Yes, Really: Last Summer, Oregon Planned to Fine River Floaters Without a Permit
As Oregon prepares for another summer of floating rivers, paddleboarding, and drifting downstream with friends, many residents still remember the bizarre controversy that made headlines across the state last year. Not because it was funny, although plenty of people laughed about it. But because for a moment, it genuinely sounded like Oregon had reached a point where tying two inner tubes together might require government paperwork. Back in 2025, House Bill 2982 expanded Oregon’s Waterway...
TRAVEL
Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This Columbia Gorge Hike Ends On A Stone Summit With Sweeping Views Of Five Volcanoes
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing....
Oregon’s Lavender Season Is About To Explode And These Summer Festivals Smell Like Pure Magic
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country....
This Southern Oregon Resort Lets You Soak in Mineral Springs Without Even Leaving Your Room
Just outside Ashland, where vineyards roll across the hills and the mountains rise in the distance, there’s a place where time seems to slow down. The world gets quieter here. Phones get forgotten....
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
This Tiny Oregon Italian Restaurant Feels Like A Secret Mediterranean Escape In The Foothills
There are some restaurants you stumble across once and never forget. The kind of spot you tell your friends about weeks later because you’re still thinking about the meal. Tucked along Highway 58 in...
This Grateful Dead-Vibe Pizzeria In Southern Oregon Is A Psychedelic Slice Of Heaven
There’s something magical about stumbling onto a restaurant that feels less like a place to eat and more like an experience. The kind of spot where the walls are packed with personality, the music...
The Portland Soul Food Restaurant So Good Locals Wait In Line For Hours Just To Eat Here
There are certain Portland restaurants people mention with a kind of reverence. The kind of place locals insist you have to try at least once, visitors plan entire mornings around, and hungry diners...
This Stunning Oregon Waterfall Hike Belongs On Every Outdoor Lover’s Bucket List
There are some places in Oregon that instantly remind you why people fall so deeply in love with this state. Chush Falls is one of them. Hidden deep within the Deschutes National Forest near Sisters, this spectacular waterfall hike delivers everything that makes...
Lincoln City’s Iconic D River Beach Access Will Temporarily Close For Major Makeover
Few places capture the spirit of the Oregon coast quite like the D River in Lincoln City. On windy spring afternoons, colorful kites dance overhead. Families wander the sand searching for hidden glass floats. Visitors spill out from Highway 101 toward the beach,...
Nabisco And Newport Announce Limited Edition Dungeness Crab Stuffed Oreos
NEWPORT, Ore. — In what experts are already calling “the most Oregon thing to ever happen,” Nabisco has officially partnered with the coastal town of Newport to release a new flavor nobody asked for but everyone is now weirdly curious about: Limited Edition Dungeness...
Where To Find Perfect Sand Dollars On The Oregon Coast Before Everyone Else Does
There’s something oddly magical about walking an Oregon beach at low tide, scanning the sand for that perfect, pale disc tucked just beneath the surface. Sand dollar hunting isn’t just a coastal pastime here. It’s practically a rite of passage. If you’ve ever come...
Woman Airlifted from Oregon’s Blue Pool After Serious Injury on Popular Trail
What begins as a scenic hike along one of Oregon’s most iconic trails can change in an instant. That was the case Sunday afternoon in Linn County, when a 53-year-old woman from Terrebonne suffered a serious knee injury while exploring the popular Blue Pool trail along...
Oregon Firefighters Warn Trump Proposal to Repeal Forest Rule Could Raise Fire Risk
A major debate over the future of America’s national forests is gaining momentum, and in Oregon, where wildfire seasons have reshaped communities year after year, many are paying close attention. The Trump administration is considering repealing the Roadless Rule, a...
Tragedy on Mount Hood: Worker Killed, Another Injured After SkiBowl Chairlift Maintenance Accident
A tragic accident unfolded Thursday morning at Mt. Hood Skibowl, where one employee was killed and another seriously injured during a chairlift maintenance incident. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and major new outlets, the two workers were inside...
This Stunning Oregon Park Boasts 10 Waterfalls and Endless Spring Beauty
There are places in Oregon that are beautiful, and then there are places that feel like they were pulled straight out of a dream. For me, Silver Falls State Park has always been one of those places. I have visited countless state parks across Oregon over the years,...
This Hidden Oregon Garden Is Most Beautiful Between May and July When Thousands of Clematis Bloom
Some of Oregon’s most unforgettable places aren’t massive landmarks or crowded tourist stops. They’re quiet, beautiful spaces built slowly over time by people who simply loved something enough to dedicate their lives to it. That’s exactly the story behind Rogerson...
Portland May Soon Charge Residents and Businesses a Monthly Street Fee to Repair Roads
Portland city leaders are once again looking for a way to tackle the growing cost of maintaining streets, sidewalks, and traffic safety projects. This time, the plan comes in the form of a monthly transportation fee that would apply to homeowners, apartment units, and...