This Is Not Satire: Portland Rolls Out $100 Fines for Sidewalk Camping in November
PORTLAND, Ore. In news that sounds like a rejected Onion headline but is unfortunately very real, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has announced the city will once again begin enforcing its camping ban starting Nov. 1. Yes, the same ban that originally went into effect in July 2024, paused in February 2025, and then quietly sat in the corner gathering dust is now being dusted off and rebranded as a bold solution to end unsheltered homelessness. By the end of the year, no less. The plan? Hand out...
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.
Wild, Wacky, And Fun – The Oregon Country Fair Is Going To Be Lit
Puppets, belly dancers, parades, jugglers, live music, tightrope walkers and more! This is the best collection of vaudevillians since the 1920’s!
This Ice Cream Festival In Oregon Is About The Sweetest Event You Can Experience
Is it really all you can eat? All you want? Yup! The Scooped Ice Cream Festival is coming with over fifty flavors of ice cream, and it’s all you can eat for the cost of admission!
Pack Your Bags Because Lincoln City’s Summer Kite Festival is This Weekend
There's something uniquely compelling about Lincoln City, Oregon. Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, it's a haven of natural beauty where land, sea, and sky intertwine. If there's one thing...
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 Little Pink House That Serves Up Some Of The Best Breakfast In All Of Oregon
When you see fresh blueberry scones with a delicate lemon glaze coming out of the kitchen, you’ll think, ‘I really want to try that’.
The Art of the Omelete Has Been Perfected at This Cozy Oregon Cafe
If the word “omelette” is in the name of your restaurant and proudly featured on the sign out front, you better be able to deliver on what you advertise. Not to worry, dear reader, because Sybil’s...
The Giant Bloody Marys At This Popular Pub In Oregon Are True Works Of Art
For many of us, going out to brunch with friends doesn’t really count if there’s not a bloody mary involved. Thankfully, folks in West Eugene can now claim one of the best bloodies in town—or is it...
Fort Stevens State Park: Immerse Yourself in a Camping Wonderland
Fort Stevens State Park is one of Oregon's greatest treasures. Located just 20 minutes west of Astoria, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, it's tailor suited for history buffs and nature enthusiasts, beachcombers, campers, and hikers. Image via / Flickr...
The Best Things To Do In Gorgeous Gleneden Beach Oregon This Year
With warm weather on the horizon I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend than with a trip to the gorgeous Oregon coast. Summer is the perfect time to relax and get back to nature alongside old growth forests and wide open beaches. One of our favorite spots to...
DMV to Close Multiple Offices For Summer in Oregon
Due to the fact the Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing worker shortages, and a statewide reorganization of offices, the Corvallis Gazette Times is reporting that 10% of DMV offices will be closing this summer. With six to 60 offices being closed, the offices...
Crater Lake Named Oregon’s Most Beautiful Place – Simply Stunning
Crater Lake in Oregon draws thousands of visitors each year from around the world. It's crystal clear deep blue waters make it an Oregon gem that everyone should visit at least once when traveling through our beautiful state. With gorgeous views, hikes, waterfalls and...
Free Beach Wheelchairs and Accessible Paths Now on Lincoln City Beaches
(Lincoln City) Lincoln City has done something amazing. They found a way to make their beaches accessible to individuals with limited mobility, using the simple, innovative concept of roll-out pathways and free beach wheelchairs. The idea has revolutionary...
Starting Today Permits Needed to Enter Columbia Gorge’s Waterfall Corridor
(Columbia River Gorge) -- If you're looking to visit Oregon's most popular waterfalls by car this summer, you're going to have to plan ahead, wait in line, and pay a fee. A new permit system will be in place from May 24 to Sept. 5, barring how many vehicles can travel...
Mass Reports of Orca Sightings on the Oregon Coast in May
(Oregon Coast) -- May 2022 is turning into every whale watcher's dream. Since late April, orca sightings on the Oregon coast have been sprouting up at an alarming rate. Whale watchers have been flocking to various sites, struggling to catch footage and report the...
More Glass Floats To Drop On Memorial Day In Lincoln City Oregon
Did you miss out on previous glass float drops in Lincoln City Oregon? Finders Keepers is dropping more beautiful glass floats in Lincoln City over Memorial Day weekend, so you'll get a chance to head to the beach and find one of your very own. This is your chance to...
This Oregon Coast Aerial Challenge Course Features a 40-foot Freefall
This strange wooden structure, resembling a cross between a giant birdhouse and a colossal baby mobile, is High Life Adventure Park’s Aerial Challenge Course, located in Seaside Oregon. The course is part of a trend of elevated obstacle courses meant to test...
Unique Things to Do in Bend, Oregon in 2024
Crystal-clear waters, high desert beauty, and mountain adventure all define Bend Oregon as one of Oregon's top vacation destinations. Bend sits on the Deschutes River in Deschutes County and is known for it's breweries, cabins, mountain biking, museums,...