by Tyler James | Feb 23, 2023 | Adventures
Located directly off SE McLoughlin Blvd in between the Brooklyn and Westmoreland neighborhoods, the MAC’D Window is part of the Commissary Kitchen, a corner that’s packed with small local eateries including pizza, Mexican, and Korean and plenty of picnic tables to...
by Tyler James | Feb 23, 2023 | Adventures, Oregon Coast, Photography, Photos, Travel
If you live in Oregon, then you know just how rare a snow day on the Oregon coast is. Many of us, myself included, woke up to a most beautiful and surprising sight this morning. The power was out briefly, however, at least for us the power has been restored. All the...
by Tyler James | Feb 22, 2023 | Food & Drink, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Restaurants
The Central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City is an unexpected location for an authentic German pub, but you’ll find one here nonetheless! At Autobahn 101 you won’t see BMWs and Volkswagons speeding down the 101 highway (in fact, cars slow down to a crawl as they wend...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Feb 22, 2023 | Adventures, Camping, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Fishing, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Interesting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mt. Hood, Photography, Southern Oregon, Travel, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ziplines
Oregon is well known for its sweeping landscapes, forests, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Few things capture the essence of Oregon's stunning landscapes like the hundreds of tranquil lakes. Whether you're an avid swimmer, kayaker, or simply looking for a...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Willamette Valley
Located just off Main Street in Springfield, Oregon, the Kona Café Hawaiian Barbecue has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike for as long as I can remember. If you're looking for a taste of the islands in the Pacific Northwest, Kona Café is the place to be....
by Tyler James | Feb 22, 2023 | Adventures, Beaches, Camping, Oregon Coast, Western Oregon
Ahhh, the Oregon coast. With miles of sandy beaches, breathtaking rocky shoreline views, and many outdoor activities to explore, it's a special place unlike anywhere else. Packing up the RV and road trip along the Oregon coast is a fantastic way to explore one of the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Feb 19, 2023 | Adventures, Beaches, Featured, Interesting, Lodging, Oregon Coast, Photography, Travel, Western Oregon
Taking the 1st, 3rd, and 6th spot in a new ranking of the top 15 resorts in the US, Oregon is quickly emerging as a premier vacation destination for those seeking rest and relaxation. With its stunning natural landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities, it's no...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 18, 2023 | Architecture, Conservation, History, Movies/TV Shows, News
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the theater as they came out. Not that they were great by any stretch of the imagination, but two things...
by Tyler James | Feb 18, 2023 | News, Oregon Coast, Videos
The Oregon Coast is home to a color-changing creature that is a “master of disguise,” according to a video that shows the creature swimming through tide pools. A change in its coloring and texture can be seen as it glides through the shallow water and reaches a rocky...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 17, 2023 | Food & Drink, Portland, Willamette Valley
As I sit here at home in front of my laptop typing away, every now and again there's a place that's painful to write about. Not painful in an "ouch" sort of way, but in the sense that it floods back warm memories of family and food so good that just looking at photos...
