by Diana Flowers | Jul 25, 2024 | Adventures, Beaches, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding
I’ve always had a special affinity for the southern Oregon coast. To me, it seems wilder and more beautiful than almost any other place in the state, and Cape Blanco is the perfect representation of this. Cape Blanco sits 245 feet above the sea and is located just...
by Diana Flowers | Jun 8, 2024 | History
The Covid-19 pandemic hit local businesses hard, causing many of them to shutter their doors for good. These closures devastated the communities they serve and it got us thinking about all the other Oregon companies that have come and gone over the years and are...
by Diana Flowers | May 30, 2024 | Adventures, Climbing
When most people think about climbing in and around Redmond, the first thing that comes to mind is the famed Smith Rock State Park, which has been a destination for climbers all over the world since the early 1980s. However, if you drive just a few miles south on the...
by Diana Flowers | May 19, 2024 | Shop
Real talk, y’all: I love a thrift store. Like, I’m kinda obsessed with thrifting, second-hand shopping, and vintage-shopping in all its forms. On any road trip I make it a point to seek out the coolest and most unique stores in the area because you never know what...
by Diana Flowers | Apr 17, 2024 | Lodging
Are you looking for an escape from the constant commotion of city life? Do you love the peace and tranquility of being in the forest? Do you like goats?!? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you’ve got to check out the Forest Island Yurt in Estacada for...