by Tyler James | Mar 8, 2017 | Adventures, Featured, Travel, Waterfalls
There are at least 238 waterfalls in Oregon, and there are so many that don't get the recognition they deserve. This little hidden gem is known as White River Falls State Park, and you will find just 35 miles south of The Dalles, along Highway 216. One person on...
by Tyler James | Mar 5, 2017 | Adventures, Family Fun, Featured, News, Things To Do
With warmer weather in the great northwest right around the corner, now's the time to start planning for fun in the sun. Here's one you'll definitely want to check out if you are in Oregon, and it's a short 35 miles from Portland sitting on Hagg Lake. It's known as...
by Tyler James | Mar 3, 2017 | News
Being on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, we've had our share of strange things wash ashore in Oregon, but I don't remember seeing anything like this. They look like lobsters, or maybe even crawdads. They are known by several names, and since Wednesday thousands of them...
by Tyler James | Feb 28, 2017 | Adventures, Featured, Hiking, Oregon Coast, Travel
Gorgeous Cannon Beach, Oregon has always been one of my favorite places to visit along the Oregon coast. The beach was named after a naval cannon that washed up after a shipwreck way back in the 1840's, and is a pretty famous place in the world. Not only was one of my...
by Tyler James | Feb 24, 2017 | Eastern Oregon, Featured, Home & Garden, Homes
Everything from the old stone salvaged from old foundations used in concrete for patios to the solar panels powering this beautifully crafted house makes it a strong contender for the world's greenest home. It's known as the Desert Rain House, and it's right here in...
by Tyler James | Feb 22, 2017 | History
If you're not familiar with the flood that literally wiped Oregon's 2nd largest city off the face of the Earth, you are in for an incredible story of the Vanport Flood. The town was known as Vanport, Oregon, and in 1948, around 18,500 people still lived in the city —...
by Tyler James | Feb 16, 2017 | Featured, History, Interesting, Stories
As an Oregon native, it's beyond me how I have never heard of the story of the Oregon Wonder Horses until now. This rare breed of horse goes clear back to the 1880's, and the story is almost as mythical as a unicorn. They might remind you of My Little Ponies with the...
by Tyler James | Feb 14, 2017 | Adventures, Oregon Coast, Travel
If one thing is for certain, the Oregon Coast does not lack beautiful places to explore. Nestled between Ecola Point and Chapman Point, you will find a secluded paradise known as Crescent Beach. If the nearby Cannon Beach is too packed for your liking, you will...
by Tyler James | Jan 31, 2017 | Featured, Hiking, Oregon Coast
Just south of Oceanside, Oregon, among other pocket beaches that can be difficult to access, you will find a serene place known as Short Beach. This hidden gem makes for the perfect weekend getaway, a place where you can forget about your problems for the day and...
by Tyler James | Jan 27, 2017 | Featured, Hiking, Oregon Coast, Western Oregon
Here are some basic trail details: The distance is 2.6 milesThe elevation is 462 feetThe trail type is out-and-backEasy to moderate difficulty If you're looking for an amazing and fairly easy, kid friendly hike on the Oregon Coast, you'll definitely want to check out...
