by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 8, 2022 | Featured, History, History, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Restaurants, Travel
Built in 1926, the Barlow Trail Roadhouse is full of history and has been well loved by locals and travelers for 96 years. If you're in Welches, Oregon or traveling over Mount Hood on Highway 26, you'll want to stop in for a piece of delicious peanut butter pie,...
by Tyler James | Dec 6, 2022 | News
Measure 114 which narrowly passed in Oregon, is set to take effect Thursday as planned. The new law, said to be the strictest in the nation, will ban ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds, as well as require a gun permit to purchase a firearm. On Tuesday...
by Megan Fisk | Dec 4, 2022 | Bend, Central Oregon, Featured, Shop, Things To Do
It's that time of year where people like to get warm and cozy and hunker down for the evening on the couch with a good book. If you are in need of a book to read and enjoy supporting local business, then look no further than Big Story Bookstore, located near downtown...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 3, 2022 | Featured, News, Oregon Coast, Travel
On Tuesday November 29th, 2022 rain and strong winds made rock and mud come crashing down a mountainside and onto U.S. 30 near Astoria, Oregon. This is a major road between Portland and Astoria, which is now closed so crews can remove the 1,800 cubic yards of debris....
by Megan Fisk | Nov 30, 2022 | Featured, Interesting, Stargazing
Stargazing; one of mankind's oldest pastimes, enjoyed by civilizations for millions of years. Catching a glimpse of a shooting star can feel like a rare sight, gifted only to those who are patient enough to stare up at the night sky for what could be hours. Soon...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Nov 30, 2022 | Adventures
Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Hood River got up to 5 inches of new snow according to KGW. It's been snowing all morning at Government Camp. @KGWNews #MtHood #Oregon #snowfall #PNWWeather pic.twitter.com/H6OueShywG — Eric Patterson (@KGWphotog) November 30, 2022...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Nov 28, 2022 | Featured, Interesting, Wildlife
Here in Oregon we love whale watching. During the spring and winter whale migrations, up to 25,000 gray whales and many pods of orcas pass by the Oregon coast and draw thousands of people with binoculars hoping to see these majestic creatures. This November whale...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Nov 26, 2022 | Featured, News, Weather
The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued winter storm warnings for mountain areas across Oregon this weekend from early Sunday November 27th, 2022 to Monday morning on November 28th, 2022. High winds and heavy snow is expected to make travel difficult to...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Nov 24, 2022 | Christmas, Entertainment, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Holidays, Interesting, Newport, Oregon Coast, Things To Do, Travel
We love the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and we love Christmas and other winter holidays. What better way to spend a fun filled evening with family and friends than by checking out the Sea Of Lights event at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport? The Sea Of Lights Returns To...
by Tyler James | Nov 22, 2022 | Adventures
The exciting king tides are here once again, being the first of the annual highest tides of the winter. The tides arrive just in time for Thanksgiving weekend along the Oregon coast. This coming weekend will make for the strongest tides of the year in Oregon, and are...