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"What is this? A center for Ants?" Twenty years ago, a certain fictional male model had a vision, and the iconic “center for ants” was born. Now, Eugene Oregon's own Hop Valley is reimagining what a…
Could you imagine being alive in the early 1900s? The world was a much different place, and it can be quite amazing to peer into the past through historic photos like these in the great northwest.…
Maybe it was Tom Peterson knocking on our TV screen, Les Schwab promising free beef with a set of tires (looking back, that was such an oddball tie-in), or those ridiculously catchy jingles that somehow still…
Oregon is a treasure trove of natural wonders, with a bounty of stunning waterfalls that are waiting to be discovered. While Multnomah Falls might be the most renowned among them, there are many other awe-inspiring falls…
Editor’s Note: Elk Horn Brewery in Eugene permanently closed in 2024 after approximately ten years in business. Industry reporting indicates that the brewery ceased operations in June after being listed for sale without finding a buyer,…
"I was standing still for a moment, looking toward Portland," recalled Thurston Skei, who was climbing Mount Adams just before 8 a.m. on July 2, 1939. "I saw a trail of smoke coming down through the…
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So…
Looking for the perfect thing to do with friends and family for the 4th of July 2019? Look no further. From berry festivals, to live music and over the top firework shows, these are some of…
