Two Separate Rescues in One Day Keep Crews Busy Along the Oregon Coast
It was a wild day along the Oregon Coast Saturday, where two very different rescue situations unfolded just miles apart, drawing major emergency response and plenty of attention from onlookers. From a helicopter hoist near Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint to a fire vehicle partially swallowed by the surf in Cannon Beach, the day served as a reminder of just how unpredictable the coast can be. A Cliffside Fall Near Depoe Bay Image courtesy of Depoe Bay Fire District The first incident began...
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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.
Most Folks Don’t Know About This Nostalgic Drive-In Theater Hiding Away in Oregon
There’s something about a drive-in movie theater that feels like stepping into a different era. The glow of a giant outdoor screen. The hum of car radios. The smell of popcorn drifting through warm...
Tufted Puffins Are Back in Oregon and Haystack Rock Is the Place to Spot Them
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along...
This Surreal Blue Glow On Oregon Beaches Looks Like Something From Another Planet
There are moments along the Oregon coast that don’t feel real. Not the kind you photograph and move on from. The kind that stop you mid-step, make you question what you’re seeing, and stick with you...
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This Classic Oregon Drive-In Has Been Feeding Travelers Since the 1960s
Along I-84, where Boardman mostly registers as a quick exit and a stretch of open sky, sits a place that has quietly outlasted trends, chains, and entire versions of the town itself. C & D Drive...
This Family-Run Portland Deli Has Been Serving Old-World German Flavor for Decades
Some food cravings refuse to be ignored. When you want a sandwich that feels filling in the soul as much as the stomach or a bratwurst that actually tastes the way it should there is one Portland...
This Family Owned Pizza And Brew Stop Along The McKenzie River Is Quickly Becoming An Oregon Favorite
Driving east of Springfield along the McKenzie Highway is one of those Oregon experiences that never really gets old. The trees close in, the river runs alongside you, and suddenly you are...
Teen Killed in Tillamook Hit-and-Run, Suspect Believed to Have Fled the Country
A tragic hit-and-run on Highway 18 in Tillamook County left one 17-year-old dead and two others seriously injured earlier this month, and now authorities believe the driver responsible has fled the country. The crash happened in the early hours of July 12 when...
Experts Say Hot Springs Are the Secret to Romance if the Right Person Sees You
In the misty mountains of the Pacific Northwest, a new romance trend is bubbling up—literally. Experts say that the secret to romance in this neck of the woods might just lie in the region’s famous hot springs. But, there’s a catch: it only works if the right person...
Ozzy Osbourne To Headline Heaven’s Main Stage, Lucifer Sues For Breach Of Contract
HEAVEN — In what celestial insiders are calling the most shocking lineup shakeup in millennia, sources confirmed Tuesday that heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne will headline Heaven’s main stage this summer, prompting Lucifer himself to file a breach of contract lawsuit...
New Oregon Coast Park Lets Tourists Ride Dolphins Like Sea Cowboys
BANDON, OR — In a bold move that has marine biologists questioning their life choices, a new Oregon Coast attraction is allowing visitors to “saddle up” and ride dolphins like aquatic cowboys. The park, officially named Flipper Junction Adventure Park, opened this...
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...