First American Pope Wears Cowboy Hat
VATICAN CITY — In a historic and deeply confusing moment for the Catholic Church, newly appointed Pope Robert I — the first American pope in history — made his debut Wednesday morning atop the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica wearing a beige cowboy hat and a soft Midwestern grin. The hat, which Vatican aides confirmed was “absolutely not part of the papal wardrobe,” immediately replaced the traditional white zucchetto — the small skullcap worn by popes for centuries — and sent shockwaves...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
The Gingerbread House In Oregon With French Toast That Will Melt In Your Mouth
If you've ever driven to the coast from Eugene along Highway 126, you've probably noticed the old timey building on the side of the highway that looks like a gingerbread house and thought, "What is...
Enjoy the Best Burgers on the Planet at this Roadside Grill On the Oregon Coast
At the south end of Seaside on the 101, there used to be an old, deteriorating 76 Gas Station that was the first thing to greet travelers as they made their way into town. But all that changed back...
The Fried Pickles At This Oregon Buffalo Wing Joint Are Absolute Fire
The delicious deep fried pickles are reason enough to visit. Add to that the spicy wings with just the perfect amount of kick and packed with flavor, and you’ll be left wanting to come back to this hot spot in PDX again and again.
Hot Springs And Historic Oregon Hotel Opens Again To Public
The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs, formerly known as the Hot Lake Hotel (hit the link here to read our original extensive writeup), is once again open to the public. From the very beginning of the hotel opening, for reasons not entirely known, the building faced the bluff...
Ice Storm Hammers Oregon, Massive Power Outages Could Last Through Weekend
Update at 9:37 a.m. As a result of Friday night's ice storm, the roads are iced over everywhere as well as power lines and trees coming down, also being coated in ice. The Statesman Journal is reporting roughly 260,000 homes in the Willamette Valley and northwest...
Nonprofit Team Organizes Cleanup Effort For Holiday Farm Fire, Volunteers Need
It's been just 5 months since the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged the Blue River area up Mckenzie River in Oregon. The wildfire destroyed over 400 homes in this area alone, and now a grassroots relief team has come together to help some of the homeowners get back on their...
Indoor Dining Allowed Again In Many Oregon Counties
As of Tuesday February 9th, 2021 ten more Oregon counties have dropped down from extreme Covid-19 risk down to high or moderate risk, which is good news for some restaurants and bars. For Oregon counties in the high risk category indoor dining, indoor fitness and...
Fauna Frey, Last Seen in Grants Pass, Oregon, Still Missing After Four Years
45-Year-Old Fauna Frey has been missing since Sunday, June 28, 2020 with no clue as to her current whereabouts. The family has set up an anonymous tip line at 541-359-5638 and email address, [email protected] for anyone who has any leads for her family and law...
Unwind At a Rustic Oregon Cabin With This Gorgeous Mountain View
Birds sing, a gentle breeze blows wispy white clouds across the blue sky, and the warmth of the sun on your face reminds you why you've come: to escape into the wilderness of Oregon's stunning high desert. Perhaps you've come to see the John Day Fossil Beds, or to...
These Very Rare Rock “Red Tower” Formations Were Found Along Oregon Coast
Here's something you don't see every day, which I found particularly interesting. Oregon Coast Beach Connection, a fascinating site that covers anything and everything that's coast-related, recently reported on some rare and surreal rock formations, which have come to...
Bailey’s Taproom in Portland Closes Their Doors Permanently
After temporarily shutting down Bailey's Taproom and their sister bar, The Upper Lip in September, the owner told Brewpublic Saturday they are closing their doors for good. Back in September the owner of the bar, Geoff Phillips told Brewpublic, “I would hope that...
Vancouver Fireworks 4th Of July Show Canceled For 2021
In light of the COVID-19 concerns, the Historic Trust has announced recently they are cancelling its Annual Vancouver Fireworks Spectacular which is held at Fort Vancouver Site. In order for the event to have still gone on, officials with the Historic Trust would have...
The Historic Bijou Theatre In Oregon Has Been Showing Films Since 1937
The movie business has taken a huge hit, especially in light of the recent pandemic. In the age of streaming everything online, even movies recently released, not as many folks are going out to the movies. Incredibly, this historic indoor theater that opened June 3,...