Portland Yoga Scene Thrives Amid Reports That Downtown Is Making a Comeback
PORTLAND, OR — City leaders and local news outlets confirmed this week that Portland’s downtown is officially “back,” citing increased foot traffic, renewed holiday shopping interest, and a thriving public yoga scene that appears to require no studios, memberships, or basic awareness of surroundings. Once written off after years of pandemic closures, protest-related fires, and the kind of civic soul-searching that ends with plywood murals, downtown Portland is now being celebrated as vibrant...
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 Authentic German Bakery Has The Best Soft Pretzels In Oregon
These aren’t just any pretzels, they’re the real deal, crafted by hand with the kind of care and tradition that founder Edgar Loesch picked up from his German roots.
This Unassuming Little Market on the Oregon Coast is Home to a Family’s Legendary Hot Dog
With over 1.5 million hotdogs sold and counting, this little market has definitely earned its “world famous” reputation. The homemade mustard is sweet & spicy but not hot.
The Gorge Is a Stunning Backdrop For Exotic Animals At This Free Drive Through Ranch
If you're searching for a family outing that blends the great outdoors with a dash of wild excitement, this one-of-a-kind drive-through experience should be your adventure radar. Hidden away just...
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!
Chase Down This Eugene Food Truck For The Best Tacos You’ve Ever Tasted
In West Eugene, on the corner of Echo Hollow Road and Barger Drive and next to four other carts, lies a bright orange food truck that serves some of the best, most authentic, homemade Mexican food...
Relive Your Childhood Fantasies at the First Ever GoonFest Brewfest
Those of us who grew up in the 80s share a lot of cultural touchstones, but few reach the level of the seminal masterpiece, The Goonies. If you’re anything like me and can easily roll off Goonies...
The Lodge Restaurant In Oregon Was Recently Named One Of America’s Most Beautiful Places To Dine
Ponderosa pines, wide open spaces, and panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains are just a few of the reasons that people have been coming back for over 50 years now.
Excessive Heat, Thunderstorms, Fire Near Border A Concern For Wildfires In Southern Oregon
While much of Oregon is under heat advisories, Southern Oregon is under excessive heat warnings, red flag warnings, and fire watches this weekend and is preparing for thunderstorms and potential new fires. Many new wildfires have already started due to lightning...
Guadalupe Fur Seal Recovering After Being Found Wrapped in Marine Debris
A Guadalupe fur seal pup was rescued after being found wrapped in debris on Salishan Beach near Lincoln City, Oregon. The rescue was a collaboration between the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), and SeaLife Response,...
Man Starting Fires in Oregon Gets Tied to Tree by Locals
In an unsettling event that took place Monday, a man from Veneta, Oregon, by the name of Trennon Smith was starting wildfires in a remote forested corner of Oregon, as reported by The Oregonian. According to a sheriff, the man was tied to a tree by three local...
Family Of Wolves Spotted Near Deschutes And Klamath County Line – Oregon
After federal protection for gray wolves in Western Oregon was restored earlier this year, wildlife biologists are interested to see groups of wolves like the ones caught on this photo by trail camera roaming in Western Oregon. Wolf Pups Near Deschutes And Klamath...
Hiking Guide To Short Sand Beach In Oregon
Not far from Manzanita Oregon lies a little gem of a beach tucked in between volcanic basalt and sandstone cliffs and accessed via a trail through gorgeous coastal forests. Short Sand beach features a waterfall in wet months and is popular with surfers, hikers, and...
The Tenacious Jack Black Pays a Visit to Oregon’s Northeast Corner
Photos began appearing recently on Oregon social media accounts featuring actor and all-around rockstar Jack Black. In one photo with his family, Tyler Hodge described Black as "an awesome guy and so humble". Decked out in a straw sun hat and psychedelic cat t-shirt,...
Stand By Me Day Celebration is Back in Oregon This Weekend
In honor of the 36th anniversary of the release of Stand By Me, the yearly event is back and just days away. Said to be the biggest celebration yet, the Linn County Historical Museum and the historic town of Brownsville are busy putting the final touches now. Fans of...
Illinois River Trail in Oregon Opening After 20 Years of Closure
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
Kyron Horman’s Mom Asks For New Task Force To Investigate Disappearance
Summary of what we know about this case so far: On June 4th, 2010 a little boy named Kyron Horman (age 7) went missing after his step-mother Terri Horman dropped him off at school. Kyron's disappearance prompted Oregon's largest-ever search operation. Kyron has not...
Portland Makes “World’s Great Places of 2022” List by Time Magazine
Time Magazine has recognized Portland, Oregon as one of the World's Great Places of 2022, in an article published this last week. Time gives credit to Portland for the city's commitment to planet Earth, with new infrastructure for cyclists and walkers. As Time...