Oregon’s $20 Paddle Fee Could Be Sunk By Voter Revolt
Starting in 2026, even a small kayak or paddleboard will need a $20 annual permit to legally hit the water.
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.
Oregon Is Now Home To The Largest ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’ In the World
Step into the heart of eastern Oregon, where the night sky unveils a spectacle so mesmerizing that it's officially been crowned the world's largest International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Imagine a canvas...
This Cozy Small Town Oregon Shop Serves The Most Mouthwatering Australian Meat Pies
Flaky, buttery crust surrounds delicious fillings like ground beef, lamb, and even kangaroo. If you want to try something different and utterly delicious, this is the spot!
Folks Drive For Miles For This Finger Lickin’ Texas BBQ at a Remote Country Store in Oregon
Folks, I've been around the block more times than I care to admit, chewed on brisket from one end of this great nation to the other, but let me tell y'all something right now: there ain't nothing—I...
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!
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Portland Restaurants in 2024
Wondering which Portland eateries rise above the rest? Direct and no-nonsense, our guide shares the city’s cream-of-the-crop dining spots. Skip the guesswork and dive straight into a selection of...
The Classic Diner In Oregon Where Locals Catch Up Over A Hearty Breakfast
Found in Salem, Oregon, Patty's Off-Center Cafe has been a hidden gem since its inception in February of 2015. With a modest 38-seat setup, this unassuming diner has quickly become a staple for...
The Pies At This Popular Oregon Restaurant Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away
There’s not a lot to see in the small, blink-and-you'll-miss-it town of Westport along Hwy 30. In fact, the one establishment you probably do know here lies between Clatskanie and Astoria and is the...
Cannon Beach at Ecola State Park Shut Down – January 2020
Cannon Beach at Ecola State Park on the Oregon coast is a favorite spot for many Oregonians, but was recently shut down due to storm damage to the road into the area. Crews are currently evaluating the road damage and soil conditions as well as repair options, though...
Stunning Sand Art: Magical Sand Labyrinths On The Oregon Coast
Have you ever seen sand art so extravagant? Denny Dyke created magic in the sand in Bandon Oregon in the form of sand labyrinths, and you're welcome to come and explore that magic for yourself. Peace and tranquility is the goal as you walk the labyrinth, each one...
Beautiful ‘UFO’ Lenticular Clouds Captured Over Mt Shasta
This UFO shaped cloud appeared over Mt. Shasta in Northern California on the morning of February 12th, 2020. Lenticular clouds like this are a common sight above Mt. Shasta and can be seen from Southern Oregon frequently. The sunrise gave this particular 'lennie' an...
King Tides Set to Return to the Oregon Coast This Weekend
The weekend of February 8th-10th is set to bring some of the highest waves of the year to Coastal Oregon. So just what is a "King Tide"? According to the Oregon King Tides Photo Initiative, "In Oregon, we are using the term ‘king tides’ to refer to the highest winter...
Your Hells Canyon, Oregon Adventure Guide
Hells Canyon on the border of Oregon and Idaho is America's deepest river gorge. This awe-inspiring spot attracts white-water rafters, jet boaters, hikers, campers, and outdoor junkies worldwide. With breathtaking scenery, steep terrain, rocky slopes, and the...
America’s Longest Highway Starts in Oregon
The nation's longest continuous stretch of asphalt starts in Newport, Oregon and ends 3,365 miles away in Boston, MA for one heck of a road trip. Stretching from the Pacific Ocean, US Route 20 extends through 12 states before nearly touching the shores of the Atlantic...
Exploring Oregon’s Incredible Beauty One Video At A Time
Oregon is wild, beautiful, diverse, and breathtaking, and one Oregon man is on a mission to share it's captivating beauty with the world through video. Matt Cook makes outdoor exploration videos featuring places to hike, wildlife refuges, difficult mountain climbing...
Bigfoot is spotted again, this time on a webcam in Washington
Ah yes. The legend of Bigfoot, the hairy man beast that stands "seven to nine feet tall and weighs between 600 and 900 pounds," according to the Unnatural Museum of History. Bigfoot has has been making appearances around North America since first being spotted in the...
12 Keto Friendly Restaurants in Oregon You Might Not Know About
Going keto is easy. Staying keto? Not so much. Instead of caving and ordering that tempting-but-deadly fettuccine alfredo, check out the menus at some of Oregon's most keto-friendly restaurants. Extra bacon, please! 1. CULTURED CAVEMAN (PORTLAND) Beginning life as a...
The Largest Organism on the Planet Is Right Here in Oregon
It's not the Blue Whale. In fact, it has a total weight of more than 20 Blue Whales, and here's a hint: Alice would be proud. Located in the Blue Mountains within the Malheur National Forest in Eastern Oregon, armillaria ostoyae is an enormous organism dubbed the...