by Danielle Denham | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Willamette Valley
Located just off Main Street in Springfield, Oregon, the Kona Café Hawaiian Barbecue has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike for as long as I can remember. If you're looking for a taste of the islands in the Pacific Northwest, Kona Café is the place to be....
by Tyler James | Feb 22, 2023 | Adventures, Beaches, Camping, Oregon Coast, Western Oregon
Ahhh, the Oregon coast. With miles of sandy beaches, breathtaking rocky shoreline views, and many outdoor activities to explore, it's a special place unlike anywhere else. Packing up the RV and road trip along the Oregon coast is a fantastic way to explore one of the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Feb 19, 2023 | Adventures, Beaches, Featured, Interesting, Lodging, Oregon Coast, Photography, Travel, Western Oregon
Taking the 1st, 3rd, and 6th spot in a new ranking of the top 15 resorts in the US, Oregon is quickly emerging as a premier vacation destination for those seeking rest and relaxation. With its stunning natural landscapes and abundance of outdoor activities, it's no...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 18, 2023 | Architecture, Conservation, History, Movies/TV Shows, News
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the theater as they came out. Not that they were great by any stretch of the imagination, but two things...
by Tyler James | Feb 18, 2023 | News, Oregon Coast, Videos
The Oregon Coast is home to a color-changing creature that is a “master of disguise,” according to a video that shows the creature swimming through tide pools. A change in its coloring and texture can be seen as it glides through the shallow water and reaches a rocky...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 17, 2023 | Food & Drink, Portland, Willamette Valley
As I sit here at home in front of my laptop typing away, every now and again there's a place that's painful to write about. Not painful in an "ouch" sort of way, but in the sense that it floods back warm memories of family and food so good that just looking at photos...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Feb 17, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Delicious milkshakes, home cooked food, and mouth watering breakfast served all day long are what you'll find at Polar King in Gresham. Located in Multnomah County, Oregon, Gresham is the fourth-largest city in the state. With over 113,000 residents as of 2021, the...
by Tyler James | Feb 16, 2023 | Food & Drink, History, Restaurants, Western Oregon
Unless you make it a point to take scenic drives through Oregon, you likely won’t find yourself passing through the small town of Brownsville anytime soon. However, you may want to consider setting aside an afternoon to do just this. Founded in 1846, this historic,...
by Tyler James | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Fun, Food & Drink, Travel, Western Oregon
Oregonians love their burgers, fries, and shakes, and as a result, we have a seemingly-endless array of hometown classic burger joints. While Bonanza Drive-Up in Cottage Grove isn't too fancy, it has proven itself to be a favorite with locals and out-of-towners who...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 15, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Portland, Restaurants
Listen up foodies, sometimes you can sniff out a top-notch eatery from a mile away, like a bloodhound on the scent of a juicy steak. But when a restaurant has a line so long it would make Disneyland envious, that's when you know it's the real deal. Portland, known for...
