New Oregon ‘Summit Assist’ Service Lets Hikers Skip Straight to the Scenic Part
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — In a move that’s already being called “the biggest breakthrough in outdoor recreation since paved parking lots,” a new service along the Oregon Coast is now offering visitors a chance to experience one of the state’s most iconic viewpoints… without participating in literally any of the hike required to get there. The company, Summit Assist, officially launched this week at God’s Thumb, quietly positioning helicopters just out of sight of the trailhead while marketing the...
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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.
This New Oregon Restaurant Is Serving Sushi Tacos and We’re Already Obsessed
If Eugene had a food love language, Kasumi House would be fluent in it. This isn’t one of those places that tries to impress you with buzzwords or over-designed plates. Kasumi House is cool in the...
Pedal Through The Valley Or Enjoy Brunch On A Relaxing Santiam Excursion Train Ride
Date Night On A Willamette Valley Train Ride? Yes Please. If you’ve ever driven through the Willamette Valley and caught yourself staring a little too long at the railroad tracks, wondering where...
There’s a Beach in Oregon You Can Only Reach by Walking Through a Cliff
There’s something deeply compelling about a beach you have to earn. And on the Oregon Coast, few places capture that feeling quite like Tunnel Beach. Though it’s no longer a total secret, Tunnel...
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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!
Step Back In Time At The Busy Bee Café, A Retro Oregon Diner Still Serving Heaping Plates
I’ve been slipping back into the booth at Busy Bee Café in Springfield for years now—not often, but enough to know that it still feels exactly the same as it did when I worked there twenty-five...
This Charming Oregon Store Hidden Among the Trees Serves the Best Burgers on the McKenzie River
There is something truly special about Oregon’s McKenzie River. The turquoise water, the moss-covered trees, and the sound of rushing rapids create a kind of peace that you can only find in this...
Chick-fil-A Is Opening Six New Restaurants Across Oregon by 2027
Chick-fil-A is doubling down on its Oregon presence with plans to open six new locally owned and operated restaurants across the state by early 2027, creating more than 600 new jobs. Following a...
Groundhog Rescued From Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari Raid Now Thriving in California
Rescued from a troubled safari park, a groundhog named Maple is now thriving at a Fresno Zoo. Discover her wild journey and the massive rescue behind it.
Second Missing Woman’s Body Recovered After Group Swept Over Oregon Waterfall
The search for six people who were swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River Saturday afternoon has taken another heartbreaking turn. On Monday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that divers recovered the body of a second woman from the river around...
Pack of Hungry Cougars Storm Springfield Walmart
SPRINGFIELD, OR — Panic broke out Monday afternoon when a pack of hungry cougars stormed the Springfield Walmart, raiding shelves and sending shoppers sprinting for the exits. Witnesses say the animals first appeared in the parking lot around 2 p.m., circling shopping...
New Floating Weed Shop Turns Crater Lake Into Oregon’s Most Relaxed Tourist Attraction
CRATER LAKE, OR — In a bold move that has park rangers scratching their heads and several kayakers bobbing in approval, Oregon’s first floating marijuana dispensary officially opened this week on Crater Lake. The aptly named “Lake and Bake Cannabis Co.” is a...
1 Dead, 2 Missing After Group Swept Over Waterfall Near Bend
The Deschutes River is one of Central Oregon’s crown jewels. Each summer, thousands of people flock to its waters to float, kayak, fish, and soak in the rugged beauty of tumbling waterfalls and lava rock canyons. But this past weekend, the river turned deadly at one...
Oregon Considers Hotels and Businesses in State Parks as Budget Shortfall Looms
Oregon’s state parks are some of our greatest treasures – wild, beautiful, and (at least for now) free from the kind of tacky commercialization you see elsewhere. But if state officials get their way, those days might be numbered. As first reported by OPB, Oregon...
Oregon Woman’s 1983 Disappearance Leads to Murder Arrest 40 Years Later
A decades-old mystery in southern Oregon may finally be coming to a close. Authorities say a northern California man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Teresa Peroni, an Oregon woman who vanished over 40 years ago. Mark Sanfratello, 72, was taken into...
Missing Oregon Biker Found Alive After Six Days in Mount Hood Wilderness
A mountain biker who vanished near Mount Hood National Forest has been found alive after an incredible six-day survival ordeal—and in true Oregon fashion, he walked out of the woods, loaded up his bike, and drove himself home. The search for 52-year-old Ralph Sawyer...
Spirit Halloween Announces Bold Plan to Occupy Every Downtown Portland Storefront by Fall
PORTLAND, OR — In what company executives are calling their “most ambitious expansion yet,” Spirit Halloween announced Tuesday that it will seize the opportunity presented by Portland’s vacant downtown to convert every empty storefront into a seasonal costume...
GoFundMe Launched for Prineville Man Blinded in Brutal Attack by Mentally Ill Neighbor Claiming to Be a Jedi
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — A Prineville family is asking the public for help after a horrifying, unprovoked home invasion left 53-year-old Steve Wilson with devastating injuries, including shattered facial bones and partial vision loss. The suspect, a neighbor with a reported...