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 Tamolitch Falls, a popular destination off Highway 126 that is commonly known as Blue Pool. Linn County Undersheriff Micah Smith said dispatchers received a 911 call at 8:47 p.m. on June 26 reporting that a male had jumped into 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 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...
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.
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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....
A 1911 Oregon Poor Farm Now Holds One Of The Dreamiest Soaking Pools In The Northwest
There are some places in Oregon that feel like they should be much farther from the freeway. McMenamins Edgefield is one of them. You can be rolling along Interstate 84 one minute, surrounded by...
Paul Bunyan Still Welcomes Coast-Bound Travelers To This Legendary Oregon Roadside Pizza Stop
For a lot of Oregonians, the drive to the coast has never just been about the destination. It's about the traditions. It's the excitement of packing up the car before sunrise. The smell of Douglas...
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...
Gov. Tina Kotek Debuts Bold New Purple Mohawk
PORTLAND, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek shocked residents this week after unveiling a dramatic new purple mohawk during a public appearance, prompting widespread confusion over whether the hairstyle was a personal choice, a political statement, or the result of an...
This Oregon Family Farm Lets You Pick Berries for Just $2.50 and Take Home Homemade Pie
There are certain experiences that feel uniquely Oregon. Watching the sun rise over the Willamette Valley. Finding the perfect stretch of coastline on a summer afternoon. Hiking through towering forests after a spring rain. And then there's berry season. For...
Woman Falls to Her Death at Devil’s Punchbowl After 40-Foot Plunge
One of the Oregon Coast's most photographed natural wonders became the scene of a tragic rescue effort this week after a woman fell from the cliffs at Devil's Punchbowl near Depoe Bay. According to the Depoe Bay Fire District, emergency crews were dispatched around...
Oregonians Can Visit State Parks for Free on June 6 as Oregon Kicks Off Summer Season
If you've been looking for an excuse to get outside and explore Oregon, next weekend might be the perfect opportunity. On Saturday, June 6, Oregon State Parks will once again waive day-use parking fees at parks across the state as part of the annual State Parks Day...
Oregonians Push Back Against Ridiculous Permit Expansion Signed by Gov. Tina Kotek
Want to take your kayak out for a relaxing day on the water this summer? Well, Oregon now wants to see your permit. And no, this is not satire. A law signed by Governor Tina Kotek and taking effect this year has expanded Oregon's Waterway Access Permit requirement to...
Who Is David Michelson? The Man Behind Oregon’s IP28, One of America’s Most Extreme Animal Rights Proposals
Until recently, most Oregonians had probably never heard the name David Michelson. Now, thanks to Initiative Petition 28, or IP28, his campaign has become one of the most talked-about political issues in Oregon's outdoor community. Michelson is the chief petitioner...
Feds Want Hunting Allowed on 95% of U.S. Wildlife Refuge Lands, And Oregon Is Right in the Middle of the Debate
Just days after Oregon hunters and anglers were already fired up over the controversial IP28 ballot initiative, another major hunting story is making waves across the country, and this one could directly affect access to public lands across the Pacific Northwest. The...
Convicted Oregon Child Killer Now Eligible for Parole Hearing Under Kate Brown Law
A case that horrified Oregon more than a decade ago is back in the spotlight, and for many people across the state, the emotions are just as raw today as they were in 2010. According to Sahara Dwight’s father, Dustin Michael Wallace, the Roseburg man convicted of...
Were Wolves Once Native To Oregon? Growing Populations Fuel One Of The State’s Biggest Debates
The catalyst for Oregon statehood ignited because settlers were frustrated over wolves attacking livestock. The “Wolf Meetings” of 1843 eventually helped spark Oregon’s first provisional government.