Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just north of Depoe Bay—for the beloved Fall Kite Festival. This isn’t your average beach day. It’s a weekend where the horizon transforms into a canvas of huge, colorful squid swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds, and fast Rokkaku kites looping and whirling...
TRAVEL
Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Indulge in Delicious Shakes and Deep-Fried Pickles at a Classic Oregon Drive-In
The Drive In isn’t just a place to grab a meal; it’s a fixture in the Condon community, a place where people gather to enjoy good food in a relaxed setting.
This Charming Oregon Hotel Has Over 140 Years of Haunted Secrets
Cozy rooms with white wood walls, pretty quilts adorning the beds, and good lighting. Oh yeah, did we mention ghosts? You can’t forget the ghosts when describing the historic Wolf Creek Inn.
Locals Flock to This Oregon Coast Restaurant for the Best Brunch in Town
In the mood for killer handcrafted cocktails? What about creamy biscuits and gravy packed with flavor? Maybe smoked salmon benedict and stellar river views are your thing. Found on the Coquille...
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
Enjoy All-Day Breakfast at this Charming Diner in Oregon, Where the Coffee Is Always Fresh
It’s a melting pot, a people watching spot, and one of those really special places with comfort food so good that patrons have been coming back for 46 years.
The Quaint Cafe Where This Italian Couple Brings a Taste of Italy to Oregon
So many restaurants out there claim to serve “authentic” Italian food, but when the Curbside Italian Kitchen in Silverton says it—they really mean it! The owners, Pietro Sangiorgi and Giulia Burato,...
Chase Down This Eugene Food Truck For The Best Tacos You’ve Ever Tasted
In West Eugene, on the corner of Echo Hollow Road and Barger Drive and next to four other carts, lies a bright orange food truck that serves some of the best, most authentic, homemade Mexican food...
Discovering Tranquility at Summer Lake Hot Springs in Oregon
Sweeping views, relaxing hot springs, and great wildlife viewing and hiking opportunities make Summer Lake, Oregon well worth the visit.
Witness Sand Art Like Never Before at Cannon Beach Fest This Weekend
Hey, beach lovers and sand sculpting aficionados! Get your sunhats ready this weekend and roll up those sleeves because our cherished Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest is back! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10, because we're about to kick-start yet another year...
Astoria Celebrates National Goonies Day 38 Years After Film Debuted in Theaters
As we journey through 2023, a particular date glimmers on the horizon, promising an adventure as thrilling and timeless as the tale it commemorates. Today, June 7, is not just another day - it is National Goonies Day. This notable occasion celebrates 38 years since...
The Oregon Country Fair is a Summer Event Unlike Any Other
Entrance to the fair, photo by Rick Obst Flickr Inevitably, when I mention the Oregon Country Fair to anyone not familiar with it, they think I misspoke and meant to say county fair. No, you will not find a Tilt-A-Whirl, pie-making contest, or young 4-Hers showing off...
A Summer to Remember: Oregon’s Hottest Events of 2023
Ah, summers in Oregon—a welcome escape from the seemingly ever-present rain and a time when the vibrant spirit of nostalgia, music, festivals, and endless fun takes hold. A palpable sense of anticipation fills the air as the sun breaks through the clouds, casting its...
Majority of Six Women Tragically Deceased Discovered in Isolated Oregon Forest Areas
We've got some pretty heavy stuff to discuss today - a mysterious and disquieting series of events in and around Portland, Oregon, that is causing concern. Over the past three months, six young women, all aged under 40, have been found deceased within a 100-mile...
Shadows in the Rose City: A Series of Suspicious Deaths Raise Fears of a Potential Serial Killer in Portland
Key Takeaways Six women, all under 40, found dead within a 100-mile radius of Portland in the past three months.Various law enforcement agencies, including the Portland Police Bureau, actively investigating the case.It's yet unclear what, if any, links exist between...
Find Your Wings and Join the Glass Bird Treasure Hunt in Salem
Who doesn't love a good treasure hunt? Salem, Oregon, renowned for its community spirit and vibrant outdoor spaces, is set to unveil an exciting adventure for treasure hunters of all ages. Following in the footsteps of Lincoln City's beloved glass floats, Salem...
iPhone’s Emergency SOS Feature Leads to Rescue of 10 Lost Teen Hikers in California
In an extraordinary rescue tale, a group of ten adolescent trekkers were recently saved in southern California, thanks to the lifesaving Emergency SOS feature of the latest iPhone. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office detailed in a report that the young adventurers...
This Quirky Junkyard Burger Joint In Rural Oregon Redefines Dining
Chances are, you’ve never been to a restaurant quite like Junkyard Extreme Burgers & Brats before—and really what kind of name is that for a restaurant anyway? If you’re intrigued, read on because the story of how this incredible place even came to be is just as...