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Growing up in Oregon is something I feel very grateful for, as there is no shortage of incredible places to explore in nature. No matter where you live in Oregon, generally you can find a place…
Oregon's northern coast has been the filming location of a number of great 80's and 90's films, but it's The Goonies that people love and remember the most. The Goonies has become a nostalgic cult classic,…
Sitting on the historic Johnson Creek in Portland Oregon is a treasure waiting for you to discover: the lovely wooded Leach Botanical Garden. Featuring an aerial walkway that leads through the trees, a magical stone cabin…
In 2007 James and Suzanne Brierley purchased their Bend Oregon home on 10 acres and were told there was a small lava tube cave somewhere on their property. Now that they're selling their home they've discovered…
If you're looking for a unique and magical place to get away in Oregon, Out'n'About Treehouse Treesort in Cave Junction is designed to delight the inner child in everyone. I can't think of a better way…
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…
With warmer weather here there couldn't be a better time for ice cream on those amazing Oregon road trips. We have the perfect spot for you to drop in if you happen to be in the…
It's not really a trip to the Oregon coast if you don't stop for some delicious, locally caught seafood. One of our favorite spots for fresh fish and chips is a food truck in Garibaldi Oregon,…
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…
Looking to do some Whale watching in Oregon? The Oregon Coast is where you want to go. This is an exhilarating activity people enjoy year-round, but especially during the winter and spring whale migrations, where up…
From scenic coastal vistas, to incredible sand labyrinths and delicious restaurants, there are plenty of reasons to visit Bandon on the southern Oregon coast. One of our favorite things to do when in Bandon is head…
There's something special about being in the woods surrounded by ferns and towering trees that makes me feel like I've come home. The forest floor silences your steps as you step away from life for a…
