by Jessica Tomlinson | Jul 1, 2024 | Conservation, Featured, Interesting, News, Wildlife
Honey I shrunk... the whales? All joking aside, new research suggests that we as a species might have done just that. As humans, our impact on the environment has played a crucial role in global climate, ocean acidification, rising temperatures, plastic and other...
by Diana Flowers | Jun 28, 2024 | Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Even though Osteria DOP has only been open a year and a half, it’s garnered praise across the board for not just being the most authentic Italian food in Eugene, but the best food in Eugene period! And, once you try their traditional, house-made Southern Italian style...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 27, 2024 | 4th Of July, Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Holidays, Interesting, Mt. Hood, Northern Oregon, Oregon Coast, Portland, Salem, Things To Do, Travel, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley
Have you made plans yet for Independence Day 2024? I'm not the best at making plans ahead of time for the holidays, so seeing a list of local events I can attend with my family and friends is always helpful for me. If you're like me and are looking for something fun...
by Tyler James | Jun 26, 2024 | News, Wildfires
In some areas of Deschutes County, residents were urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety and to enable public safety personnel to assist them effectively. A small wildfire in central Oregon rapidly expanded on Tuesday, scorching roughly 1,700 acres by...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 25, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Things To Do, Travel
We've all heard of the Oregon State Fair, but it wasn't until recently that I learned about the whimsical wonderland of the Oregon Country Fair just 15 minutes west of Eugene. This annual three day celebration is all about art, music, food, free expression, and...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 24, 2024 | Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Things To Do, Travel, Willamette Valley
Sure, you can eat ice cream at any time of year, but it's one of those quintessential summer treats that makes us think back to childhood days of chasing after ice cream trucks and sitting in the shade on a hot day. Hot summer days usually have us reaching for a tasty...
by Tyler James | Jun 22, 2024 | News
Snoop Dogg, the legendary rapper who rose to fame in the early '90s with his distinctive laid-back style and captivating lyrics, made a surprising and exciting appearance at Hayward Field during the second day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. Captured in...
by Tyler James | Jun 20, 2024 | News
We have some exciting news for all of you who have been patiently waiting for Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs to make a comeback! This iconic Oregon vacation spot first opened its doors in 1962, but closed in 2018 due to financial constraints. After being closed all these...
by Danielle Denham | Jun 20, 2024 | Adventures, Beaches, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Summer Break
There's something uniquely compelling about Lincoln City, Oregon. Nestled against the majestic Pacific Ocean, it's a haven of natural beauty where land, sea, and sky intertwine. If there's one thing Lincoln City does better than any other place, it's providing a stage...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 20, 2024 | Food, Food & Drink, News, Restaurants
Whenever my friends and I came home from college, we wanted to get together and go out for sushi. There were several spots around Portland and Beaverton that we frequented on breaks from school, each with it's own unique twist. Portland is well known for its wide...
