Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can hike through Crater Lake National Park, explore the Columbia River Gorge, and visit the famous Multnomah Falls. Oregon is also known for its vibrant cities, like Portland, where you can experience world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a city dweller, Oregon has something to offer for your next adventure.
Did you know in 1993 Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to include yurts as a camping option? I think it's a fair statement to say Oregon put yurts on the map. According to Nation’s Business, yurts are “the biggest money maker to hit Oregon State Parks since...
Do you believe in ghosts? The Wolk Creek Inn in Wolf Creek is in the south-western part of Oregon, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the oldest hotel in the northwest still operating. Guests at the inn have reported unexplained voices,...
It's 2 am and I'm barely awake and trying to get the crust out of my eyes, tripping over my hiking pack and looking for the coffee pot in the dark. Finally, I have found it and I can get that sweet sweet caffeine in me to push me through the process of loading my car...
The Goonies became local heroes when they risked it all to find a legendary buried treasure and save their foster home. But was the treasure merely a Hollywood invention? While stories about buried treasures are almost never true, there's one that could actually be...
Do you love roller-skating? Some of my best memories as a kid were at the roller rink, specifically at Skateworld in Springfield. In fact, if you're in the area and you want to go skating, Skateworld has recently been purchased by a new owner after rumors spread the...
Well there's something you don't see every day on the Oregon coast, and damn are they pretty. They kinda remind you off jellyfish, but very blue obviously. For several weeks now they have been washing ashore, and word has it we will see more this spring on the Oregon...
No matter the weather, most of these hikes in Oregon are absolutely stunning. So if you're looking to get out and explore Oregon, we have you covered with these 18 incredibly majestic Oregon trails. Add em to the bucket list, and get out there because it's time to...
It's known as the Siskiyou Station, and the history here is incredible — this is where the last train robbery known in the United States happened. On a dark and stormy night on October 11, 1923, Twins Ray and Roy D’Autremont were 23 years old when they were joined by...
If you're looking for one of the most fascinating and unique places to explore, look no further. Rome is a very well-kept secret here in Oregon, and the drive is absolutely worth it for one of the most beautiful rock formations you'll ever come across. In southeast...
It's known as Beckie’s Café, on Oregon Route 62, and some travelers head to Crater Lake National Park as an excuse just to drop in at Beckie's Cafe for a piece of Beckie's mouthwatering, world-famous homemade pie. Ed Beckelhymer, nicknamed “Beckie,” was an auto...
There are at least 238 waterfalls in Oregon, and there are so many that don't get the recognition they deserve. This little hidden gem is known as White River Falls State Park, and you will find just 35 miles south of The Dalles, along Highway 216. One person on...
Gorgeous Cannon Beach, Oregon has always been one of my favorite places to visit along the Oregon coast. The beach was named after a naval cannon that washed up after a shipwreck way back in the 1840's, and is a pretty famous place in the world. Not only was one of my...