At first glance, it almost looks like a photograph taken by someone who never made it home. A red hatchback, mid-1970s Ford Pinto Runabout sits motionless on a lonely dirt road deep in the forests surrounding Mount St. Helens. A black dirt bike is strapped to the back...
Amazon has announced a partnership with Energy Northwest and X-energy to build four new nuclear reactors near Richland, Washington, aiming to power its growing AI models. This project will rely on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a modern nuclear technology considered...
900 caves, pretty wildflowers, stunning vistas, and oh yeah, did we mention that it's not far from the Oregon-California border? A year pass gets you in here and at Crater Lake National Park! Hey, what's the big deal? You're an Oregon travel blog, so why the heck are...
If Oregon's 2017 total solar eclipse is any indication, travel to the eastern side of the U.S. to view April 2024's redux is going to be crazy. Quaint towns and remote areas across the U.S. are gearing up for an influx of eclipse enthusiasts eager to witness the awe...
On Nov. 30, 2023, a young humpback whale, approximately two years old and now identified with the number CRC-20899, was seen breaching near Seattle's iconic Space Needle. This event, captured in photographs by Jeff Hogan of the Soundwatch Boater Education Program,...
When the word "Stonehenge" is spoken, an image instantly comes to mind: the prehistoric circle of massive stones standing sentinel on the Salisbury Plain of England, shrouded in mystery and ancient lore. But what if I told you that thousands of miles away, just across...
As the golden rays of dawn kiss the Columbia River Gorge, there lies a treasure tucked into Washington State’s undulating landscapes: the Maryhill Museum of Art. This majestic edifice doesn't just serve as a repository for art; it's a testament to the vision of its...
Nestled on the majestic slopes of Washington State, Maryhill Winery is an emblem of the Pacific Northwest's wine prowess. Conveniently located just across the Columbia River from Oregon, this winery offers not just exquisite sips, but an experience that echoes the...
While Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" brilliantly captures the ethical dilemma surrounding nuclear weaponry, the film overlooks the ensuing devastation caused by Hanford's lethal nuclear byproducts. Hanford is, in fact, only given a movie-mention one time in the...
Fully funded on Indiegogo, the Oculis Lodge is expected to open in April of 2023 in the Cascade mountains of Washington. These stargazing domes will offer the opportunity to get out into nature 'glamping' style with all the luxuries of a hotel, including private...
Looking to get out into nature without having to pack a tent and a carful of supplies for camping? About 40 minutes East of Seattle, Washington sits a gorgeous treehouse cabin in stunning old growth forest. This cute cedar shake cabin offers up big views, and is the...
If there has not been enough heartbreaking news involving children, multiple sources are reporting on a 9-year-old girl who miraculously survived a cougar attack in Washington State. The attack occurred in Fruitland, Washington, when the young girl was camping and...