by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 7, 2023 | Featured, News, Weather, Willamette Valley
According to the US National Weather Service, the Willamette Valley could be facing a heatwave for the week of Sunday August 13th, 2023 with temperatures above 100 degrees. People are being urged to make a plan for how they will stay safe and cool during the heatwave....
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 6, 2023 | Featured, News
Recently a new bill approving the legalization of self-serve gas was approved by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. While many consider this a good thing, especially in rural areas, news surrounding the new bill has led to some confusion for Oregon drivers. Can you roll up...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 4, 2023 | Cabins, Featured, Forest Bathing, Interesting, Lodging, Salem, Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley
It's the small touches and warm inviting atmosphere that have made one luxury cabin located on Oregon's Santiam River one of the most welcoming Airbnb's in the United States. Oregon is full of pretty rentals in gorgeous environments, but not all rentals are created...
by Diana Flowers | Aug 3, 2023 | Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Located on a pier in the small coastal town of Bay City, you may not even realize The Fish Peddler is even there if you’re not looking for it. The small restaurant is actually located within the much larger facility of Pacific Oyster (a branch of Pacific Seafood, a...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 1, 2023 | Conservation, Family Fun, Featured, Portland
Get ready for a dose of cuteness! This summer, the Oregon Zoo is welcoming a squad of eleven tiny northwestern pond turtles, each just the size of a shiny quarter. These pint-sized reptilian residents are settling in nicely at the zoo, where the dedicated conservation...
by Tyler James | Aug 1, 2023 | News
Fresh from The Oregonian's news desk, our sights are set on some fascinating wildlife activity - specifically the elusive cougars in Cannon Beach. It's happening again, folks. Not one, but two cougar sightings were recently reported. This is just weeks after another...
by Danielle Denham | Jul 31, 2023 | Featured, Stargazing
Each summer, sky gazers from around the globe eagerly anticipate the awe-inspiring spectacle known as the Perseid Meteor Shower. This mesmerizing cosmic event has entranced spectators for centuries, tracing its roots back to the time of ancient civilizations. This...
by Tyler James | Jul 31, 2023 | News
Hey there, Oregonians! Here's a heads-up for you: starting this Friday, you're going to have a new choice at the gas station. Thanks to House Bill 2426 that recently passed in our state legislature, you'll get the option to fill up your car all by yourself at the pump...
by Danielle Denham | Jul 31, 2023 | Family Fun, Featured, Foraging, Portland, Summer Break, Summer Vacation
As I sit down to write this piece, the sun-kissed berries that danced in the summer sun on my recent visit to Columbia Farms U-Pick on Sauvie Island are still vivid in my mind. Let me take you on a virtual tour of this beautiful piece of Oregon, an agricultural oasis...
by Diana Flowers | Jul 31, 2023 | Adventures, Beaches, Camping, Hiking, Oregon Coast, Travel
Are you looking for a hidden oasis of outdoor recreation, stunning views and wildlife watching? Look no further than the Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon! The Siuslaw spans over 630,000 acres of coastal range terrain along the Pacific Ocean to the edge of the...
