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Current Breitenbush day-use note Book Breitenbush before you drive. Day use is a managed retreat experience, and weekend passes can sell out well ahead of time. The operator currently lists adult and teen day-use rates of…
There is no shortage of interesting and unique places to sleep overnight in Oregon, and you may want to add The Vintages Trailer Resort to your bucket list. I was actually flipping through an Oregon magazine,…
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent…
There's this invisible line that separates the beautiful state of Oregon from the rest of the beautiful northwest, the gorgeous state of Washington. It's not that I don't have enough places to write about in Oregon,…
I'm a sucker for good tacos, and I speak from experience when I say the Tacovore in Eugene has definitely figured out how to master the perfect, mouthwatering taco. While they are a bit pricier than some…
Recently I had the opportunity to check out the sexiest teardrop trailer I've seen on the market, and it happens to have been started right here in my hometown, Eugene, Oregon. Jon and Sawyer Christianson founded…
Current McCredie planning note McCredie is a short day-use stop, not a camp base. The Forest Service lists it open sunrise to sunset, with no overnight camping, a vault toilet, no potable water, no trash service,…
When you need to escape the noise and the daily grind, it may be time to escape to The Shire. Yes, I'm being serious, The Shire is calling your name. This magical place is just up…
Crater Lake is not only one of the most magnificent lakes in the world, it's also probably one of the most mysterious places to visit. Everything from disappearances to the fact it's just so damn blue!…
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile loop through gold booms, ghost towns and the enchanting natural beauty of the Elkhorn Mountains. The fall foliage starting here around October is absolutely gorgeous and is known to…
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to outdoor adventure. This hidden gem, just a stone's throw away from Cannon Beach, boasts not only…
From expansive steel structures spanning large rivers and canyons, to gorgeous historic covered bridges, you have to see these 12 impressive Oregon structures. Astoria–Megler Bridge The Astoria–Megler Bridge (pictured above) is a steel cantilever through truss…
