The Elkhorn Scenic Byway offers up one of Oregon’s most breathtaking drives, especially in mid-October when fall colors hit their peak. This 106 mile loop winds through the rugged Elkhorn Mountains, taking you past ghost towns, alpine lakes, and through Northeast...
As we cruised down Highway 101, just a few miles from Seaside, Oregon, hunger struck. We weren’t looking for anything fancy—just a quick bite to satisfy our cravings before continuing our coastal adventure. That’s when we came across Buoy’s Best Restaurant, a favorite...
There’s something about the sight of a giant smile (and I mean giant) that can make anyone’s day, and in Oregon, there's a hillside that does just that every fall. Tucked away between the small towns of Willamina and Grande Ronde, there's a quirky landmark known as...
As autumn sets in, there's no better way to savor the season than with a visit to the Apple Valley Country Store in Hood River, Oregon. Found along the scenic Hood River Fruit Loop, this charming country store celebrates the bounty of the local fall harvest with a...
Sasquatch, hairy man, ape man, the yeti... bigfoot goes by many names and has intrigued researchers and the general public as far back as the 1840s, and possibly even earlier than that. If you're intrigued by the legend of Bigfoot, then the North American Bigfoot...
Have you made plans yet for Independence Day 2024? I'm not the best at making plans ahead of time for the holidays, so seeing a list of local events I can attend with my family and friends is always helpful for me. If you're like me and are looking for something fun...
Many of us head to our local farmers market or grocery store for fresh fruit, and there are a lucky few of us who get to grow fruit in our own gardens. Many have never had the experience of getting to go out and pick their own apples, pears, peaches or cherries...
Heading out to Astoria for a fun filled weekend? There's an awesome little restaurant hidden in Knappa you should stop at along the way. Just 20 minutes east of Astoria along Old US Highway 30, you'll find a cool spot that's been serving up hearty meals for half a...