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The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is an Oregon gem that could take you years to fully explore. Described as an ecological wonderland, this monument features a varied landscape with three different mountain ranges for you to hike,…
Looking for something fun and romantic to do with your loved one for Valentines day? How about a romantic walk on the beach in Lincoln City while looking for gorgeous Valentines day glass floats that have…
Use this Oregon rockhounding guide to compare 10 popular sites, an interactive map, common finds, essential gear, and current collecting rules.
Today it pains my heart to write this. A man from Richland, Washington, sadly has shared he is nearing the end of a long medical battle. Donavon Koker, has a dying wish to take a trip…
Coffee and s'mores in a cabin in downtown Portland? Yes please! The 1927 S'mores Company in Portland Oregon is the perfect spot to relax and have a sweet treat with friends or family. These aren't your…
Current Hart Mountain access note Hart Mountain is a remote refuge trip, not a casual roadside soak. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lists Hot Springs Road and Hot Springs Campground as open only as weather…
Oregon sunstone is real, beautiful, and possible to collect legally—but “free” needs an important asterisk. The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area near Plush is open for casual collecting on marked public land. It is also remote…
If you are headed to Newport, Oregon there's a local favorite watering hole, and is well worth a visit. It is known as Nana's Irish Pub, and is one of my absolute favorite places for drinks…
Following a tsunami advisory on the entire West Coast of the United States Saturday after a massive undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, a mind blowing video was released which captured the massive…
Newport is a working Oregon Coast town with a real harbor, wide beaches, the Oregon Coast Aquarium and some of the best tide-pool access on the coast. It is an especially strong base for travelers who…
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…
A large undersea volcano that erupted Friday near an island in the South Pacific, has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a tsunami advisory for the Oregon and Washington coasts Saturday morning. "Strong and unusual…
