Thousands Flock to the Oregon Coast for This Festival Where the Beach Turns Into a Canvas of Colorful Kites
Each September, the Oregon Coast explodes with color as giant kites take to the skies above Lincoln City. From September 19–21, 2025, families, artists, and dreamers alike will gather at the D River State Recreation Site—just north of Depoe Bay—for the beloved Fall Kite Festival. This isn’t your average beach day. It’s a weekend where the horizon transforms into a canvas of huge, colorful squid swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds, and fast Rokkaku kites looping and whirling...
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.
Fall Is The Perfect Time To Soak At This Native Hot Spring Resort In Oregon
The water is packed with 32 healing minerals, and the warm autumn weather is ideal for soaking, as cool desert nights pair perfectly with the steamy springs.
This Old School Pizza Parlor in Oregon Serves Up Nostalgia with Every Slice
If you're searching for a slice of nostalgia, look no further than Padington's Pizza, the quintessential pizzeria in Salem, Oregon. Since 1978, this beloved establishment has been the go-to spot for...
Few People Know About This Incredible Museum Tucked Away in Rural Oregon
This gallery feels like a crossroads of art and history, and is filled to the brim with stunning, authentic Native American jewelry, blankets and art from nine tribes.
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!
The Irresistible Shakes And Crepes at This Oregon Ice Cream Shop Are a Treat You Won’t Forget
Whether it’s a quick stop for a sweet pick-me-up or a leisurely treat with friends, McBee’s Shakes Crepes & Cones is the perfect place to feel like a kid again—no matter your age.
In a Remote Oregon Mountain Town, You Will Find Some of the Best Pizza You’ll Ever Taste
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,...
Indulge in Delicious Shakes and Deep-Fried Pickles at a Classic Oregon Drive-In
The Drive In isn’t just a place to grab a meal; it’s a fixture in the Condon community, a place where people gather to enjoy good food in a relaxed setting.
Oregon Police Use DNA Tech to Identify Remains of Portland Teen Missing Since 1968
In 1968 or 1969, a teenage girl who attended Grant High School in NE Portland went missing, and up until now police had not been able to find any definitive evidence about her disappearance. However, thanks to the cooperation of several state, federal, and private...
Oregon Senate Fails to Pass Bill to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time
Oregon's latest legislative showdown has left many of us scratching our heads, and frankly, a bit miffed. The stage was set for Oregon to lead the West Coast into a new era, free from the hassle of flipping our clocks back and forth. Yet, in a moment that can only be...
Oregon State Police Seize Alligator From Springfield Homeowner
In the past six years, Oregon State Police have come across quite a few alligators in Oregon being kept as pets. Recently they seized an alligator that had been kept as a pet for 13 years in Springfield, Oregon. In Oregon, there are many types of animals that are...
Oregon on the Verge of Saying Goodbye to Daylight Saving Time Confusion—for Year-Round Standard Time!
As a proud Oregon resident, the buzz around Senate Bill 1548 has me both thrilled and, admittedly, a tad bit puzzled. Why, you might wonder? After years of adjusting our clocks back and forth, causing more confusion than convenience, Oregon is on the cusp of bidding...
Everclear and Floater Set to Ignite the Stage in Eugene This Summer
Rock enthusiasts, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, 2024, as two legendary alternative rock bands, Everclear and Floater, are set to ignite the stage at The Cuthbert Amphitheater. Produced by KEI, Double Tee Concerts, and Mammoth NW, this event promises an...
Happy Birthday, Oregon: A Valentine’s Love Letter to The Most Beautiful State
Dear Oregon, On this day of love and celebration, as the world shares tokens of affection, my thoughts turn to you, the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, whose birthday intertwines with the universal day of love, Valentine's Day. It is a fitting coincidence, for what is...
Tillamook Creamery is Unveiling a New Chocolate Ice Cream Collection Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
Exciting news for all the chocolate and ice cream lovers out there! The Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for America's rapidly growing family-sized ice cream brand, is introducing a delightful Chocolate Ice Cream Collection, perfect for Valentine's Day...
Oregon Reports First Human Plague Case in Eight Years, Suspected to Originate from a Pet Cat
In a recent incident within Oregon, a resident came down with the bubonic plague after exposure to their seriously ill pet cat, marking the state's first encounter with the disease since 2015, local health authorities report. Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible...
The Purrfect Oregon Cafe to Find Your New Cat Just Opened in the Valley
On January 31st, a new cat cafe opened in the Eugene-Springfield area. Yes, you read that correctly—a cat cafe! The Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge has just become one of only two cat cafes in the entire state (the only other is in Bend since Portland's Purrington’s...
This Fun Wine Shuttle Lets You Choose From 3 of the Finest Vineyards in the Willamette Valley
Let's talk about one of Oregon's lushest (no pun intended) landscapes—the Willamette Valley. It's a haven for anyone who appreciates a good glass of wine and the stories behind each vineyard. I recently spent a day exploring this vino paradise with the NW Wine...