One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974

by | February 18, 2026 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Travel | 0 Comments

There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...
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If You Love Brisket, This Portland Restaurant Serving Texas BBQ Is A Must-Visit

by | February 17, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants | 0 Comments

There is something unmistakable about the smell of wood smoke drifting through a neighborhood before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. In Northeast Portland, that scent has been part of the morning air since 2006. It rolls out of a wood-burning smoker...
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When Portland Had a Pizza Palace With a Pipe Organ the Size of a House

by | February 14, 2026 | Food & Drink, History, Interesting, Restaurants | 0 Comments

There are some places that fade quietly into history. And then there are places that refuse to die because too many people still remember exactly how they sounded. I was born in 1981, which means I just missed the full force of Organ Grinder Restaurant. By the time I...
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Locals Line Up for the Fish and Chips at This Unassuming Stop Just Off Highway 101

by | February 14, 2026 | Food, Food & Drink, Oregon Coast | 0 Comments

Some days on the Oregon coast feel like they’re meant for surprises, and discovering J’s Fish & Chips was exactly that kind of day. It’s the kind of place you could drive past a dozen times without a second glance, tucked into a simple strip-mall stretch just off...
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Some of Oregon’s Most Crave-Worthy Fish and Chips Are Hiding in This Tiny Harbor Town

by | February 12, 2026 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, Oregon Coast, Restaurants, Southern Oregon, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass, where the scent of fresh seafood wraps around you the second you open the door. The...
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Elmer’s Takes Over Former Shari’s Spots Across Oregon

Elmer’s Takes Over Former Shari’s Spots Across Oregon

by | Jul 29, 2025 |

After Shari’s abruptly closed all of its Oregon locations last October—leaving behind empty booths, uneaten pies, and some serious nostalgia—another beloved Pacific Northwest staple is stepping in to take over those instantly recognizable hexagon-shaped buildings. Elmer’s Restaurants, known for their hearty breakfasts and cozy atmosphere, have announced they’re opening several new locations across the state, all in former Shari’s buildings. According to Elmer’s website, the expansion includes...

We Found the Coziest Cabins in Oregon and They’re Inside a Waterfall Wonderland

by | July 7, 2025 | Adventures, Cabins, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Lodging, Waterfalls, Willamette Valley | 0 Comments

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2024 Guide to Alvord Desert Hiking, Hot Springs and Camping

by | January 15, 2022 | Adventures, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Interesting, Southern Oregon, Travel | 0 Comments

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This Old Fashioned Store Is a Treasure Trove of History in Oregon

by | November 19, 2024 | Adventures, Featured, Interesting, Southern Oregon, Travel | 0 Comments

This cozy little store is filled to the brim with charm, and sits just a minute down the road from the historic Grave Creek covered bridge.

This Quirky Roadside Rock Museum in Oregon is Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen

by | November 27, 2023 | Art, Entertainment, Things To Do | 0 Comments

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Music, Beer, And Everclear – Don’t Miss This Free End Of Summer Event

by | August 31, 2023 | Drink, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Food, Food & Drink, Music, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

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Halloweentown Oregon: A Month Long Event in St. Helens

by | October 1, 2021 | Entertainment, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Halloween, Holidays, Movies/TV Shows, Things To Do | 0 Comments

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