by Tyler James | Aug 21, 2024 | Adventures
Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton revealed on Wednesday that rookie Bo Nix will take on the role of starting quarterback for the team this season. Nix, 24, was the Broncos' first-round pick in this year's NFL draft. His college football career included stints at...
by Diana Flowers | Aug 20, 2024 | Food & Drink
If you like supporting local businesses that consistently deliver phenomenal products, it doesn’t get any more local than the Pie Guy in North Plains. Bart VanDomelen, better known to his legion of loyal customers as “The Pie Guy,” has been making homemade pies out of...
by Tyler James | Aug 20, 2024 | News
Oregon experienced a tragic weekend with three separate drowning incidents in different parts of the state. These incidents occurred in the Willamette River, Yachats, and Diamond Lake, claiming the lives of three individuals who were either trying to save others or...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 19, 2024 | Adventures
Oregon, a state famed for its lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged coastlines, also harbors a lesser-known treasure beneath its surface: opals. These beautiful iridescent gemstones, with their ability to flash a spectrum of colors, have captivated humanity for...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 19, 2024 | Adventures, Columbia River Gorge, Family Fun, Farm Visits
If you're searching for a family outing that blends the great outdoors with a dash of wild excitement, this one-of-a-kind drive-through experience should be your adventure radar. Hidden away just across the Columbia River Gorge from Oregon, this one-of-a-kind ranch...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 18, 2024 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Salem, Travel, Willamette Valley
Looking for the best breakfast in Salem? White's Restaurant has been a go-to spot since 1936. This place has been serving up some of the heartiest breakfasts you’ll find anywhere, and the history behind it only adds to the charm. Biscuits and gravy, scrambles and...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 17, 2024 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley
Do you remember your favorite pizza parlor from childhood? The one you used to go to with friends on a Friday night, or after Little League games with your family? Sometimes it feels to me like they just don't make pizza parlors like that anymore. Today when you go...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 16, 2024 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Holidays, Restaurants, Summer Break, Summer Vacation, Travel, Willamette Valley
A visit to this cute little ice cream shop is like taking a sweet trip down memory lane. Since opening in 2018, McBee’s Shakes Crepes & Cones has become a beloved spot where friends and family gather to enjoy some of the best treats Beaverton has to offer. Whether...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 15, 2024 | Hiking, Lincoln City, News, Oregon Coast, Waterfalls
Drift Creek Falls is one of the most lovely trails near Lincoln City, offering hikers a serene journey through Oregon's lush coastal rainforests, across a dramatic suspension bridge, and ending at a stunning 75-foot waterfall. However, if you're planning a visit soon,...
by Tyler James | Aug 15, 2024 | Adventures
In a scene straight out of Jumanji or another wild adventure movie, a 68-year-old man named Robert Douglass Junior is accused of secretly harboring a whole menagerie of wild animals right in the middle of a quiet Albany neighborhood! On August 14, Douglass made his...
