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All the best pizza is found at mom-and-pop joints in small towns across Oregon, I'm convinced of this. And Benny's Pizza Joint in Monroe happens to be one of those places. The small town of Monroe…
The last low tides of the season are forecast to flood shallow beaches in the Pacific Northwest starting Friday, between January 20th and 22nd. KOIN 6 News Meteorologist Kelley Bayern reports the tide will swell to…
Just a year after World War II ended in 1946, Mohava Marie Niemi (Mo) and her friend Freddy opened a restaurant called Freddie & Mo's on the waterfront in Newport, Oregon. Ever since that day Mo's…
If you had to pick your go-to barbecue restaurant in Oregon, where would it be? With so many choices, it could be a tough decision, as there is some seriously damn good BBQ to choose from…
An already dead 40-foot sperm whale washed ashore over the weekend on Saturday on the Oregon Coast, near the Iredale Shpwreck at Fort Stevens State Park. According to the Seaside Aquarium, the whale is a male…
Oregon is well known for their wine and beer scene, and breweries along the Oregon coast have been making a big impact. If you are in Cannon Beach then make sure to add Public Coast Brewing…
I'm a serious Oregon history buff, especially when it comes to the lost, forgotten, and slightly wacky. Occasionally I find the time to write about the ones with special meaning to me, like lost treasure legends,…
While Wizard Falls itself no longer exists, there is still a kind of magic here. Located down the Metolius River from Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon, the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery is surrounded by lush…
If you're looking for some delicious food and a cozy spot to grab a beer while in Track Town, Oregon, look no further. Located at the Fifth Street Market on 5th Ave in Eugene, the McKenzie…
Dotted along the Oregon Coast you will find no shortage of motels, hotels, or boutique places to rest your head. But if you want to stay at a place that feels familiar and warm, inviting and…
If you're in the mood for a mouth watering burger and thick old fashioned milkshakes, you really can't beat Jasper's Cafe in Medford, Oregon. Jasper's serves up wildly delicious burger combinations and offers up a wide…
Looking for an old school pizza joint that offers pizza you simply can't stop eating, that you may not even have heard about? Look no further than Joey's Pizza in Springfield. Don't ask why, but almost…
