by Danielle Denham | Jan 12, 2021 | Eugene, Featured, Humor, Interesting, Pop Culture, Portland
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If you are an Oregonian and you were alive at the time these vintage ads were on TV,...
by Danielle Denham | Jan 8, 2021 | Conservation, Eastern Oregon, Education, Featured, History, News, Stories
Before I had developed an interest in and explored many of Oregon's "Ghost Towns", Maxville was quite unknown to me. Located deep in Wallowa County, little is physically left of the old logging town but rich and sometimes disturbing history remains. One night I...
by Danielle Denham | Jan 8, 2021 | Architecture, Conservation, Featured, History, Interesting, News
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the building, but one thing is...
by Tyler James | Jan 8, 2021 | Adventures, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Photography, Travel, Waterfalls
As this last year comes to a closure, life may have taken some unexpected turns. However, there are plenty of Oregon trailheads for a detour if you’re looking to reset and breathe some fresh air. I personally feel like there’s no better place than being in...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jan 1, 2021 | Adventures, Featured, Fire, Hiking, News, Travel, Waterfalls
In 2017 a large portion of the Columbia River Gorge was damaged during the Eagle Creek Fire, a 49 thousand acre fire caused by firecrackers thrown by a 15-year-old boy. The fire was incredibly destructive and caused long term closures to popular scenic hiking trails....
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 31, 2020 | Architecture, Featured, History, Interesting, Lodging, Oregon Coast, Travel, Western Oregon
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel, built on historic pilings, was built with gorgeous coastal views, and the...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 20, 2020 | Adventures, Cabins, Camping, Central Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Forest Bathing, Interesting, Lodging, Things To Do, Travel
Oregon is home to some amazing hot springs, but one of our favorites is Belknap Hot Springs. Located just over an hour East of Eugene Oregon on the beautiful McKenzie River, Belknap Hot Springs is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The McKenzie River Trail just a...
by Tyler James | Dec 18, 2020 | Adventures, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Mt. Hood, News
There's no better time than now to get out and enjoy winter in Oregon, and Mt. Hood Skibowl has you covered for the ultimate winter rush. Cosmic Tubing is the perfect way to get out and enjoy some time with the family. In fact, Skibowl is known as America's largest...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 15, 2020 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Climbing, Conservation, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Food & Drink, Health & Fitness, Hiking, Holidays, Interesting, Kayaking, Lifestyle, Lodging, Mountain Biking, Restaurants, Things To Do, Travel, Videos, Waterfalls
One of our favorite places to rest, relax and find tranquility is in Redmond Oregon. Redmond is the perfect place for a summer or winter retreat because of the outstanding beauty and nearby recreational opportunities. With stunning mountain views, world-class rock...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Dec 12, 2020 | Adventures, Beaches, Entertainment, Featured, Interesting, Movies/TV Shows, Oregon Coast, Pop Culture, Travel, Videos
The Goonies is a classic 1980s adventure movie set on the scenic Oregon coast. This nostalgic Oregon film centers around a group of friends that find a treasure map in the attic of their house in Astoria Oregon and go on an epic adventure to find a pirate ship. For...
