This Old School Astoria Gem Has Been Dishing Out Rich Frozen Custard For Decades

There are certain places on the Oregon Coast that feel stitched into your memory. For me, one of those places is Custard King. Every time I find myself in Astoria, whether it is a windy spring afternoon or one of those golden summer evenings when the river glows, I...

The Little Boat in Astoria That Put Albacore Fish and Chips on the Map

We first wrote about the Bowpicker back in 2017, and nearly a decade later it remains one of the most iconic food stops on the Oregon Coast. In a state full of incredible seafood, trendy coastal restaurants, and polished waterfront dining rooms, this little converted...

Local Favorite Track Town Pizza Brings Its Legendary Pies to Thurston in Springfield

There are certain restaurants that become part of a town’s identity. Not just places you grab dinner, but places woven into memories. Since 1978, Track Town Pizza has been one of those places in Eugene. Now, that same old school, community rooted pizza joint has...

This Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare

Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in Springfield, Oregon has been turning out thick, juicy patties since 1947,...

This Old School Oregon Café Might Serve The Best Marionberry Pie On The Coast

We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out beside us in that moody gray way it does. You know the feeling — salty...
Man Drowns After Falling Into Thor’s Well Near Yachats

Man Drowns After Falling Into Thor’s Well Near Yachats

A man drowned Monday after falling into Thor’s Well, the third such fatality since 2017 at the notoriously dangerous natural feature near Cape Perpetua, just south of Yachats, according to The Lincoln Chronicle and the Yachats Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched around 3:40 p.m. after witnesses reported that the man had been swept into the churning sinkhole by an incoming tide. By the time responders arrived, the victim was already dead inside the 20- to 30-foot-deep hole carved...

How To Get A Permit To Cut Down A Christmas Tree In A National Forest

Not sure how to cut down your own Christmas tree in Oregon, where to go to do it, or how to get your permit? We've got you covered!

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5 Cozy Cabins In Sunriver You Can Rent Right Now

5 Cozy Cabins In Sunriver You Can Rent Right Now

Forest bathing, paddling, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, stargazing, and snowboarding are just a few of the reasons people travel to central Oregon. Areas like Bend and Sunriver have a lot to offer those seeking to get away from the daily stresses of work and...

Guide To Sparks Lake: Sparks Lake In Central Oregon Is Simply Breathtaking

Guide To Sparks Lake: Sparks Lake In Central Oregon Is Simply Breathtaking

Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos.  Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than this.  If you're...

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