Prineville Is One Of The Safest Places To Live In Oregon, According To New Report
There is something about Prineville that has always felt a little different from the rest of Oregon. It is not quite Bend, not quite the Willamette Valley, and not quite the wide-open ranch country farther east. It sits in its own pocket of Central Oregon, surrounded by rimrock, juniper, old ranching history, dry summer heat, cold winter mornings, and those big blue skies that make everything feel a little more spacious. For people who love Oregon but are tired of feeling crowded, Prineville...
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 Tiny Oregon Drive-In Has Been Serving Memories Since 1956 And I’ve Been Eating There Since I Was a Kid
Some restaurants feed people. Others become part of a family's story. Long before food delivery apps, self-order kiosks, or burger chains on every corner, there was Scottie's Drive-In in Forest...
This Old School Eugene Burger Spot Is Still Serving Up Some of the Best Comfort Food Meals Around
If you've spent much time driving between Eugene and Springfield, chances are you've passed this colorful little building more times than you can count. It doesn't necessarily scream for attention....
This Top-Ranked Oregon Aquarium Now Lets You Explore The Amazon Without Leaving The Coast
There is a moment inside the Oregon Coast Aquarium when the rest of the world seems to disappear. You step into a glowing blue tunnel. Schools of silvery fish move above your head like a living...
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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 Classic Portland Steakhouse Was Once Voted The Best In The City
It started with a million dollar hamburger. Now they sell some of the best steak in Portland.
The Famous Crab Sandwich At This Oregon Coast Shack Is Worth The Drive To Bandon
Some meals are just lunch. Others become part of the memory of a place. On the Oregon coast, those meals usually do not arrive under silver domes or in candlelit dining rooms. They come on...
A Former Portland Mayor Founded This Iconic Watering Hole Known For Its Legendary Reuben
While Portland has changed dramatically over the years, Goose Hollow Inn still feels wonderfully familiar.
Popular Secret Beach Pullout Near Brookings Closing to Parking June 22
One of the most frequently used roadside stopping points along Oregon's southern coast is about to undergo a significant change. Beginning June 22, visitors heading to Secret Beach and portions of the Oregon Coast Trail will no longer be able to park at a well-known...
The Mystery Of Fauna Frey Remains Unsolved Six Years After She Vanished In Oregon
Six years ago this month, Fauna Frey left her home in Dexter and headed toward Southern Oregon. She never came back. What began as a trip to visit friends and honor the memory of her recently deceased brother has become one of Oregon's most haunting unsolved missing...
Hundreds Take To The Clackamas River In Protest Of Paddle Permit Signed By Tina Kotek
Hundreds of Oregonians hit the Clackamas River this weekend for a "Float for Freedom" event aimed at pushing back against what many (including ourselves) see as yet another unnecessary fee imposed by Salem politicians. Armed with kayaks, paddle boards, rafts, and...
One Of Oregon’s Most Beloved And Mysterious Attractions Is Fighting To Survive
There are certain places in Oregon that feel almost like a rite of passage. Crater Lake. Multnomah Falls. The Oregon Coast. And then there are the wonderfully weird places that generations of Oregonians remember from childhood. For many of us, the Oregon Vortex falls...
Oregon Man Arrested For Luring a Minor Through Snapchat
A months-long investigation into alleged online contact with a teenager has resulted in the arrest of a Wilsonville man, and investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward. The Linn County Sheriff's Office announced that 34-year-old...
These Oregon Fire Lookouts Offer Million-Dollar Views For Less Than A Motel Room
There are plenty of places to spend the night in Oregon. Cozy cabins tucked into the woods. Beachfront hotels with crashing waves outside your window. Luxury resorts with hot tubs and room service. But if you're looking for an experience you'll be talking about for...
Black Bear Spotted Near One of Eugene’s Most Popular Hiking Spots
A recent black bear sighting near Spencer Butte has wildlife officials encouraging Lane County residents to take a few simple steps that can help prevent future conflicts between people and bears. For many Oregonians, seeing a black bear is a reminder of what makes...
ODFW Confirms Sighting Of Extremely Rare Portland Seagull
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildlife officials say they've confirmed the first documented sighting of an Extremely Rare Portland Seagull, a subspecies long believed to exist only in stories told by brewery owners, baristas, and people who somehow manage to turn every...
Junction City Man Gets More Than 3 Years In Federal Prison In Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
For many people in Junction City and across the southern Willamette Valley, the name Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers may already sound familiar. Several years ago, homeowners publicly accused the former contractor of taking deposits for projects that were never completed....
Oregon’s Only Dual Alpine Slide Sends Riders Racing Down Mount Hood All Summer Long
When summer arrives in Oregon, most people start thinking about the coast, rivers, lakes, and hiking trails. But one of the state's most exciting warm-weather adventures is hiding on the slopes of Mount Hood. For decades, Mt. Hood has been one of Oregon's most beloved...