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 cover virtually all non-motorized paddlecraft. That means kayaks, canoes, rafts, paddleboards, and other paddle-powered boats now require users to purchase and carry a permit, regardless of size. Not surprisingly, plenty of...
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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 Comfort Food Combo May Be The Most Oregon Meal Ever Because It Was Born Here
There’s something deeply comforting about a basket of crispy tater tots next to a perfectly golden corn dog. It's giving county fairs, little league games, school cafeterias, and childhood lunches....
This Iconic Oregon Butte Hike Leads to a Breathtaking Summit View of the Three Sisters and Beyond
Growing up around Eugene, I honestly couldn't tell you how many times I've hiked Spencer Butte. School days, random weekends with friends, family hikes, evenings when I just needed to get outside...
More Than 3,000 Hidden Glass Floats Are Still Being Placed on Lincoln City Beaches in 2026
There are certain things you expect when you head to the Oregon Coast. Wind in your face. Salt in the air. Waves rolling endlessly toward shore. Maybe a driftwood fort built by strangers or a...
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There’s a Secret Hidden Bar Inside This Historic Oregon School And It Feels Like a Treasure Hunt
There are places in Oregon that feel like destinations. And then there are places that feel like adventures. The kind where you arrive with a rough plan, only to completely abandon it an hour later...
This Small Oregon Market Is Hiding Giant $7 Sandwiches Worth Pulling Off I-5 For
Some of Oregon’s best food surprises aren’t found in trendy neighborhoods or flashy storefronts. Sometimes, they’re tucked inside the kind of place you’d drive past without a second glance. That’s...
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 Massive Gem & Mineral Event in Prineville Is a Rockhound’s Dream Come True
If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the high desert around Prineville, the obsession runs deep. Every year,...
Portland Could Hit 90 Degrees Tomorrow As Oregon Braces For Sudden Heat Spike
After weeks of cooler spring weather, western Oregon is about to get a quick taste of summer. A strong ridge of high pressure is moving into the Pacific Northwest, setting the stage for a dramatic warmup Monday and Tuesday. Forecasters say temperatures across much of...
The Oregon Coast’s Most Colorful Spring Celebration Is Back In Florence This May
Every spring on the Oregon Coast, the town of Florence bursts into color as thousands of blooming rhododendrons transform the area into a coastal garden paradise. Streets fill with parade floats, carnival lights flicker along the waterfront, classic cars roll into...
Prescribed Burn Near Bend Escapes Containment, Turns Into Growing Wildfire
A planned fuel reduction burn southeast of Bend took a dangerous turn Thursday after flames crossed containment lines and sparked spot fires outside the intended burn area, prompting officials to reclassify the incident as a wildfire. What began as a prescribed burn...
This Peaceful Oregon Coast Park Might Be the Best-Kept Secret Between Yachats and Florence
There are places on the Oregon Coast that draw crowds with their fame. And then there are places that quietly steal your heart the moment you arrive. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park is the latter. Tucked between the rugged cliffs just south of Yachats and the...
The Heartbreaking Story Of Keiko, The Real Orca Behind Free Willy And His Time In Oregon
For millions of people who grew up in the 1990s, Free Willy was more than just a movie. It was emotional, unforgettable, and for many kids, it was the very first time they questioned whether wild animals truly belonged in captivity. At the center of that movement was...
Eugene Man Vanishes, Vehicle Found Near Remote Oregon Reservoir
A growing search effort is underway in Lane County after a 22-year-old Eugene man disappeared late last month, leaving family, friends, and search crews desperately looking for answers in the rugged wilderness east of Lowell. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s...
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...