Portland Leaders Float Plan To Convert ICE Building Into Airbnb With ‘Luxury Detention Suites’
PORTLAND, OR — City officials are floating a bold new proposal to convert Portland’s controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement building into an Airbnb, touting it as a potential goldmine of “luxury detention suites” and ironic tourist appeal. Under the plan, the original barbed wire would remain intact to “preserve character,” while holding cells would be marketed as “cozy minimalist suites.” Developers believe the property could quickly attract lifestyle influencers eager to pose in...
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.
Discover a Secret Jungle Gym in the Heart of the Oregon Coast Rainforest
You know you’re in for a full fledged adventure when you start hooking up to a zipline for a quick zip across a lake before you even get into the aerial park.
Enjoy All-Day Breakfast at this Charming Diner in Oregon, Where the Coffee Is Always Fresh
It’s a melting pot, a people watching spot, and one of those really special places with comfort food so good that patrons have been coming back for 46 years.
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.
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!
This Unassuming Brookings Sushi Restaurant is a Leader in Sustainably Sourced Seafood
There’s nothing quite like eating fresh seafood when you’re at the beach, and if you’re on the southern Oregon coast you should head straight to Pacific Sushi and Grill! Here you’ll find some of the...
From G-Strings to Chicken Wings: Chick-Fil-A to Open in a Former Portland Strip Club
In a surprising twist that sounds more like the punchline of a joke than real estate news, a Chick-fil-A is eyeing a spot that's currently shaking things up as a strip club in Portland's Hazelwood...
This Walk-Up Restaurant in Oregon Serves Up Irresistible Homemade Milkshakes
In the quaint town of St. Helens, Oregon, known for its stunning river views and a vibrant community that echoes the warm, folksy charm of a well-loved novel, there lies a small treasure that locals...
Undersea Tongan Volcano Eruption Captured on Stunning Video
Following a tsunami advisory on the entire West Coast of the United States Saturday after a massive undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, a mind blowing video was released which captured the massive eruption. The eruption of the...
Fun Things to See and Do in Newport, Oregon in 2024
If you're headed to the coast, Newport, Oregon may already be on your radar. If it's not, it probably should be! Beautiful beaches, a historic charming downtown, Nye Beach, breweries, unique shops, and mouthwatering seafood are only a few things that come to mind....
2024 Guide to Alvord Desert Hiking, Hot Springs and Camping
When you see it for the first time, you'll probably think, ‘this can't be Oregon, can it?' As your feet crunch across the dry playa it's like walking on an alien planet, not in a state known for lush green forests full of ferns and towering trees. Many...
Tsunami Advisory Issued For US West Coast After Underwater Volcano Erupts
A large undersea volcano that erupted Friday near an island in the South Pacific, has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a tsunami advisory for the Oregon and Washington coasts Saturday morning. "Strong and unusual currents are expected along the coast,...
Finders Keepers 2022: More Glass Floats Scheduled To Drop in Lincoln City
You saw us announce the Lincoln City inaugural Opening Day earlier this month. As much as you wanted to go find yourself a beautiful float on the beach, sadly you just weren't able to fit it in with your busy schedule. But don't worry sad beach hunter, because Finders...
Fort Rock, Oregon: Your Adventure Guide to This Geological Wonder
Fort Rock, Oregon is one of those things you actually have to see to believe. Photos do it no justice. Add to that the wealth of pre-history in the area and you have yourself one of the state's perfect road trip locations. Read on to find out why. So What is Fort...
The Best Tide Pools on The Oregon Coast & Where to Find Them
Tide pools are one of my absolute favorite things about the Oregon Coast (right behind all the beachcombing). In fact, take me with you for a long walk on the beach and I'll be doing less walking and more crouching as I search for all the hidden treasures that the...
Florence, Oregon: A Travel Guide For Unique Things To Do
Around 60 miles west of Eugene you will find Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, with a population of around 8,900 at the time of writing this. Originally inhabited by the Siuslaw tribe of Native Americans, Florence is very...
Wallowa Lake, Oregon in 2023: Your Ultimate Outdoor Destination
Wallowa Lake is easily one of the most beautiful spots in the State of Oregon. Two Pleistocene-era glacial lateral moraines form the 3.7-mile long, 3/4 mile wide, 299-ft. deep ribbon lake's west and east shores. A terminal moraine—the end of the glaciers'...
Over 100 Glass Floats Dropping on Lincoln City Beaches This Weekend
The beloved event, Finders Keepers, is returning to Lincoln City, Oregon this weekend. From January 8th to 9th, 2022, it's your chance to try your luck at finding one of 100 gorgeous hand-blown glass floats on LC's seven miles of coastal beaches. The catch? There is...