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A few thousand years ago a volcanic fissure opened up in Oregon's high desert near Christmas Valley. These fissures in the earth's surface are usually filled with rock and soil after they're formed, but because the…
You haven't truly lived until you've tried an artisan caramel apple pie so fresh it tastes like it was plucked right out of an apple tree in the Willamette Valley. The same can be said of…
If you're looking for a beautiful wilderness trail to get you away from the city, the McNeil Point Trail near Hood River is ready to show you jaw-dropping views. The trail to McNeil Point is difficult…
Every year Oregonians trek to Newport Oregon for fun at the beach, nature exploration, good food and time with family and friends. You can find this cozy coastal town in Lincoln county and you may recognize…
Plan a Row River Trail walk or bike ride near Cottage Grove with trailheads, distance, parking, Dorena Lake, covered bridges, and Stand By Me history.
Just outside of Eugene, also a part of Lane County, you will find the little town of Cottage Grove, Oregon around 20 miles away. In fact, Cottage Grove is so charming it was recently earned number two on…
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If…
Before I had developed an interest in and explored many of Oregon's "Ghost Towns", Maxville was quite unknown to me. Located deep in Wallowa County, little is physically left of the old logging town but rich…
Oregon trails range from short waterfall walks and mossy coastal paths to exposed desert climbs and remote mountain routes. This statewide guide highlights 37 memorable options across the coast, Cascades, Columbia River Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern…
In 2017 a large portion of the Columbia River Gorge was damaged during the Eagle Creek Fire, a 49 thousand acre fire caused by firecrackers thrown by a 15-year-old boy. The fire was incredibly destructive and…
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel,…
Oregon is home to some amazing hot springs, but one of our favorites is Belknap Hot Springs. Located just over an hour East of Eugene Oregon on the beautiful McKenzie River, Belknap Hot Springs is a…
