2024 Guide to Alvord Desert Hiking, Hot Springs and Camping
When you see it for the first time, you'll probably think, ‘this can't be Oregon, can it?' As your feet crunch across the dry playa it's like walking on an alien planet, not in a state…
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Fort Rock, Oregon: Your Adventure Guide to This Geological Wonder
Fort Rock is the kind of Central Oregon stop that rewards a little patience. It is not a quick roadside photo on the way to Bend, and it is definitely not a place to improvise a…
Casinos in Oregon & Washington: 13 Awesome Venues to Try Your Luck
Oregon is one of the most amazing states in the USA and hence is also a major tourist attraction. The lifestyle of the people, the natural beauty of seashores, coniferous rainforest, and high-desert; everything about Oregon…
Wallowa Lake, Oregon: Complete Guide to Camping, Swimming & More
Plan an honest Wallowa Lake trip: camping, swimming, boating, fishing, the Mount Howard tramway, hiking, lodging, Joseph and seasonal tips.
The Most Awesomely Epic Oregon Trail Road Trip You’ll Ever Take
Do you love Oregon history? Maybe you want to take the kids on an interactive and educational experience. I'm already thinking of fun spring break activities for our family, and learning about early pioneer history may…
Peel Back Layers Of Time At Oregon’s John Day Fossil Beds Sheep Rock Unit
Located on Highway 19 between Kimberly and Dayville Oregon is an incredible record of Oregon's ancient past: The Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds. Large rock formations show off layers of time, and…
The Petersen Rock Garden In Oregon Is A One-Of-A-Kind Attraction
Redmond Oregon has many interesting things to do, including mountain biking, golfing, rock climbing, and checking out the gorgeous natural beauty of Smith Rock State Park. What you may not have heard of is the Petersen…
This Extraordinary Oregon Museum Gives Indigenous Plateau Voices the Space They Deserve
South of Bend, among ponderosa pines and high-desert light, the High Desert Museum offers the kind of Oregon outing that can easily turn into half a day. It is part wildlife center, part history museum, part…
Four Of Our Favorite Relaxing Getaways In Oregon
Sometimes we need to take a step back from life for a moment and just breathe. One of our favorite ways to relax is to get out into nature or get out of town for the…
Where To Stargaze In Oregon – Dark Sky Parks, Observatories And More
Many love to stargaze but live in the city where it can be hard to see stars at night because of light pollution. Luckily Oregon has a new Dark Sky Park, and several observatories where visitors…
Check Out These Gorgeous Central Oregon Lakes By Wave Runner Or Pontoon Boat
Central Oregon has dozens of pretty lakes to explore with your friends and family this summer. From Wickiup Reservoir, to Paulina Lake which sits inside a collapsed caldera of a volcano, and Lava Lake which sits…
Dig Up Your Own 30 Million Year Old Fossils At This Oregon Park
Take a step back in time to 33 million years ago when Oregon's climate was milder and wetter than it is today. In Fossil Oregon there's a park where you can explore an ancient shallow lake…