by Danielle Denham | Apr 18, 2020 | Conservation, Featured, History, News, Wildlife
In 1843, our Oregon pioneer forefathers gathered in a series of meetings that would unite them to a common purpose while ultimately causing the extinction of the indigenous Gray Wolf from our state lands. Wolves were as troublesome to early settlers and their...
by Danielle Denham | Apr 17, 2020 | Featured, Movies/TV Shows, Music, News, Pop Culture
Why exactly? We don't know. What we do know is that The Simpsons' Springfield is (of course) Springfield, Oregon, and that the metal band Okilly Dokilly is EVERYTHING Ned Flanders. A few weeks ago, the closing credits of the 659th episode of The Simpsons were suddenly...
by Danielle Denham | Apr 16, 2020 | Family Fun, Featured, News, Southern Oregon, Things To Do, Wildlife
One of my absolute FAVORITE Oregon attractions is the Wildlife Safari in Winston, just south of Roseburg. If you're thinking this is just another zoo or an exploitation of animal rights ("Tiger King", I'm looking at YOU), think again. Your private drive in your own...
by Danielle Denham | Mar 19, 2020 | Adventures, Featured, Health & Fitness, Hiking, Lifestyle, News, Press Release, Things To Do
Fresh air is good for the soul as well as the body, especially during times of stress. Fortunately for us, Oregon has plenty of wide-open spaces where one may choose to hike and experience nature, all while adhering to self-quarantine and social-distancing practices....
by Danielle Denham | Jan 28, 2020 | Featured, Interesting, Newport, News, Oregon Coast, Road Trips, Travel, Weird Oregon
The nation's longest continuous stretch of asphalt starts in Newport, Oregon and ends 3,365 miles away in Boston, MA for one heck of a road trip. Stretching from the Pacific Ocean, US Route 20 extends through 12 states before nearly touching the shores of the Atlantic...