Emigrant Fire in Oregon Grows Beyond 30,000 Acres, Forces Trail and Campground Closures
Just as Oregonians were gearing up for Labor Day adventures, the Emigrant Fire has thrown a wrench in travel plans. What started as a lightning strike on August 24, 2025, has exploded into a fast-moving wildfire that has already burned more than 30,000 acres southeast of Oakridge. Firefighters are battling steep terrain and dry, late-summer conditions, and so far, containment remains at zero. The Pacific Northwest is now dealing with 19 large active wildfires, including 14 in Washington and...
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.
The Widest Covered Bridge In Oregon Is A Hidden Gem Worth The Detour
Hit by a truck, re-built, given a roof and then raised up to avoid a flood, the Lowell Covered Bridge in Oregon has stood the test of time and is a great spot to visit today.
Skip The Crowds At Tillamook Cheese Factory And Discover This Hidden Gem
Tasty cheese, wine, and awesome grilled cheese sandwiches are just a few reasons to visit Blue Heron. Alongside the awesome food, the petting zoo and free roaming peacocks are also a main attraction.
The Annual Ornament Treasure Hunt Is Happening Soon In Oregon!
200 Christmas ornaments will be hidden along select trails in Oregon forests. If you find one, you get to keep it and register for the grand prize!
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
This Unpretentious Dundee Restaurant is a Hidden Gem in Oregon’s Wine Region
Trellis is that rare restaurant that achieves the impossible: striking the perfect balance of creating a casual and accessible local dining spot without sacrificing on quality and elegance. Whether...
Your Plate Will Be Overflowing With Italian Goodness At This Oregon Eatery
This is a place where good food, good wine, and good company come together in the best possible way.
Indulge on Brunch, Bubbly, and Sweet Treats at this One-of-a-Kind Bar in Oregon
Sip Champagne and Dessert Bar is owned by Sierra Andrews and Ashley Buonarroti who’ve combined their love of dessert and sparkling wine to give Eugene its only champagne bar, and you’ve got to check...
Instead of Fireworks, Oregon Cities Embrace Light Shows for Independence Day
This Independence Day, Oregonians will experience a shift from traditional fireworks to innovative displays featuring live music, laser shows, and illuminated drones. Several cities, including Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Wilsonville, are embracing these...
Oregon Braces For Scorching Heat Wave, Temperatures May Soar To 115°F
Some areas of the state may face high temps up to 115 degrees this week.
Blink-182, Willie Nelson, Ice Cube & More Set To Light Up Oregon Stages This Summer
Willie Nelson, Bush, Blink-182, Ice Cube, Clay Walker and more top artists will be performing this July in Oregon. If you’re looking for a concert to attend this month, we’ve got you covered!
Size Of Gray Whales Is Shrinking – May Be Due To Changes In Ocean
A recent study looked at how the size of gray whales has changed in recent years, and the results are disturbing: many gray whales are much smaller than they used to be.
Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024
Parades, barbecues, music festivals and more (and let’s not forget the fireworks). What are your plans for Independence Day 2024?
Wildfire Scorches 1,700 Acres in Central Oregon, Triggers Urgent Evacuations
In some areas of Deschutes County, residents were urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety and to enable public safety personnel to assist them effectively. A small wildfire in central Oregon rapidly expanded on Tuesday, scorching roughly 1,700 acres by...
Wild, Wacky, And Fun – The Oregon Country Fair Is Going To Be Lit
Puppets, belly dancers, parades, jugglers, live music, tightrope walkers and more! This is the best collection of vaudevillians since the 1920’s!
Snoop Dogg’s Surprise Hayward Field Visit Steals the Spotlight at U.S. Olympic Trials
Snoop Dogg, the legendary rapper who rose to fame in the early '90s with his distinctive laid-back style and captivating lyrics, made a surprising and exciting appearance at Hayward Field during the second day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Captured in...
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort’s July Reopening Unveiled in New Photos
We have some exciting news for all of you who have been patiently waiting for Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs to make a comeback! This iconic Oregon vacation spot first opened its doors in 1962, but closed in 2018 due to financial constraints. After being closed all these...
Pack Your Bags Because Lincoln City’s Summer Kite Festival is This Weekend
There's something uniquely compelling about Lincoln City, Oregon. Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, it's a haven of natural beauty where land, sea, and sky intertwine. If there's one thing Lincoln City does better than any other place, it's providing a stage...