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, coffee in hand, ready to soak in the salty air and wide-open shoreline. Now, one of the busiest and most recognizable stops on the Oregon coast is preparing for a dramatic new chapter. The D River State Recreation Site, located in 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 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...
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...
Where To Find Perfect Sand Dollars On The Oregon Coast Before Everyone Else Does
There’s something oddly magical about walking an Oregon beach at low tide, scanning the sand for that perfect, pale disc tucked just beneath the surface. Sand dollar hunting isn’t just a coastal...
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New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds
If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is...
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In
There are places in Oregon where you go to eat, and then there are places where you go to remember why you love food in the first place. Just outside Portland in Milwaukie, there’s a drive-in that...
This Taco Truck Serves Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon And Locals Can’t Get Enough
I’ll be honest right up front. I’m a sucker for Mexican food. If I had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, Mexican would be right there at the top. The flavors, the variety,...
This Short Oregon Hike Packs Four Stunning Waterfalls Into One Easy Loop
There are a lot of waterfall hikes in Oregon that people love to talk about. And don’t get me wrong, we have some absolute legends. But every once in a while, you find a place that quietly outperforms expectations without trying too hard. For me, that place has always...
Sad: Dead gray whale washes ashore near Florence and draws crowds on Oregon coast
There’s something about the Oregon coast that always feels alive. The crashing waves, the salty air, the steady rhythm of the tide. But every so often, that sense of life is met with a quiet, sobering reminder of nature’s other side. That was the scene Thursday...
This is real: Oregon Supreme Court just threw out a child porn conviction tied to JonBenét Ramsey photographer
Sometimes a story comes along that feels like it shouldn’t exist in real life. Too many layers, too many twists, and details that are each disturbing on their own somehow all tied together in one case. This is one of those stories. In a decision released March 26, the...
This Short Oregon Trail Leads To A Massive 300-Year-Old Tree You Can Walk Through
If you’re looking for a short hike on the Oregon Coast that delivers something truly unforgettable, the Cathedral Tree Trail in Astoria is one you’ll want on your list. This isn’t one of those long, exhausting hikes where the payoff barely feels worth it. In just...
Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Returns March 21–29 With Stunning Gray Whale Migration Along The Coast
There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise of the world. And then you realize...
Roseburg Man Admits To Strangling Infant Son As Body Is Found In South Umpqua River
A devastating case out of Douglas County is leaving many in the Roseburg community struggling to process what happened this week. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, a 27-year-old man is now in custody after admitting to killing his 11-month-old son. The...
Roger Tofte, Creator Of The Enchanted Forest, Has Passed Away And His Family Invites The Public To A Celebration Of Life
If you’ve ever wandered through the winding paths of the Enchanted Forest, you know it’s not just a theme park. It’s something else entirely. It’s the kind of place where childhood memories stick. Where crooked little houses lean just enough to feel magical. Where...
This Massive Hidden Canyon in Oregon Feels Like You Have the Whole State All to Yourself
If you’ve ever driven through north-central Oregon and thought, there’s gotta be something out there, you’re right… there is. And it might just be one of the most underrated places in the entire state. Cottonwood Canyon State Park doesn’t try to grab your attention...
Former Oregon School Principal Who Mocked Charlie Kirk Sentenced to Prison in Child Abuse Case
A former high school principal with ties to Oregon has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after being convicted of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, a case that has left many people shaking their heads in anger and disbelief....
Dozens of “No Kings” Protests Planned Across Portland Metro Area March 28
If you notice more gatherings popping up across Portland later this month, it’s part of a coordinated nationwide day of demonstrations. Dozens of “No Kings” protests are planned throughout the Portland metro area on Saturday, March 28. The events are being organized...
