by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 25, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Things To Do, Travel
We've all heard of the Oregon State Fair, but it wasn't until recently that I learned about the whimsical wonderland of the Oregon Country Fair just 15 minutes west of Eugene. This annual three day celebration is all about art, music, food, free expression, and...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 24, 2024 | Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Things To Do, Travel, Willamette Valley
Sure, you can eat ice cream at any time of year, but it's one of those quintessential summer treats that makes us think back to childhood days of chasing after ice cream trucks and sitting in the shade on a hot day. Hot summer days usually have us reaching for a tasty...
by Tyler James | Jun 22, 2024 | News
Snoop Dogg, the legendary rapper who rose to fame in the early '90s with his distinctive laid-back style and captivating lyrics, made a surprising and exciting appearance at Hayward Field during the second day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Captured in...
by Tyler James | Jun 20, 2024 | News
We have some exciting news for all of you who have been patiently waiting for Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs to make a comeback! This iconic Oregon vacation spot first opened its doors in 1962, but closed in 2018 due to financial constraints. After being closed all these...
by Danielle Denham | Jun 20, 2024 | Adventures, Beaches, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Summer Break
There's something uniquely compelling about Lincoln City, Oregon. Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, it's a haven of natural beauty where land, sea, and sky intertwine. If there's one thing Lincoln City does better than any other place, it's providing a stage...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 20, 2024 | Food, Food & Drink, News, Restaurants
Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school, each with it's own unique twist. Portland is well known for its wide...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 19, 2024 | News, Waterfalls
We all know how pretty The Beaver State is. Oregon is chock-full of hiking trails, gorgeous coastal vistas, snowcapped mountains, tranquil mountain lakes, hot springs, waterfalls, high desert sunsets, and breathtaking views. It's no surprise then that Oregon has been...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 19, 2024 | Hiking, News, Wildfires
We've got some good news just in time for the summer hiking season: Butte Creek Falls is about to re-open after being closed since 2020 due to wildfires! We love hiking, waterfalls, and forest bathing in general, so we're beyond excited to bring this news to you....
by Tyler James | Jun 17, 2024 | Adventures, News
On the heels of finally spending Father's Day with my family hiking a spot that's been on my radar for quite some time, God’s Thumb in Lincoln City, it looks like Oregon is in the spotlight once again for being one of the best places ever for the great outdoors. In...
by Tyler James | Jun 16, 2024 | Adventures
Over two dozen individuals are recuperating following a harrowing experience on a theme park ride in Oregon that left them suspended upside down for more than 20 minutes. On the afternoon of Friday, June 14, at approximately 2:55 p.m., 28 passengers were aboard the...