by Tyler James | Jun 6, 2024 | News
Jaciva's Bakery and Chocolatier, a cherished establishment in Southeast Portland since 1986, has declared it will cease operations permanently on June 29. This decision comes after the business faced significant challenges, including losing about half of its customer...
by Tyler James | Jun 6, 2024 | Adventures
OREGON COAST, Ore. — In a dramatic twist of fate, the humpback whale that recently graced Nehalem State Park with its unfortunate presence will not be meeting a dynamite demise. Oregon State Parks firmly announced that they're leaving the explosives in the shed this...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 6, 2024 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Horseback Riding, Interesting, Things To Do, Travel
Rugged western landscapes, breathtaking views of mountains, wide-open spaces, the smell of desert sage, fresh air, and the feel of warm sunshine on your face. If you're looking for a place to make memories with loved ones, we're pretty sure this is it. Just a short...
by Tyler James | Jun 5, 2024 | News
As someone who cherishes the natural beauty of our world, I am deeply disturbed by the recent actions of students from the University of Oregon and UC Davis at Lake Shasta during Memorial Day Weekend. Being from Eugene, Oregon, it disheartens me to see that...
by Diana Flowers | Jun 4, 2024 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
There are few brunch restaurants in Portland with more name recognition than the Tin Shed on NE Alberta Street. The Tin Shed Garden Cafe was first opened back in 2002 by Christie Griffin and Janette Kaden. At the time it was a small operation with Christie managing...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jun 3, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Forest Bathing, Interesting, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Things To Do, Travel, Ziplines
Did someone say rainforest jungle gym? That's right. Hidden away in the woods just a few minutes from Lincoln City is an awesome adventure that's calling your name. You might think that a jungle gym is just for kids, but then again, you've probably never seen this...
by Tyler James | Jun 2, 2024 | News
Almost 14 years have passed since Kyron Horman disappeared at the age of seven, and the mystery remains unsolved. As reported by KGW, Kyron Horman’s mother, Desiree Young, continues her tireless fight to bring her son home while also supporting other parents with...
by Diana Flowers | Jun 2, 2024 | Food, Food & Drink
Nehalem is one of my favorite cities in Oregon, sitting slightly inland from the cute beach town of Manzanita. Nehalem itself is a very small town, but it happens to be home to one of the best breakfast spots on the entire coast! Wanda’s Cafe and Bakery is located...
by Tyler James | Jun 1, 2024 | News
USA Today is inviting its readers to participate in selecting the top pet-friendly hotel, and two Oregon establishments have made the list. Nestled in Pacific City, Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, and The Hotel Zags in Portland are among the 20 contenders chosen by...
by Jessica Tomlinson | May 31, 2024 | Drink, Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, Portland, Restaurants, Travel, Weird Oregon, Willamette Valley
Statistics say that three out of five new restaurants will fail in their first year. There's something to be said for restaurants that hang around for a long time then. You hear about some of these places that have been around for forty years or more and wonder what...
