing on their journey. Of...
One of the countless perks of residing in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Yachats, Oregon, is the continuous availability of fresh seafood. As Oregonians, we are fortunate to admire the splendor of the Pacific while savoring the delicious food it provides. If...
When it comes to tasty milkshakes, that's one of those things people tend to take pretty seriously. You can't claim to be the best, that is unless you have the reviews to back it up, and at Sno Cap in Sisters, Oregon, they actually do. Locals and patrons near and far...