Emigrant Fire in Oregon Grows Beyond 30,000 Acres, Forces Trail and Campground Closures
Just as Oregonians were gearing up for Labor Day adventures, the Emigrant Fire has thrown a wrench in travel plans. What started as a lightning strike on August 24, 2025, has exploded into a fast-moving wildfire that has already burned more than 30,000 acres southeast of Oakridge. Firefighters are battling steep terrain and dry, late-summer conditions, and so far, containment remains at zero. The Pacific Northwest is now dealing with 19 large active wildfires, including 14 in Washington and...
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.
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...
Cassidy’s Restaurant And Bar – A Portland Gem Serving Delights Since 1979
If you're strolling through downtown Portland craving something truly special, Cassidy's Restaurant and Bar is a must-visit spot. Nestled in a historic building around the corner from the iconic...
The Gingerbread House In Oregon With French Toast That Will Melt In Your Mouth
If you've ever driven to the coast from Eugene along Highway 126, you've probably noticed the old timey building on the side of the highway that looks like a gingerbread house and thought, "What is...
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!
Embrace the Warmth of Home Cooking in This Small Town Oregon Restaurant
Crafted with care and served with a smile, the tasty dishes found here are bound to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
This Fun Wine Shuttle Lets You Choose From 3 of the Finest Vineyards in the Willamette Valley
Let's talk about one of Oregon's lushest (no pun intended) landscapes—the Willamette Valley. It's a haven for anyone who appreciates a good glass of wine and the stories behind each vineyard. I...
Get Your Sugar Fix at This Cozy Sweets Shop in the Sweetest Oregon Beach Town
Manzanita is one of my favorite beach towns on the Oregon Coast, and though it isn’t very big, it has some of the best shops you’ll find up and down the state. Anytime I’m here I take a leisurely...
Breathtaking Helicopter Tours of Oregon Are Happening Now
This one-of-a-kind adventure is waiting just around the corner from your favorite Portland coffee shops and restaurants in the Old Town District. Oregon Helicopters is the largest air tour company in the state of Oregon, and most of their flights take off from a...
This Remote Oregon Tavern is Known for Their Mouthwatering Chicken
How on Earth did I not know about this place until recently? If you are headed to Central Oregon, there's a little local favorite known as Manley's Tavern where the mouthwatering chicken is a favorite with locals and campers alike, and absolutely worth dropping in...
The Summer Kite Festival on the Oregon Coast Happening This Weekend
One of the most fun events on the Oregon Coast is about to go down this weekend, and you won't want to miss it! The annual Summer Kite Festival goes for two days, starting tomorrow on June 22, 2019 and will run until the 23rd. This Lincoln City family vacation...
This Unique Tube Track in Oregon Opens Just in Time For Summer
Everyone knows what fun it is to go zipping down the side of Mt. Hood on an innertube in the winter, but not many realize you can still go tubing in the summer. Summer Tube hill at Mt. Hood's Adventure Park is the perfect place to take family and friends this summer...
Five Awesome Summer Camps in 2019 for Kids in Oregon
As most Oregonians know, our state is replete with incredible outdoor and indoor activities for our kiddos. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and as parents you're probably already brainstorming fun things to do, with and without your littles in our season of...
Some Of The Highest Quality Hemp On Earth Is Being Grown In Southern Oregon By Hemptown USA
Hard work, great conditions and sheer tenacity has led Oregon-grown Hemptown USA to become the producer of some of the finest hemp products in the United States. Southern Oregon has a long history of growing hemp and marijuana that is famous the world-over, and now...
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Ticks In Oregon
As the weather gets warmer and more people venture out into their back yard or favorite hiking trail, the risk for people picking up a tick and contracting a tick borne illness like Lyme disease rises. But how bad is Lyme disease, and what are your chances of picking...
Oregon Could Be Moving To Permanent Daylight Savings Time
Oregon Lawmakers have voted on a measure to make daylight savings time permanent, which means Oregonians may no longer have to change their clocks twice yearly ("Spring ahead," "Fall behind"). A 37-20 Vote In a 37-20 vote, the Oregon House decided to make daylight...
Grab This App To Find the Perfect Swimming Hole in Oregon
It's that time of year again, and what better way to beat the heat than take advantage of all of the amazing places you can find to swim in Oregon. No matter if you've lived in Oregon forever and you are tired of going to the same places to swim every year, or you are...
Hike to Butte Creek Falls in Oregon
Update 4/29/19: We discovered yesterday on our hike to Butte Creek Falls, the original route to get here is now blocked off by Weyerhaeuser. You can still take Crooked Finger Road, although you are looking at an additional hike just over 2 miles down a gravel road...