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...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 15, 2021 | Breweries, Eugene, Featured, Made In Oregon, News, Press Release, Restaurants, Weird Oregon
"What is this? A center for Ants?" Twenty years ago, a certain fictional male model had a vision, and the iconic “center for ants” was born. Now, Eugene Oregon's own Hop Valley is reimagining what a modern center for ants would look like, and naturally, it’s a...
by Tyler James | Sep 15, 2021 | News
A man from California died last Thursday, September 9, when he made an "innocent mistake," according to a bystander. Steve Allen, of Walnut Creek, attempted to jump across a narrow gap in the Devils Churn on the Oregon Coast, as reported by the Oregon State Police....
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 14, 2021 | Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Food, Food & Drink, Things To Do, Travel
Some of my favorite things about fall are visiting the pumpkin patch and trying delicious goodies made with freshly harvested apples and pumpkins. I wait all year for things like pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice latte, and apple pie. One of the best places in Oregon to get...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 14, 2021 | Featured, Food, History, Interesting, Made In Oregon, Products, Weird Oregon
1. The Corn Dog (Rockaway Beach, 1930s) George and Versa Boyington ran a small hot dog stand on the beach, selling the dogs to tourists and locals alike. When coastal rains inevitably came and ruined the buns, George came up with the idea of cooking a "bun" as needed....
by Danielle Denham | Sep 14, 2021 | Entertainment, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Food & Drink, News, Things To Do, Weird Oregon
"Hey Napoleon, gimme some of your tots!" Did you know that the crispy, golden tater tot found its humble beginnings right here in Oregon? More on that in a moment, but first, The Tater Tot Festival! The City of Ontario, Oregon will be holding its first annual...
by Tyler James | Sep 14, 2021 | News
A Gresham man who according to The Oregonian assumed the identity of a dead child over 30 years ago, has not only been working under the child's name, but even collected double in retirement benefits. Court records show the man who is 70 now, Robert Lizarraga, was...
by Tyler James | Sep 13, 2021 | News
As the air becomes cooler, the sun sets earlier and the leaves change to vibrant colors across Oregon, we are once again reminded fall time is here. While I personally love summer and warmer weather, I absolutely look forward to the autumn season. With so many pumpkin...
by Danielle Denham | Sep 13, 2021 | Architecture, Featured, Photos
Perhaps I find beauty in decay. Maybe I'm fascinated by history. Even more so, perhaps I'm just compelled to document what's disappearing from our state or already gone. Each property begs the questions: What did people do here? What were their lives like? Why did...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Sep 12, 2021 | Adventures, Cabins, Featured, Interesting, Lodging, Southern Oregon, Travel, Vacation Rentals, Wildlife
We love sharing unique places to stay in Oregon. One of the most popular spots (and therefore hard to book), is a gorgeous 40-foot lookout tower located deep within the Umpqua National Forest, 10 miles outside of Tiller Oregon. Stunning Views From 40 Feet Up Located...