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Oregon’s Bigfoot Evidence Once Reached the FBI—Here’s What They Actually Found
Out here in the Pacific Northwest, Bigfoot isn’t just a legend whispered around campfires. It’s part of the landscape. From the misty Coast Range to the deep forests stretching across the Cascades, stories of a towering,…
Are You Afraid of the Dark? This Oregon Retreat Locks You in Total Darkness. For Days. On Purpose.
Somewhere in Southern Oregon, tucked away near the Cascade–Siskiyou Wilderness, not far from Klamath Falls, there’s a place where the lights don’t just go out: they never come on. No windows.No screens.No glow from your phone.Not…
This Innocent-Looking Rock in Bend Has Wrecked So Many Cars It Has a Fan Club
Every town has a legend. Some have haunted bridges. Others have mysterious lights in the woods. Bend, naturally, has a rock in a parking lot that eats cars for sport. Locals call him B.O.B.Short for Big…
The Oregon Country Fair Celebrates 56 Years of Magic in the Woods This Weekend
For one weekend every July, a quiet stretch of forest outside Eugene transforms into something straight out of a dream. The air fills with music and laughter, the trails come alive with costumed performers, and everywhere…
The Most Bizarre Museum in Oregon Will Leave You Scratching Your Head in Wonder
Each display showcases a whimsical blend of natural history, rogue taxidermy, and surreal artistry that will have you both scratching your head and snapping pictures.
What Happened in 1990 When a Massive Etching Appeared in Oregon’s Alvord Desert
In recent months, reports of mysterious lights and so-called drones have captured attention across the United States. From glowing orbs hovering over remote areas to strange aerial formations spotted in Oregon’s vast wilderness, and even in…
This Oregon Hill Near Willamina Smiles Back At You Every Autumn
Most visible in fall when the larch turn yellow, Smiley Face Hill is a simple and lovely reminder that even nature has a sense of humor.