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A Portland staple, a restaurant that everyone knows by name. If you haven't been there, you know someone who has, or it's on your list of places to “must dine''. Ringside Steakhouse has been in the…
Brails Restaurant on Willamette Street in Eugene is straight out of central casting. It’s the quintessential American diner with its wrap-around lunch counter dotted with red swivel stools, tables and comfy booths for larger groups, and…
If you are a fan of hunting for unique, vintage items, or just love exploring outdoor markets, then the Picca-A-Dilly Flea Market in Eugene, Oregon, is a must-visit destination. This huge market, going strong since 1970,…
Sissi’s is a small and charming bakery in the quiet town of Philomath, Oregon, located just five miles southwest from the college town of Corvallis, home to Oregon State University (go Beavs!). The town used to…
Find the Oregon lake that actually fits your trip, from Wallowa and Crater to Cascade Lakes, swimming beaches, campgrounds, paddling and fishing.
Located just off Main Street in Springfield, Oregon, the Kona Café Hawaiian Barbecue has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike for as long as I can remember. If you're looking for a taste of…
As I sit here at home in front of my laptop typing away, every now and again there's a place that's painful to write about. Not painful in an "ouch" sort of way, but in the…
Ezra Mayhugh, a 17-year-old teen from Salem, Oregon, who went missing for over a year, has finally returned home and has been reunited with his family. This has been a huge relief for the Mayhugh family,…
Every year Yelp puts out a top 100 list of restaurants so you'll always be up to date on the absolute best spots to eat in the United States. This year three Portland, Oregon restaurants made…
Take good care of the soil. It takes care of the plants, and in turn they take care of all of us." -Papa Mazzi
Nestled along the Clackamas River, mingled in with giant basalt boulders, and enveloped in old growth oak trees, you will find a dining experience that is beckoning you. Your next date night or perhaps birthday dinner…
Have you ever wanted to go skydiving but have been too scared to try it out? Jumping out of a plane can be intimidating, but you can still get the experience and adrenaline rush at iFLY…
