by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 22, 2021 | Adventures, Bend, Bend Vacation Homes, Central Oregon, Entertainment, Featured, Interesting, Kayaking, Summer Break, Summer Vacation, Sunriver Vacation Homes, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation rental near Mt Bachelor Oregon, Vacation Rentals, Videos
140 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bend Oregon lies in the heart of Oregon's high desert. Bend is one of Oregon's premier vacation destinations due to the miles of mountain biking trails, nearby ski resorts, dozens of lakes and gorgeous views. But did you know Bend is...
by Tyler James | Sep 21, 2021 | News
Starting in 2022, Oregon will start charging campers who are visiting from out of state a 25% fee for RV sites. The fee will be applied in dozens of campgrounds, and will include Airstreams, small pop-up trailers, and motorhomes. According to Statesman Journal, the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 19, 2021 | Do It Yourself, Entertainment, Featured, Interesting, Portland, Things To Do
If you love how soothing scented candles can be and have ever wanted to make your own, Yo Soy Candle in Portland Oregon has a candle creation bar where you can experiment with making your very own candle scent. Making A Candle That Speaks To Who You Are At the Yo Soy...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 18, 2021 | Featured, History, Salem
The disturbing history of Salem, Oregon's now-demolished Fairview Training Center has been hotly debated by those who lived and worked there. To a few, it was a place to learn and grow. To the majority, it carries the horrific legacy of how past generations tortured,...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 18, 2021 | Drink, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Food, News, Things To Do, Western Oregon
Shake out your lederhosen and dirndls, Oregon. There's a new Forest Grove, Oregon Oktoberfest, and it looks to be a rollicking good time. This family-friendly festival will include everything you expect out a Bavarian celebration: carnival games, food, drink,...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 17, 2021 | Adventures, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Interesting, Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon, Travel
Usually when people think or talk about giant old-growth redwood trees they think of the massive Sequoia trees towering over the forest floor in California. What you may not know is that you can visit giant Sequoia trees right here in Oregon just 11 miles southeast of...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 17, 2021 | Featured, Interesting, Oregon Coast, Weird Oregon
Is Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor haunted? Does this stretch of Hwy. 18 near Lincoln City have its own Area 51? Locals talk about a secret government facility in the coast range, one with dark winding roads leading up to nothing but a huge fence. Individuals are said to...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 17, 2021 | Festivals, Florence, Food & Drink, News, Oregon Coast
The beloved long-running Florence Oregon Wine & Chowder event, usually held during the long holiday weekend in October, is produced by the Florence Chamber of Commerce and has drawn nearly 1000 visitors each year. This year there will be no 2021 festivities; the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 17, 2021 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, History, Interesting, Sunriver, Things To Do, Travel
When people think of Oregon they often think of lush green forests, but many don't know that almost two thirds of Oregon is actually high desert. One of my favorite places to learn about Oregon's high desert and the animals that live there is the High Desert Museum...
by Tyler James | Sep 16, 2021 | News
A Florida woman who was reported missing 5 days ago, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, has recently been seen in a bodycam video released by the Moab Police Department. Petito's family in New York reported her missing after she fell out of contact with them during a...