Nearly 2,000 Lightning Strikes Hit Oregon As Wildfire Concerns Grow
Thunderstorms that developed over Oregon’s Cascade Range Wednesday afternoon and evening produced nearly 2,000 lightning strikes, leaving fire officials watching closely for possible new wildfire starts. The storms formed over the mountains on Wednesday, July 15, with frequent lightning reported across portions of the Cascades. Some of the most dramatic activity was captured near Detroit Lake, where bolts lit up the sky above the heavily forested landscape. Nearly 2,000 lightning strikes were...
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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.
Deep in Oregon’s Cascades, Two 800-Year-Old Giants Stand Watch Over A Hidden Lake
There are forests in Oregon that feel old, and then there are forests that seem to exist outside ordinary time. Crabtree Valley belongs to the second kind. Deep back in the western foothills of the...
This Otherworldly Oregon Hike Leads to a Turquoise Lake Inside a Volcanic Crate
There is a moment on the hike toward Broken Top when Central Oregon seems to change worlds. The familiar forest begins to thin. Meadows open beneath an enormous sky. The ground becomes lighter,...
This Pacific City Pub Feels Like the Kind of Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name
There are plenty of places along the Oregon Coast where you can grab a burger or a basket of fish and chips. But every now and then, you stumble into a place that feels like it's been waiting for...
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Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
This Cozy Italian Restaurant In Newport Serves Fresh Pasta Steps From The Ocean
There is a certain kind of hunger that only shows up at the Oregon Coast. It usually arrives after a long walk on the beach, when your shoes are full of sand and your face is a little pink from the...
This Floating Restaurant in Oregon Makes Dinner Feel Like A Summer Getaway
There are certain meals in Oregon that stay with you long after the plates have been cleared. Not because the tablecloth was fancy, or because the chef used words you had to quietly Google under the...
This Classic Portland Steakhouse Was Once Voted The Best In The City
It started with a million dollar hamburger. Now they sell some of the best steak in Portland.
Were Wolves Once Native To Oregon? Growing Populations Fuel One Of The State’s Biggest Debates
The catalyst for Oregon statehood ignited because settlers were frustrated over wolves attacking livestock. The “Wolf Meetings” of 1843 eventually helped spark Oregon’s first provisional government.
Oregon Petition That Could Ban Hunting and Fishing Reaches Signature Goal
For many of us who grew up in Oregon, this story feels almost impossible to believe. Hunting and fishing are not fringe activities here. They are part of Oregon's identity. They are cold mornings before sunrise on the river. They are family traditions handed down over...
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 and clear my head, somehow I always ended up back on that trail. If you...
Man Dies After Jump From Astoria-Megler Bridge as Officials Respond Friday Night
The towering Astoria-Megler Bridge is one of Oregon's most recognizable landmarks. Stretching across the Columbia River and connecting Oregon to Washington, its sweeping views and dramatic scale make it a memorable crossing for countless travelers each year. But for...
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 perfect sand dollar hiding in the wet sand. But Lincoln City offers...
This Oregon Hot Springs Resort Feels Like a Hidden Desert Escape With Pools and Stargazing
Most of us think we know Oregon. We picture fog rolling through evergreen forests, waterfalls pouring over cliffs, rugged coastline views, and mountain peaks rising above the trees. Oregon has built a reputation around dramatic landscapes, and for good reason. But out...
This Remote Oregon Hot Springs Lets You Soak Beneath Desert Skies Where Wild Horses Roam
Some places in Oregon make you work for them. Hart Mountain Hot Springs is one of those places. Tucked deep in south central Oregon, far from traffic lights, coffee stands, cell service, and pretty much anything resembling convenience, this high desert soaking spot...
Smashing Pumpkins Are Coming To Portland For A Huge Two-Set Arena Show This Fall
If you grew up with the sound of alternative rock pouring out of your bedroom speakers in the '90s, November just got a lot more exciting for Portland. The Smashing Pumpkins are officially headed to the Rose City this fall as part of a major North American arena run...
This Columbia Gorge Hike Ends On A Stone Summit With Sweeping Views Of Five Volcanoes
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing. Rick Vander Ley, Lost In Oregon, Facebook Larch Mountain is one of...
Oregon’s Lavender Season Is About To Explode And These Summer Festivals Smell Like Pure Magic
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country. And then there’s lavender season. Every summer, parts of Oregon...