by Tyler James | Aug 20, 2024 | News
Oregon experienced a tragic weekend with three separate drowning incidents in different parts of the state. These incidents occurred in the Willamette River, Yachats, and Diamond Lake, claiming the lives of three individuals who were either trying to save others or...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 19, 2024 | Adventures
Oregon, a state famed for its lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged coastlines, also harbors a lesser-known treasure beneath its surface: opals. These beautiful iridescent gemstones, with their ability to flash a spectrum of colors, have captivated humanity for...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 19, 2024 | Adventures, Columbia River Gorge, Family Fun, Farm Visits
If you're searching for a family outing that blends the great outdoors with a dash of wild excitement, this one-of-a-kind drive-through experience should be your adventure radar. Hidden away just across the Columbia River Gorge from Oregon, this one-of-a-kind ranch...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 18, 2024 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Salem, Travel, Willamette Valley
Looking for the best breakfast in Salem? White's Restaurant has been a go-to spot since 1936. This place has been serving up some of the heartiest breakfasts you’ll find anywhere, and the history behind it only adds to the charm. Biscuits and gravy, scrambles and...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 17, 2024 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley
Do you remember your favorite pizza parlor from childhood? The one you used to go to with friends on a Friday night, or after Little League games with your family? Sometimes it feels to me like they just don't make pizza parlors like that anymore. Today when you go...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Aug 16, 2024 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Holidays, Restaurants, Summer Break, Summer Vacation, Travel, Willamette Valley
A visit to this cute little ice cream shop is like taking a sweet trip down memory lane. Since opening in 2018, McBee’s Shakes Crepes & Cones has become a beloved spot where friends and family gather to enjoy some of the best treats Beaverton has to offer. Whether...
by Danielle Denham | Aug 15, 2024 | Hiking, Lincoln City, News, Oregon Coast, Waterfalls
Drift Creek Falls is one of the most lovely trails near Lincoln City, offering hikers a serene journey through Oregon's lush coastal rainforests, across a dramatic suspension bridge, and ending at a stunning 75-foot waterfall. However, if you're planning a visit soon,...
by Tyler James | Aug 15, 2024 | Adventures
In a scene straight out of Jumanji or another wild adventure movie, a 68-year-old man named Robert Douglass Junior is accused of secretly harboring a whole menagerie of wild animals right in the middle of a quiet Albany neighborhood! On August 14, Douglass made his...
by Tyler James | Aug 15, 2024 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
Driving through the winding roads of Oregon Route 22, it’s easy to miss the little town of Mill City. Nestled along the North Santiam River, this quiet place, with a population just under 2,000, might seem like a typical stopover on your way to somewhere else. But...
by Tyler James | Aug 14, 2024 | News
Exciting news for Bend residents! The current Costco on Bend's eastside has announced its upcoming move to a brand-new location on the northside, set to open on October 19. This impressive new 52-acre site, located off Highway 20 between Cooley Road and Robal Lane,...
