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Seven-Foot King Tide Waves to Hit Oregon Coast New Year’s Day
Seven-foot king tide waves will start hitting shores Saturday on the Oregon Coast and are expected to push through the weekend, roaring into the new year on Monday, January 3, 2022. The latest marks the third…
Heavy Snow Likely to Blanket Eugene Area Around Christmas
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? The latest forecast for snow in Oregon suggests it may be in store for the holidays in the Willamette Valley and especially in Lane County. According to the latest…
Waterfalls Near Portland, Oregon: Gorge & Mount Hood Guide
Find waterfalls near Portland by trail difficulty and corridor, including Columbia Gorge classics, Eagle Creek hikes, and Mount Hood day trips.
Waterfalls Near Eugene, Oregon: 13+ Beautiful Day Trips
Eugene is the starting point for several very different waterfall corridors: the McKenzie River, Highway 58, the Cottage Grove and Layng Creek forest roads, and the Coast Range toward Mapleton. The smartest plan is to choose…
Experience This New Art-Centric Hotel In Oregon For The Holidays
While we all love Oregon for its incredible outdoors and adventures, the state’s second largest city Eugene has tons to offer beyond hikes and scenic vistas (although the city has those too). Eugene boasts an eclectic…
Extremely Dangerous Flooding, Tornado Threat, And Surf Conditions On Oregon Coast
For those who are visiting the Oregon coast this weekend or in the area, be careful out there as starting tomorrow we could see heavy rain, wind gusts, and more than 30-foot waves expected onshore. This…
Celebrate Oktoberfest September 25th in Forest Grove, Oregon
Shake out your lederhosen and dirndls, Oregon. There's a new Forest Grove, Oregon Oktoberfest, and it looks to be a rollicking good time. This family-friendly festival will include everything you expect out a Bavarian celebration: carnival…
Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail: Trek From Corvallis All the Way to the Ocean
50 years in the making, numerous volunteers, thousands of hours (over 2,500 a year!), and permission from generous private landowners; this is what went into the making of the C2C. The non-profit "Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail" is a…
The Historic Bijou Theatre In Oregon Has Been Showing Films Since 1937
The movie business has taken a huge hit, especially in light of the recent pandemic. In the age of streaming everything online, even movies recently released, not as many folks are going out to the movies.…
Oregon’s Cannery Pier Hotel And Spa Has One Of The Best Coastal Views In The State
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel,…
Make Memories On The Oregon Coast This Holiday Season With Salishan Coastal Lodge
Peace of mind, wide open spaces, and adventure are waiting for you at the scenic Oregon coast this holiday season. One of our favorite ways to relax and find serenity during the holidays is to escape…