Missing Izzy’s? This Oregon Pizza Buffet Has Been Packing Plates Since 1964

If you’ve been quietly mourning the loss of Izzy’s Pizza in Oregon — the buffet trays, the birthday parties, the sound of arcade games humming in the background — you’re not alone. For years, families across the state wondered where to go for that same kind of fast,...

One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974

There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...

If You Love Brisket, This Portland Restaurant Serving Texas BBQ Is A Must-Visit

There is something unmistakable about the smell of wood smoke drifting through a neighborhood before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. In Northeast Portland, that scent has been part of the morning air since 2006. It rolls out of a wood-burning smoker...

When Portland Had a Pizza Palace With a Pipe Organ the Size of a House

There are some places that fade quietly into history. And then there are places that refuse to die because too many people still remember exactly how they sounded. I was born in 1981, which means I just missed the full force of Organ Grinder Restaurant. By the time I...

Locals Line Up for the Fish and Chips at This Unassuming Stop Just Off Highway 101

Some days on the Oregon coast feel like they’re meant for surprises, and discovering J’s Fish & Chips was exactly that kind of day. It’s the kind of place you could drive past a dozen times without a second glance, tucked into a simple strip-mall stretch just off...
Nearly 1,000 Lightning Flashes Strike Lane County, Spark New Wildfires

Nearly 1,000 Lightning Flashes Strike Lane County, Spark New Wildfires

A surge of thunderstorm activity lit up western Oregon earlier this week, with nearly 1,000 lightning flashes striking across Lane County and igniting new wildfires in the southern Willamette Valley and Cascade Range. The National Weather Service reported about 600 cloud-to-cloud strikes and another 300 to 400 bolts hitting the ground on Monday. Roughly 20 to 40 of those ground strikes landed west of Goshen and south of Eugene, where one is suspected of sparking the Spencer Butte fire. The...

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.

Visit The Incredible Farm In Oregon Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Juicy Berries

Visit The Incredible Farm In Oregon Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Juicy Berries

Dappled light coming down through tree branches laden with juicy fruit, the smell of fresh air, the tinkle of laughter, and the sound of goats. Wait? Goats? Well it wouldn’t be a full farm experience if you didn’t get to visit some friendly farm animals while you’re there. Draper Girls Country Farm has made it their mission to open up the farming experience to you.

The Iconic Hiking Trail In Oregon That Will Transport You To Another World

The Iconic Hiking Trail In Oregon That Will Transport You To Another World

The gentle sound of icy water rushing down stream as it winds it’s way through the trees, wind passing through branches, and lapping water at the lake’s edge. Shady green forest, lava flows, gorgeous mountain views, waterfalls, and meadows. All of these things are waiting for you on the Green Lakes Trail in central Oregon.

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!

How To Drive in Snow & Ice Safely

How To Drive in Snow & Ice Safely

With heavy snow right now in Oregon (at least heavy for us), I thought it would be a good time to offer some useful tips on how to drive in the snow. Driving in the snow can be challenging, even for many of us who have a lot of experience driving through the white...

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