You Can See Hundreds of Bison and Buy Free Range Meat at This 7000-Acre Oregon Ranch

There are certain things you expect to see while driving through northeast Oregon. Rolling wheat fields, old barns, cattle grazing beneath enormous skies, and eventually the jagged peaks of the Wallowa Mountains rising ahead of you. Image Copyright The Author A herd...

This Beloved Oregon Restaurant Has a Train Running Through the Dining Room

Some restaurants win you over with a view. Others have a famous pie, a century-old recipe, or a neon sign travelers have been stopping beneath for generations. In Baker City, one of Oregon's most memorable roadside restaurants has something considerably harder to...

This Former Church in Downtown Springfield Is Now a Lively Food Hall With Drinks and Live Music

Some places make an impression before the food ever reaches the table. PublicHouse in downtown Springfield is one of them. I recently met up with fellow members of my high school graduating class, the Class of 2000, at PublicHouse. It had been years since some of us...

A Former Coast Guard Ship Is Now One of the Oregon Coast’s Coolest Seafood Restaurants

Some restaurants give you a waterfront view. Big Fish Cafe gives you that, plus the entire boat. Tucked beside the Umpqua River in Reedsport, this wonderfully unexpected restaurant occupies a former Coast Guard cutter that’s been transformed into a warm, quirky place...

This Historic Pendleton Steakhouse Is One Of Oregon’s Best Places To Experience The Old West

Walk through the doors at Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon and it doesn't take long to realize this isn't just another place to grab a bite to eat. Rich woodwork, handcrafted details, glowing antique style lighting, historic artifacts, and the unmistakable spirit of...
Portland Police Warn Enforcing Laws Could Result In Suspects Staying In Jail For Entire Afternoon

Portland Police Warn Enforcing Laws Could Result In Suspects Staying In Jail For Entire Afternoon

PORTLAND, OR — In what officials are calling a “deeply concerning and potentially irreversible shift,” Portland police warned Friday that fully enforcing existing laws could lead to suspects remaining in jail for an entire afternoon, marking a dramatic departure from the city’s long-standing catch-and-release rhythm. “This is exactly the kind of slippery slope we’ve been trying to avoid,” said one visibly uneasy officer, staring out over a downtown block he confirmed he’d already responded to...

This Old-Time Oregon Railroad Is One of the Most Magical Ways to See Fall Color

Ever wanted to take a stunning train ride through Oregon's gorgeous landscape in fall? Sumpter Valley Railroad has you covered with fall and Halloween rides.

This Beloved Oregon Bakery Has Been Baking From Scratch Since 1924

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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.

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Oregon Moves Towards Legalizing Self-Service Gas Stations

Oregon Moves Towards Legalizing Self-Service Gas Stations

In a historic move, the Oregon state legislature has passed a bill allowing consumers to pump their own gas, a practice previously prohibited since 1951. The self-service gas bill passed the state Senate with bipartisan support, 16-9, following its approval in the...

Seven Perfect Rivers for Summer Tubing in Oregon

Seven Perfect Rivers for Summer Tubing in Oregon

Could there be a more quintessential summer activity than floating down a cool river on a hot day in an inner tube? It’s one of the first things my mind goes to when I think of the best ways to waste a 90 degree day in August—grab your friends, inflate some inner...

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