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Enchanted Forest is closed for the season and will reopen March 18, 2022. If you're looking for somewhere to take the little ones this summer, you'll definitely want to check out the Enchanted Forest. Sure, it's…
For a relaxed way to see the Hood River Valley, the Mount Hood Railroad Summer Train pairs historic rail travel with orchards, vineyards, forest, and big views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. It is an…
For several decades around the turn of the 20th century, there were two towns in Pendleton, Oregon. One of those towns was a typical town above land, but the other was below... And only known to…
If you're looking for the best homestyle breakfast houses in Oregon, you've come to the right place. We can all agree that waking up to a delicious plate of authentic homestyle comfort food made with love…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
