Early-Morning Crash Into Tree on Highway 58 Near Oakridge Claims Two Lives
According to Oregon State Police, a single-vehicle crash just east of Oakridge claimed the lives of two young women in the early hours of February 8. Troopers were called out around 1:30 a.m. to milepost 40, where an eastbound Toyota Tacoma had left the roadway and slammed head-on into a tree. The driver, 25-year-old Anais Spring Rowell of Oakridge, and her passenger, 24-year-old Malia Kana Malo, also of Oakridge, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say neither woman was...
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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 Restaurant In Oregon’s Wine Country Will Transport You Straight To Spain
For a taste of Spain with a Northwest twist, La Rambla stands out as a go-to spot in McMinnville. La Rambla Restaurant & Bar is a culinary treasure in McMinnville, right in the heart of Oregon’s...
These Ancient Lava Caves in Northern California Are Like Stepping Into Another World
900 caves, pretty wildflowers, stunning vistas, and oh yeah, did we mention that it’s not far from the Oregon-California border? A year pass gets you in here and at Crater Lake National Park!
Become a Gourmet Chef at This Unique Farm-to-Table Cooking School in Oregon
Ready to learn, laugh, and feast? This is a food adventure, and at the end of the night, you may find it hard to leave.
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
Transport Yourself to Southern Italy at this Lively Eugene Restaurant
Even though Osteria DOP has only been open a year and a half, it’s garnered praise across the board for not just being the most authentic Italian food in Eugene, but the best food in Eugene period!...
Oregon Snags Four Spots On Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Sushi Restaurants, One In Top 7
Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school,...
Knock Back Award-Winning Beer at this Historic Astoria Brewery
Fort George Brewery sits in one of the most imposing buildings in Astoria and takes up an entire city block. In addition to its award-winning beer, the brewery also serves up some of the best food...
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...
Plans for Oneonta Gorge Reopening in Motion, No Date in Sight
Until 2017, the incomparable Oneonta Gorge on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge was accessible to the public and a much-beloved spot to visit during the hot summer months. The Eagle Creek Fire started by illegal fireworks on September 2 of that year changed...
Multnomah Falls: A Must-See Destination on Your Oregon Itinerary
Multnomah Falls is a popular and iconic destination in Oregon, attracting around 2.5 million visitors annually as Oregon's tallest waterfall. This popular attraction is located within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Multnomah Falls: The Jewel of the...
Mt. Hood, Oregon – A Travel Guide To One Of The World’s Most Beautiful Mountains
Mount Hood is an Oregon icon. It's one of the top destinations in northwest Oregon for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, and one of the best spots in Oregon for mountain biking and hiking in warm months. People enjoy visiting the many lakes on Mt Hood,...
Snow & Heavy Wind Closes I-84 Through Columbia River Gorge
With snow dumping and high winds in the Columbia River Gorge, multiple sources are reporting Interstate 84 has been closed in both directions at milepost 17 in Troutdale to milepost 82 near The Dalles. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed the section...
Uk site warns Mt. Hood “south of Portland” may erupt in 2022
The things you read on the internet are quite comical at times, especially when it's some site using stock images of Oregon across the world. Apparently not only is Mount Hood south of Portland (it is east in case you were wondering), but it may even erupt in the new...
Free Parking & Guided Hikes For State Parks Start Jan 1, 2022
Are you ready to put your hiking shoes to the dirt and get out there? Start the year off right in Oregon with one of the healthiest things you can do this year by hiking in Oregon. So get out there, get some fresh air, and soak in the beauty. Guided hikes in Oregon...