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On your next trip down Highway 58 in the Oregon Cascades, consider stopping in at Stewart's 58 Drive-In for a mouth watering burger, a fresh crisp salad, or a delicious coffee or desert. Stewart's Drive-In has…
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a beautiful place to visit in central Oregon. For the one-mile interpretive route, coordinates, and current Forest Service information, see our Big Obsidian Flow Trail planning guide. This monument has…
As the leaves begin to change and drift down, autumn is upon us again in the Pacific Northwest. Now is the best time to throw on your best hiking gear and hit the trails to capture…
If you're looking for the perfect getaway this weekend in Oregon, Look no further. Head over with us to Bend, Oregon, where this unique, futuristic dome house off Century Drive is nestled next to hiking trails…
Fall is my favorite time of year. There's something about chilly mornings, hoodies, bonfires, pumpkins and fall leaves that makes me delighted. Oregon's a wonderful place to get out and explore in the fall because of…
You Can Still Stay Here, If You Dare At the Dawson House Lodge in Chemult, a real 1929 Oregon roadside lodge, guests have shared strange stories for decades. Some describe footsteps when no one else is…
Sunriver Oregon and the surrounding areas are a beautiful place to explore at any time of year, but as the evenings grow chilly and the leaves begin to change for fall, it's the perfect time to…
Can you still picture it? The year is 1998 and you're perusing the aisles at your local Blockbuster Video, looking for a VHS or three to satisfy your movie night. This ain't Redbox, folks. This is…
In need of a great vacation idea or family getaway? You need to try Mt. Bachelor's new and awe-inspiring Ziptour down the mountain...RIGHT NOW. This zip line features dual-spans seven feet apart, perfect for zipping with…
From the Pacific Ocean and lush rain forests, to the high desert and the deepest canyon in the United States, Oregon is home to many stunning landscapes, none perhaps more breathtaking than it's mountains. John Muir…
Forest bathing, paddling, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, stargazing, and snowboarding are just a few of the reasons people travel to central Oregon. Areas like Bend and Sunriver have a lot to offer those seeking to…
Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos. Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than…
