Who Is David Michelson? The Man Behind Oregon’s IP28, One of America’s Most Extreme Animal Rights Proposals
Until recently, most Oregonians had probably never heard the name David Michelson. Now, thanks to Initiative Petition 28, or IP28, his campaign has become one of the most talked-about political issues in Oregon's outdoor community. Michelson is the chief petitioner behind IP28, the latest version of a proposal that has previously appeared as IP13 and IP3. While supporters describe the measure as an effort to eliminate exemptions in Oregon's animal cruelty laws, critics argue it goes much...
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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 Iconic Oregon Butte Hike Leads to a Breathtaking Summit View of the Three Sisters and Beyond
Growing up around Eugene, I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've hiked Spencer Butte. School days, random weekends with friends, family hikes, evenings when I just needed to get outside...
More Than 3,000 Hidden Glass Floats Are Still Being Placed on Lincoln City Beaches in 2026
There are certain things you expect when you head to the Oregon Coast. Wind in your face. Salt in the air. Waves rolling endlessly toward shore. Maybe a driftwood fort built by strangers or a...
This Oregon Hot Springs Resort Feels Like a Hidden Desert Escape With Pools and Stargazing
Most of us think we know Oregon. We picture fog rolling through evergreen forests, waterfalls pouring over cliffs, rugged coastline views, and mountain peaks rising above the trees. Oregon has built...
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
People Travel Across Oregon Just to Attempt the 72 Oz Steak at This Iconic Steakhouse
There are some places in Oregon that become more than restaurants. They become traditions. Maybe it's the little diner your grandparents took you to after a baseball game. Maybe it's that coastal...
There’s a Secret Hidden Bar Inside This Historic Oregon School And It Feels Like a Treasure Hunt
There are places in Oregon that feel like destinations. And then there are places that feel like adventures. The kind where you arrive with a rough plan, only to completely abandon it an hour later...
This Small Oregon Market Is Hiding Giant $7 Sandwiches Worth Pulling Off I-5 For
Some of Oregon’s best food surprises aren’t found in trendy neighborhoods or flashy storefronts. Sometimes, they’re tucked inside the kind of place you’d drive past without a second glance. That’s...
This Remote Oregon Hot Springs Lets You Soak Beneath Desert Skies Where Wild Horses Roam
Some places in Oregon make you work for them. Hart Mountain Hot Springs is one of those places. Tucked deep in south central Oregon, far from traffic lights, coffee stands, cell service, and pretty much anything resembling convenience, this high desert soaking spot...
Smashing Pumpkins Are Coming To Portland For A Huge Two-Set Arena Show This Fall
If you grew up with the sound of alternative rock pouring out of your bedroom speakers in the '90s, November just got a lot more exciting for Portland. The Smashing Pumpkins are officially headed to the Rose City this fall as part of a major North American arena run...
This Columbia Gorge Hike Ends On A Stone Summit With Sweeping Views Of Five Volcanoes
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing. Rick Vander Ley, Lost In Oregon, Facebook Larch Mountain is one of...
Oregon’s Lavender Season Is About To Explode And These Summer Festivals Smell Like Pure Magic
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country. And then there’s lavender season. Every summer, parts of Oregon...
Visit This Stunning Oregon Lake Where a 40-Pound Trout Still Holds a Legendary Record
There are some places in Oregon that seem to live permanently in people’s memories. Maybe it’s the smell of pine trees warming in the summer sun. Maybe it’s the freezing mountain water that shocks your system in the best possible way after a hot afternoon. Or maybe...
$3.4 Million to Redesign Tamolich Blue Pool Has Oregonians Asking One Question: Why?
For years, the hike to Tamolitch Blue Pool has been one of those rare Oregon experiences that still feels raw, natural, and earned. The turquoise water glowing beneath ancient lava rock. The towering forest. The uneven trail winding through moss and volcanic terrain....
This 43-Acre Oregon Go-Kart Track Has Been Fueling Adrenaline Since 1965
For decades, Oregonians looking for a little speed, competition, and good old-fashioned fun have been heading to a place that feels equal parts hidden gem and motorsports legend. Tucked among the trees in Canby, about half an hour south of Portland, sits a racing...
Oregon Camping Season Is Officially Underway Here Are the Campgrounds Opening This Weekend
Oregonians know the feeling. The first stretch of warm spring weather hits, the rain finally backs off a little, and suddenly everyone starts dreaming about campfires, mountain lakes, and waking up to the smell of pine trees instead of alarm clocks. Now, that summer...
Yes, Really: Last Summer, Oregon Planned to Fine River Floaters Without a Permit
As Oregon prepares for another summer of floating rivers, paddleboarding, and drifting downstream with friends, many residents still remember the bizarre controversy that made headlines across the state last year. Not because it was funny, although plenty of people...
59% In Portland Area Disapprove Of Kotek As 2026 Race Heats Up
Nobody in Oregon looked at Portland over the past few years and thought, “Yep, everything’s going great.” So the latest polling showing Gov. Tina Kotek struggling in the state’s largest Democratic stronghold probably comes as a surprise to exactly nobody outside a...