This Under-the-Radar Spot in Oregon Serves Brisket That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About

Nestled along the scenic McKenzie Highway sits McKenzie Station Pub, a cozy restaurant and bar where the smell of smoked meats drifts out the door and the coffee is always freshly ground. Whether you’re winding down from a day exploring waterfalls or simply passing...

Step Back In Time At The Busy Bee Café, A Retro Oregon Diner Still Serving Heaping Plates

I’ve been slipping back into the booth at Busy Bee Café in Springfield for years now—not often, but enough to know that it still feels exactly the same as it did when I worked there twenty-five years ago. Back around the year 2000, when I was nineteen and scrubbing...

This Charming Oregon Store Hidden Among the Trees Serves the Best Burgers on the McKenzie River

There is something truly special about Oregon’s McKenzie River. The turquoise water, the moss-covered trees, and the sound of rushing rapids create a kind of peace that you can only find in this part of the state. I have spent countless weekends exploring this...

Chick-fil-A Is Opening Six New Restaurants Across Oregon by 2027

Chick-fil-A is doubling down on its Oregon presence with plans to open six new locally owned and operated restaurants across the state by early 2027, creating more than 600 new jobs. Following a busy summer opening in Lake Oswego, the next wave of growth begins...

This Humble Oregon Roadside Stop Is Serving Up Some of the Best Homemade Donuts You’ll Ever Try

There’s something special about walking into a place that still smells like sugar and warm dough before sunrise. You know you’ve hit a gem when people are already lined up with coffee cups in hand, chatting like it’s the local meeting hall. That’s exactly what you’ll...
Portland Launches New “Adopt-a-Screamer” Program to Pair Residents With Their Favorite Downtown Yeller

Portland Launches New “Adopt-a-Screamer” Program to Pair Residents With Their Favorite Downtown Yeller

PORTLAND, Ore. — In a bold new effort to “humanize the chaos,” Portland officials have announced the launch of the city’s first-ever Adopt-a-Screamer program, allowing residents to form lasting bonds with their favorite downtown sidewalk shouters. The initiative, rolled out this week, invites locals and tourists alike to browse a rotating catalog of Portland’s most dedicated street yellers and officially “adopt” one as their personal companion ranter. “Some people sponsor endangered owls....

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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.

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Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast

Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast

Officials are urging the public to avoid a stretch of the north Oregon coast after a dead humpback whale washed ashore Monday morning in Nehalem Bay State Park, just south of Manzanita. The 33-foot-long male whale came on shore about a mile north of the north Nehalem...

The Iconic Hiking Trail In Oregon That Will Transport You To Another World

The Iconic Hiking Trail In Oregon That Will Transport You To Another World

The gentle sound of icy water rushing down stream as it winds it’s way through the trees, wind passing through branches, and lapping water at the lake’s edge. Shady green forest, lava flows, gorgeous mountain views, waterfalls, and meadows. All of these things are waiting for you on the Green Lakes Trail in central Oregon.

13th Oregon County Approves ‘Greater Idaho’ Measure

13th Oregon County Approves ‘Greater Idaho’ Measure

Diverging perspectives on crime and social policies create a rift between urban and rural populations. The secession proposal aims to move Oregon's eastern boundary 200 miles to the west. Crook County voters approved the measure with 53% in favor. Residents of Crook...

Unwind This Summer at a Stunning Lodge on the Scenic Oregon Coast

Unwind This Summer at a Stunning Lodge on the Scenic Oregon Coast

The smell of salt and the sea, damp forest earth, and adventure floating in on the summer breeze. It’s all waiting for you on the Oregon coast at one of our favorite spots to relax, recharge, and get away for some outdoor fun.

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