More Than 3,000 Hidden Glass Floats Are Still Being Placed on Lincoln City Beaches in 2026
There are certain things you expect when you head to the Oregon Coast. Wind in your face. Salt in the air. Waves rolling endlessly toward shore. Maybe a driftwood fort built by strangers or a perfect sand dollar hiding in the wet sand. But Lincoln City offers something a little different. Treasure. Real treasure. Over the last four years while living near Taft in Lincoln City, one of my favorite things about beach walks was knowing there was always a chance, however small, that I could stumble...
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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.
Put This Oregon Ghost Town Road Trip On Your Fall Bucket List Before The Season Ends
If you’re looking for the kind of fall road trip that feels like getting into Doc Browns DeLorean for your very own Back To The Future III, Oregon’s Elkhorn Scenic Byway is it. This 106-mile loop...
This Small Town Oregon Diner Serves Fried Chicken So Good It Tastes Like Grandma Made It
Dig into giant plates of all-day breakfast, fried chicken, and comfort food classics at Screamin’ Chicken Diner in Gaston, where every bite feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen.
Step Into Middle-Earth At This Magical Hobbit Retreat In Oregon
At this cozy hobbit-style retreat in Salem, Oregon you’ll find round doors, quiet meadows, and Tolkien-inspired charm that bring a bit of Middle-earth magic to everyday life.
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!
One of America’s Top 20 Beer Destinations is Right Here in Oregon
Pelican Brewing, a staple of the Oregon coast, has earned a spot among the nation's 20 "must-visit" breweries, according to a recently compiled list by YardBarker, a sports and entertainment news...
This Family-Owned Gem in Oregon Serves Irresistible East Coast-Style Italian Cuisine
Cozy and nostalgic, DeNicola’s is a throwback to the East coast Italian-American diners of decades past. It’s unpretentious, inviting, and exactly what you want when craving comfort food.
Order Pancakes by the Acre at this Longstanding Portland Diner
The Cameo Cafe East sits on the corner at NE 82nd Ave and Sandy Blvd in Portland’s Roseway neighborhood, and you wouldn't think much of it just by looking at it. However, if you’ve driven by and...
Oregon’s Wolf Growth Halts for the First Time in More Than Ten Years
In 2023, Oregon's gray wolf population growth stalled, marking the first year without an increase since their reestablishment in the state, according to a report by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). The annual survey by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife...
A Remote Pizza Joint In Oregon, Ike’s Makes Some Tasty Pies And Mouthwatering Chicken
Hiding in plain sight on the side of Highway 126 is a little pizza spot you've probably passed half a dozen times on your way to go hiking or on trips between Eugene and Bend. Ike's Pizza sits in a little gray building on the side of the road and is easily missed if...
Transgender Runner’s Top Performance in Oregon Girls’ Track Event Sparks Outrage
In Sherwood, Oregon, a high school track and field event became the center of a heated debate after a transgender athlete, Aayden Gallagher, recorded a remarkably fast time in the women's varsity 200 meters. During the Sherwood Need For Speed Classic held on Saturday,...
NASA Quietly Training Robot Dog on Mt. Hood to Navigate Landscape of the Moon
In the scenic terrain of Mount Hood, Oregon, a robotic dog named Spirit is being rigorously trained for future space exploration missions. This initiative, known as the LASSIE Project, is spearheaded by Feifei Qian, an alumna of Georgia Tech and an assistant professor...
Protesters Shut Down Southbound I-5, One Lane Has Reopened
In a recent development, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 5 at the juncture with Eugene-Springfield Highway I-105. The cause? A group of pedestrians engaging in a protest along the...
Oregon and Idaho Urged by Wallowa County Commissioners to Reengage in Greater Idaho Border Negotiations
On April 1st, the commissioners of Wallowa County dispatched correspondence to several political figures in both Oregon and Idaho, urging a renewed conversation on the potential realignment of the state boundary to incorporate certain eastern Oregon counties into...
It’s Impossible Not To Love This Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail In Oregon
Marys Peak provides a unique vantage point, a place where the serene beauty of the ocean meets the rugged grandeur of the mountain ranges.
Woman Unearths 20-Million-Year-Old Marine Mammal Fossil on Oregon Coast
NEWPORT, OREGON — A unique discovery was made on a beach near Newport when a woman stumbled upon a fossil, estimated to be over 20 million years old, during a leisurely walk. This ancient relic consisted of teeth from a Desmostylian, an animal similar in appearance to...
Oregon Coast Aquarium Recognized by Newsweek Among Best in the U.S.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium made the nomination list, but now they need your vote, and there's only two days left! From Crater Lake National Park, to hidden beaches, treetop adventures, towering waterfalls and gorgeous public gardens, there are a lot of truly special...
Oregon Black Bear Euthanized After Becoming Too Comfortable with Humans
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a caution to residents about the hazards of feeding wild bears, following a distressing incident involving a black bear near Eugene. According to ODFW, the bear had become too accustomed to human interaction...