Celebrate ‘Merica in Oregon: 4th of July Events Guide 2019
Looking for the perfect thing to do with friends and family for the 4th of July 2019? Look no further. From berry festivals, to live music and over the top firework shows, these are some of…
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Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon
As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises.…
Polybius: The Truth Behind Portland’s Arcade Game Legend
Polybius allegedly appeared in Portland arcades in 1981. Here’s what the evidence, real Oregon events, and internet history reveal about the mysterious game.
Oregon is Home to the World’s Only Bigfoot Trap
While the big hairy beast hasn't been caught yet, the trap has been set. If there was such a thing as a bigfoot trap, OF COURSE, it would be in Oregon. In fact, it's been here…
This Abandoned House on the Oregon Coast Has a Haunting History
Hoarders, hauntings, decay, an attack with a hatchet, and a stabbing. These are things associated with the former home of Harry Sherman Flavel, also known as Hatchet Harry. The tale that unfolded in the long-abandoned house…
Oregon Blew Up a Whale in 1970, and the Disaster Was Caught on Camera
Originally published in 2015; updated in August 2026. There are Oregon stories that sound a little exaggerated by the time they reach you. Maybe they have been polished over years of campfire retellings, or perhaps someone…