Bright Yellow Sky Thing Lingers For Third Day, Officials Urge Residents To Stay Calm
PORTLAND, OR — State and local officials held a brief but tense press conference Wednesday morning to address growing public concern over a bright yellow thing that has remained visible in the sky for a third consecutive day. “This is not an emergency,” officials repeated, while standing under a cloudless blue sky and squinting noticeably. “There is no cause for alarm. Residents are urged to stay calm and avoid prolonged eye contact with the phenomenon.” Experts believe the object is the sun,...
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.
This Little Oregon Beach Features Amazing History And A Beautiful Coastal Waterfall
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small, but it offers big adventures and an even bigger dose of Oregon's coastal beauty. Tucked just five miles south of Cannon Beach, this scenic spot is more...
This Oregon Hill Near Willamina Smiles Back At You Every Autumn
Most visible in fall when the larch turn yellow, Smiley Face Hill is a simple and lovely reminder that even nature has a sense of humor.
Road Trippers Are Obsessed with This Hidden Thai Food Truck In Oregon
Patty’s is all about authentic Thai food, fast friendly service, and creamy Thai iced tea that will hit that sweet spot you’ve been craving all day.
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!
From G-Strings to Chicken Wings: Chick-Fil-A to Open in a Former Portland Strip Club
In a surprising twist that sounds more like the punchline of a joke than real estate news, a Chick-fil-A is eyeing a spot that's currently shaking things up as a strip club in Portland's Hazelwood...
This Walk-Up Restaurant in Oregon Serves Up Irresistible Homemade Milkshakes
In the quaint town of St. Helens, Oregon, known for its stunning river views and a vibrant community that echoes the warm, folksy charm of a well-loved novel, there lies a small treasure that locals...
Central Oregon’s Food Scene Gets Major Upgrade With 10 New Trucks
Slated to open in 2025, the site will feature a new taphouse and event center along with 10 new food trucks prioritizing flavor with an emphasis on home made food.
Shake Shack Is Finally Coming To Portland
Shake Shack is known across the U.S. for it's delicious classic burgers and fries, and will soon be in Portland for Oregonians to enjoy. In 2004 Shake Shack started from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, New York. It quickly found success and had...
7 Awesome Places To Stand Up Paddleboard In Oregon
Oregon has so many magnificent waterways and lakes to get out and explore that it would be hard to get to them all (but we can try). One great way to experience mellow lakes and rivers is stand up paddleboarding also known as SUP. Watch the short video below to get...
This Oregon Conservancy Is Helping Identify Rare Apple Varieties Lost To Time
Apple pie, apple fritters, and an essential addition to school lunchboxes, apples are a staple to the American diet and a childhood favorite for many. What you may not know is that North America used to have 17,000 varieties of domesticated apples. Today only around...
40-Foot Whale Washes Up On Oregon Coast Overnight
Just a few miles North of Pacific City and Cape Kiwanda you will find the Sandlake Recreation Area, where a 40 foot male grey whale washed up on Sand Lake overnight. The area covers 1,076 acres of open sand dunes, surrounded by forests and along side the Pacific...
Mysterious Lights in Sky Friday Night Cause Stir in Eugene Area
In the day of UFO sightings becoming a regular thing, people are naturally curious and drawn to explainable lights and flying objects in the sky. As now even reported by local news stations as staff at KEZI counted counted 20 lights over a 10 minute period coming from...
Infamous Lone Gray Wolf, OR-7, Presumed Dead, Left His Mark Forever
In 1843, our Oregon pioneer forefathers gathered in a series of meetings that would unite them to a common purpose while ultimately causing the extinction of the indigenous Gray Wolf from our state lands. Wolves were as troublesome to early settlers and their...
There’s a Death Metal Band Dedicated to The Simpsons’ Ned Flanders
Why exactly? We don't know. What we do know is that The Simpsons' Springfield is (of course) Springfield, Oregon, and that the metal band Okilly Dokilly is EVERYTHING Ned Flanders. A few weeks ago, the closing credits of the 659th episode of The Simpsons were suddenly...
Visit An Awe-Inspiring Underground River Flowing Through Oregon
Many have heard about the Oregon Caves near Cave Junction Oregon, but not many know the intriguing tale about their discovery. The story starts on a hunting trip in 1874 with Elijah Davidson and his faithful dog. Check out the video below to see how an underground...
Take a Drive Through This Incredible 600-Acre Oregon Animal Park
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at YOU), think again. Your private drive in your own...
Take a Virtual Tour Through This Famous Japanese Garden in Oregon
Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has become an Oregon gem and a Portland treasure and is much...