Shirtless Hiker Holds Glorious Pose For Five Minutes So Nobody Mistakes The Majestic Mountain For The Main Attraction
MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. — Pausing at a sweeping overlook surrounded by snowcapped peaks, old-growth forest, and a vast mountain valley, local hiker Brandon Mercer reportedly removed his shirt and struck a glorious hands-on-hips pose Sunday to ensure no one mistakenly believed the majestic Oregon landscape was the main attraction. Witnesses said Mercer, 34, carefully planted one hiking boot on a nearby boulder, expanded his chest, tightened his abdominal muscles, and tilted his face...
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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.
Deep in Oregon’s Cascades, Two 800-Year-Old Giants Stand Watch Over A Hidden Lake
There are forests in Oregon that feel old, and then there are forests that seem to exist outside ordinary time. Crabtree Valley belongs to the second kind. Deep back in the western foothills of the...
This Otherworldly Oregon Hike Leads to a Turquoise Lake Inside a Volcanic Crate
There is a moment on the hike toward Broken Top when Central Oregon seems to change worlds. The familiar forest begins to thin. Meadows open beneath an enormous sky. The ground becomes lighter,...
This Pacific City Pub Feels Like the Kind of Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name
There are plenty of places along the Oregon Coast where you can grab a burger or a basket of fish and chips. But every now and then, you stumble into a place that feels like it's been waiting for...
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
This Small Town Oregon Tavern Has Served the Same Beloved Burger Since the 1950s
There are restaurants that chase every new food trend that comes along. They rebuild their menus, redesign their dining rooms, invent elaborate sauces, and stack burgers so high that eating one...
This Cozy Italian Restaurant In Newport Serves Fresh Pasta Steps From The Ocean
There is a certain kind of hunger that only shows up at the Oregon Coast. It usually arrives after a long walk on the beach, when your shoes are full of sand and your face is a little pink from the...
This Floating Restaurant in Oregon Makes Dinner Feel Like A Summer Getaway
There are certain meals in Oregon that stay with you long after the plates have been cleared. Not because the tablecloth was fancy, or because the chef used words you had to quietly Google under the...
Kansas Man Identified After Fatal Jump Into Oregon’s Blue Pool
Officials have identified the swimmer who died after jumping into Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls on Friday evening. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Kenny Truong of Kansas was visiting the area with friends when he jumped into the water at...
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes 175 Miles Southwest Of Eugene
Oregon got a little reminder from the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning that yes, we are still very much living in earthquake country. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast at 4:35 a.m. Monday, shaking an area of the Pacific roughly 175 miles...
Oregon’s Famous Blue Pool Turns Deadly After Swimmer Goes Under
A swimmer has died at Blue Pool at Tamolitch Falls, one of Oregon’s most breathtaking and dangerous natural attractions. The death tragically follows a serious injury, when a woman was airlifted from Blue Pool just last month. According to the Eugene Register-Guard,...
Family’s Wholesome Weekend Plans To Unplug At Lake Cabin Ruined By Lack Of WiFi
What was supposed to be a wholesome family plan to unplug at a lake cabin quickly collapsed into emotional devastation after the Miller family discovered the getaway they had been romanticizing for weeks did, in fact, require them to go without reliable WiFi. The...
These Eerie Hiking Trails In The Pacific Northwest Will Leave You Looking Over Your Shoulder
Ghostly voices echoing through abandoned tunnels, Sasquatch sightings, glowing orbs, and dark histories make these trails just as eerie as they are beautiful.
Effort to Repeal Oregon’s Paddle Permit Is 80,000 Signatures Short, Yet Many Paddlers Don’t Even Know About It
There are certain things Oregonians expect to bring along for a summer afternoon on the water. Sunscreen. A life jacket. A paddle. A dry bag containing three granola bars, a warm bottle of water, and a phone that will somehow still end up wet. What many people...
Oregon’s Highest Road Has Reopened for Summer With Wild Horses and Jaw-Dropping Desert Views
There are certain seasonal openings in Oregon that feel bigger than a gate swinging out of the way. They feel like an invitation. High in the remote southeastern corner of the state, the Steens Mountain Loop Road has reopened for the 2026 summer season, once again...
One of Oregon’s Most Beautiful Gardens Comes With a Frank Lloyd Wright Surprise
The Oregon Garden covers more than 80 acres and blends manicured landscapes with wildlife habitat, seasonal displays, public art, and one of the state’s most significant architectural treasures.
This Lava-Rock Observatory In Oregon Looks Like A Castle Built On Another Planet
There are places in Oregon where the scenery is beautiful, and then there are places where you step out of the car and briefly wonder whether the road has somehow carried you off the planet. Dee Wright Observatory is absolutely that second kind of place. Sitting high...
We Found an Oregon Blueberry Farm With 6,000 Plants and Berries for Just $2.75 a Pound
Some of the best summer adventures in Oregon do not require expensive tickets, long lines, or months of planning. Sometimes, all you need is a quiet country road, an empty bucket, and thousands of ripe blueberries waiting to be picked. That is exactly what we found...