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When the holidays are over that means storm watching season is upon us. If you're looking for excitement and adventure this winter, you'll want to head to Oregon's adventure coast just a few hours from Portland…
Tumalo Falls Hike Guide The Tumalo Falls via Tumalo Creek Trail is a moderate 6.5 mile out and back type trail not far from Bend. Located near the beautiful city of Bend, Oregon, this waterfall is…
Christmas from July to December? Who's really keeping track? It can be the Season all year 'round in my book. Sleighbells Farm and Gift Shop in Sherwood, Oregon has been keeping that sentiment alive since 1985.…
Need to get your Christmas fix early? Well we have the place for you, as no matter what time of year, this Christmas store is always open 7 days a week - excluding Thanksgiving. Head on…
Albany Oregon is home to one of the most unique art studios in the US. Splatter Box is the one and only paint throwing studio currently in existence, and it should be on your Oregon bucket…
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So…
One of our most favorite places to get in the holiday spirit and celebrate is held at one of Oregon's most beloved places, Silver Falls State Park. Every year the largest state park in Oregon transforms…
Looking for a special place to plan the perfect vacation in Bend with family and friends? You might consider Sunriver, one of the most popular places for Bend, Oregon vacation rentals. These four Sunriver vacation rentals…
Since In-N-Out's popularity in Oregon has exploded, the major California-born burger chain hasn't slowed down any to open new locations. Their 3rd location according to officials at In-N-Out, has moved north and is slated to set…
Clearwater Restaurant is the Gem Restaurant of Newport The first time I indulged in food and drinks at Clearwater the sea lions brought me in. Their cacophonous, yet endearing, yelps and sneezes draw in thousands of…
Scenic views along the coast while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with Santa, and a ride on a wildly awesome steam engine? Yes please! The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is ready to take…
If you're looking for a hauntingly beautiful place to stay this fall in Southern Oregon, The Peerless Hotel is the place to be. This once abandoned building built in 1900 was restored in the 1990's and…
