Yelp Names 15 Oregon Food Carts Among the Best in the Country
Look, we get it—Yelp insists on calling them “food trucks,” but here in Oregon, we know the truth: they’re food carts, and we love them like family. And apparently, the rest of the country is finally catching on. Ahead of National Food Truck Day (Friday, June 27), Yelp released its annual list of the Top 100 food trucks in the U.S. And while no Oregon-based cart cracked the top 10, our humble little state still made a massive showing—15 Oregon food carts landed on the list, second only to...
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.
This Historic Oregon Lodge Took 85 Years To Complete And Was Almost Torn Down
Difficulty accessing the area, financial issues, and lack of repairs plagued the lodge from the start. At one point the ceiling and floors were sagging and the walls were ready to collapse! Thankfully this historic site was saved and repaired for future generations!
Treat Yourself To Savory Fish & Chips At This Local Favorite Oregon Coast Food Truck
Perfectly fried fish and chips, fish tacos, and oh so delicious shrimp finacho are all reasons that this little red food truck will become your new favorite place to grab a bite to eat in Gold Beach.
An Oregon Coast Inn Has Earned a Spot in the 15 Best Beach Resorts in the US
The Stephanie Inn, situated along the picturesque Oregon coast, has earned yet another distinction to enhance its prestigious reputation. This 42-room haven in Cannon Beach is the sole establishment...
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!
Folks Drive For Miles For This Finger Lickin’ Texas BBQ at a Remote Country Store in Oregon
Folks, I've been around the block more times than I care to admit, chewed on brisket from one end of this great nation to the other, but let me tell y'all something right now: there ain't nothing—I...
Cassidy’s Restaurant And Bar – A Portland Gem Serving Delights Since 1979
If you're strolling through downtown Portland craving something truly special, Cassidy's Restaurant and Bar is a must-visit spot. Nestled in a historic building around the corner from the iconic...
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...
14 Cold Cases In Oregon That Still Have Authorities Baffled
A cold case is defined as a homicide or murder that has been thoroughly investigated, with all leads exhausted, yet remains unsolved. Something about these scenarios is oddly captivating to the human psyche. I grew up watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid (can y'all...
In-N-Out Possibly Coming To Portland Metro Area
If you're in love with In-N-Out Burger's delicious fries and burgers and live in the Portland Metro area, you may soon be able to grab your favorite meal close to home. In-N-Out Bought A New Property In Tualatin Oregon The Portland Business Journal recently reported...
We Ate the Best Breakfast EVER in Lincoln City Oregon
When the original little red-painted building burned nearly to the ground in July 2019, a community mourned. The cafe was a pit stop en route to the coast for Oregonians since the 1920s. I remember visiting Otis Cafe at its old location on the way to visit friends in...
Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail: Trek From Corvallis All the Way to the Ocean
50 years in the making, numerous volunteers, thousands of hours (over 2,500 a year!), and permission from generous private landowners; this is what went into the making of the C2C. The non-profit "Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail" is a 60-mile journey through beautiful...
Four Of Our Favorite Relaxing Getaways In Oregon
Sometimes we need to take a step back from life for a moment and just breathe. One of our favorite ways to relax is to get out into nature or get out of town for the weekend. For some people, planning a weekend getaway and trying to find a good place to stay can be...
Oregon Initiative Seeks To Make Hunting And Fishing Illegal In Oregon
Initiative Petition 13 (IP 13) is a ballot initiative in Oregon aimed at removing many of the current exemptions to Oregon's animal cruelty laws. The petition needs to gather 112,020 signatures by July 2022 in order to be put on Oregon's general election ballot in...
You’ll Love This Magical Train Ride Along The Oregon Coast
The Oregon coast is a must for anyone visiting Oregon, and is gorgeous at any time of year. One of our favorite ways to see the coast is by rail with the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, a non-profit museum organization that loves taking guests on stunning rail...
Thousands of live sand dollars wash up on Oregon Coast
The sand dollar, or "sea biscuit" can vary from a rich reddish-brown to a vibrant shade of purple, and is hairy in its prime. It is one of the most beautiful and coolest things you can find when visiting the coast lines. They are a species of sea urchin, which is...
Nez Perce Tribe Reclaim 148 Acres Of Homeland In Joseph, Oregon
144 years after the Nez Perce were driven out of their homeland in the Wallowa Valley in Eastern Oregon, members of the tribe have returned to bless 148 acres of reclaimed land. After working for years to keep a connection to their ancestral land, the Nez Perce were...
This Gorgeous 111-Year-Old Church Is Now Home to Steeplejack Brewing
Brody Day and Dustin Harder wanted to create a space in Portland where the community could gather, and where everyone would feel welcome. The two spent two years making this dream become a reality and transforming a 111 year old empty Portland church building into a...