Southern Oregon is a diverse region known for its stunning landscapes, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions. Home to the Rogue River, the area is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and fishing. The region also boasts Crater Lake National Park, one of the most stunning natural wonders in the United States. Southern Oregon is known for its award-winning wines and is home to many wineries and vineyards. The area’s cultural attractions include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Britt Music Festival, and the Ashland Independent Film Festival, making Southern Oregon a great place to visit for both outdoor and cultural experiences.
The Best Beaches on the Oregon Coast From the mouth of the Columbia River on the Pacific Ocean, on down through Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, the Oregon Dunes, Heceta Head Lighthouse, and the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, these are the best...
If you're a cat lover and looking for a fun adventure with friends or family, you will surely love Great Cats World Park, nestled away in Southern Oregon. With more than 40 different cats, representing 17 different species from around the world, this unique park...
This is hiking Oregon in the rain, and we have put a list featuring hikes in Oregon that are perfect for rainy days. Raindrops smack into leaves above your head, drip down through the canopy, and finally splash down into the cool running waters of a rushing creek....
Winter is upon us in all its chilly, icy splendor. That means it's time to get out your waterproof hiking boots or snowshoes and head outdoors to see Oregon wearing its impressive winter coat of snow, frost and ice. There's nothing quite like stepping out into a fresh...
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 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...
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...
If you are looking for an Oregon waterfall hike that you can take the whole family on, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon is known as Toketee Falls and it's calling your name this weekend. Aptly named, Toketee is the Chinook word for “graceful” Toketee...
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! For reasons unknown, this full-sized tree trunk floating...
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 bridge...
Three in 10 Americans believe Bigfoot is real, and the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization reports most Bigfoot sightings are in the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast. In 1972, you could dial BIG-FOOT (244-3668) in Portland to report bigfoot sightings in Oregon....
One of the most fascinating places in the whole world is right here in Oregon, and it's known as Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake is known as one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Probably the most talked about tourist attraction in Oregon, 500,000 people come...