People flock to the Oregon coast in the warmer months but often stay home in the winter, preferring to curl up with a good book instead of being outdoors. The Oregon coast is just as magical in the winter as it is in the summer though. Here are five reasons you should...
Beautiful and treacherous, scenic, and well worth the trip, Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon coast is a stunning place to add to your bucket list. From fishing to sandboarding, whale watching to hang gliding, the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area has something for everyone....
Summer is more than just a season, it's an experience, and your summer won't be complete without a trip to Wings And Waves Waterpark in McMinnville Oregon. This one of a kind waterpark in the scenic Willamette Valley is well worth the trip and the memories. Splashdown...
The Best Beaches on the Oregon Coast From the mouth of the Columbia River on the Pacific Ocean, on down through Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, the Oregon Dunes, Heceta Head Lighthouse, and the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, these are the best...
Central Oregon's Painted Hills is one of those awe-inspiring things you have to see in person. Photos simply aren't enough to convey how impressive this prehistoric landscape is. Many Oregonians have never been to the Painted Hills or don't realize...
Nestled amidst the stunning Oregon Coast lies a hidden gem that has left me in awe every time I've visited. Just an hour's drive west of Eugene, 10 miles south of Mapleton, and a short distance east of Florence, the Sweet Creek Falls trail in the Siuslaw National...
If you are looking for an Oregon waterfall hike that you can take the whole family on, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon is known as Toketee Falls and it's calling your name this weekend. Aptly named, Toketee is the Chinook word for “graceful” Toketee...
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, it's just there are some places in Washington that...
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile loop through gold booms, ghost towns and the enchanting natural beauty of the Elkhorn Mountains. The fall foliage starting here around October is absolutely gorgeous and is known to be one of the most beautiful drives you can...
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 bridge...
Heyyy you guys! Avast ye and listen up, for I have a tale to tell ye about the Goonies filming locations. Have ye ever wondered where Mikey, Data, Chunk, Mouth, and Sloth embarked on their booty-busting adventure? Well, shiver me timbers and hoist the Jolly Roger,...
Highway 101 is a beautiful, winding highway that leads you through quaint coastal towns and past spectacular views on the Oregon Coast. Believe it or not, the attractions along the way are almost as captivating as the drive itself! If you're looking for the best...