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If you need a last-minute getaway, look no further than Stephanie Inn at Cannon Beach. There's no doubt that Cannon Beach is one of the most favored beaches in the United States. In fact, you may…
Just a mere few hundred feet away from the Cape Meares Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast is a massive Sitka spruce, known as the Octopus Tree. Hiking to the tree is a quick 0.4-mile through the Cape…
Related reading: For a deeper look at how Oregon emptied its psychiatric hospitals—and what failed to replace them—read our investigation, Oregon Closed Its Mental Hospitals. What Was Supposed to Replace Them? From a room stacked with…
If you love reading books, and you can't get enough of the Oregon Coast, then this is the hotel for you. It's known as the Sylvia Beach Hotel, and it's located in beautiful Newport, Oregon. This…
She's easily shot more photos of old historic schools than anyone I know in Oregon, and her goal is to eventually find them all. Her name is Danielle Denham, and she has a fascination with not…
Honestly, there's nothing I love more than breakfast. It's absolutely my favorite meal of the day. There's nothing better than sitting down with close family and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day. Addi's Diner…
Want to make camping a little more interesting this year? Then you'll be sure to want to check out Camp Dakota offering family and group camping in a beautiful forest nestled in the Cascade foothills. Honestly,…
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…
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…
Here are some basic trail details: The distance is 2.6 milesThe elevation is 462 feetThe trail type is out-and-backEasy to moderate difficulty If you're looking for an amazing and fairly easy, kid friendly hike on the…
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…
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…
