Oregon Camping Season Is Officially Underway Here Are the Campgrounds Opening This Weekend
Oregonians know the feeling. The first stretch of warm spring weather hits, the rain finally backs off a little, and suddenly everyone starts dreaming about campfires, mountain lakes, and waking up to the smell of pine trees instead of alarm clocks. Now, that summer feeling is becoming official. Several popular campgrounds across Willamette National Forest are reopening starting this weekend as the 2026 camping season begins rolling out across the Cascades. For outdoor lovers across Oregon,...
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.
The Most Dramatic Coastal Hikes In Oregon You’ll Never Forget
Windswept cliffs, forested ridges, and haunting ocean views are hallmarks of the Oregon coast. Experience four coastal hikes in Oregon that stir the soul and linger in memory long after the trail fades.
The Oregon Steakhouse That Could Rival Anything In Texas
RingSide Steakhouse has served premium steaks, seafood, and legendary onion rings in Portland for over 80 years, offering a classic dining experience with award-winning wine and timeless charm.
The Lighthouse Bed And Breakfast In Oregon Where A Ghost Comes With The Room Key
Stay at Oregon’s Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B, where history meets haunting. Guests still encounter Rue, the ghostly keeper who drifts through rooms, forever tied to the sea and shore.
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!
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...
The Camp 18 Restaurant And Gift Shop Is The Perfect Cozy Holiday Stop
Whether you’re enjoying a breakfast feast next to the glowing fireplace and gigantic Christmas tree, or browsing the gift shop for Bigfoot-themed souvenirs and local blackberry preserves, it’s an experience that feels both timeless and unique.
Springfield Chick-fil-A: Opening Date Still Unconfirmed
UPDATE: We want to provide an update regarding the opening date of the Chick-fil-A Springfield location at 3450 Gateway Street. While the December 5th date we initially reported was sourced from...
Overturned Truck Unleashes Over 100,000 Salmon into Oregon Waters
In an extraordinary incident last Friday in Northeast Oregon, a 53-foot tanker met with an accident, resulting in over 100,000 live salmon being spilled. Miraculously, a majority of these fish found their way into a nearby creek, continuing their journey, as confirmed...
Iconic Oregon Wilderness Camp For Girls Joins National Register of Historic Places
As reported by The Oregonian, Camp Namanu, Oregon's oldest camp dedicated to girls' nature experiences, has achieved recognition as a National Historic District within the National Register of Historic Places. Boasting over a century of history, this 552-acre forested...
Salem’s Riverfront Park Gears Up for Ultimate Taco Fest with Over 30 Food Trucks This May
Alright taco lovers, gather around because I've got some spicy news that'll make your taste buds dance! Salem's Riverfront Park is about to be transformed into a taco paradise. Yes, you read that right! On May 4, the Northwest Taco Fest is rolling in with a lineup of...
Small Farms in Oregon Suffer as New CAFO Definitions Threaten Livelihoods
In Oregon, the landscape of small-scale farming is undergoing a seismic shift due to recent regulatory changes affecting water rights and farm operations. These changes are casting a shadow over the future of family farms and local agriculture, invoking a series of...
Salem, Oregon Ranks Top 10 In USA Family Friendly Travel Destinations
Recently Yelp, known for reviews of restaurants, attractions and other businesses, compiled a list of America's top 10 family friendly destinations. The ten cities that made the cut were cities that matched the 'good for kids' attribute on Yelp and had high searches...
Planning To Travel for The April 2024 Solar Eclipse? Extreme Warnings Abound For Tourists
If Oregon's 2017 total solar eclipse is any indication, travel to the eastern side of the U.S. to view April 2024's redux is going to be crazy. Quaint towns and remote areas across the U.S. are gearing up for an influx of eclipse enthusiasts eager to witness the awe...
New Beaverton REI Store Opening in April, Set to be the Biggest in the State
Like most outdoorsy Portlanders, I was disappointed but not totally surprised when REI announced last year that its location in the trendy Pearl neighborhood would be closing. The store had been there for 20 years, but due to an increase in crime including thefts and...
Chewing Gum DNA Ends 44-Year Hunt for Oregon Killer
Barbara Mae Tucker, then 19, was a regular student attending Mount Hood Community College in Gresham until on January 15, 1980 the unthinkable happened. Her body was found by another student near the school parking lot, and it was discovered she had been murdered...
Whale Watching Starts Saturday With 14,500 Gray Whales Migrating Close to Oregon’s Coast
This spring, Oregon's State Parks are celebrating the season with a specially extended Whale Watching Week, promising an unforgettable experience. From the 23rd to the 31st of March, enthusiasts are invited to the Oregon Coast to witness the impressive gray whales as...
Oregon Is Now Home To The Largest ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’ In the World
Step into the heart of eastern Oregon, where the night sky unveils a spectacle so mesmerizing that it's officially been crowned the world's largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Imagine a canvas stretching over 2.5 million acres in Lake County, twinkling with...