Adventures

This Short Oregon Hike Packs Four Stunning Waterfalls Into One Easy Loop

There are a lot of waterfall hikes in Oregon that people love to talk about. And don’t get me wrong, we have some absolute legends. But every once in a while, you find a place that quietly outperforms expectations without trying too hard. For me, that place has always been McDowell Creek Falls...

Cathedral Tree Trail: Distance, Parking & Astoria Guide

Updated August 2026: Astoria’s Richard Fencsak Cathedral Tree Trail is 0.9 mile one way between the 2800 block of Irving Avenue and the Astoria Column, making the basic out-and-back about 1.8 miles. It is a pedestrian-only, soft-surface forest path with elevation changes, stairs, roots and...

Oregon’s Whale Watch Week Returns March 21–29 With Stunning Gray Whale Migration Along The Coast

There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise of the world. And then you realize you’re watching one of nature’s...

This Massive Hidden Canyon in Oregon Feels Like You Have the Whole State All to Yourself

If you’ve ever driven through north-central Oregon and thought, there’s gotta be something out there, you’re right… there is. And it might just be one of the most underrated places in the entire state. Cottonwood Canyon State Park doesn’t try to grab your attention the way the Oregon Coast or the...

This Hidden Oregon Garden Looks Like It Was Built By A Real-Life Wizard

There’s a certain kind of magic you don’t expect to find in the high desert. Out past the sagebrush and open skies of Central Oregon, where the landscape feels rugged and timeless, there’s a place that quietly surprises you. It doesn’t shout for attention. It doesn’t try to impress you with size...
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours: What’s Open in Oregon?

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Hours: What’s Open in Oregon?

If you’re making a last-minute run for holiday groceries or still searching for a few gifts, time is running short. Many major grocery and retail stores in Oregon are operating on reduced hours for Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Most grocery stores...

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

This Oregon Creamery Just Won the World’s Best Cheddar

Oregon’s reputation as a culinary hotspot just reached a new level. Known for its farm-to-table dining, award-winning wines, and exceptional craft breweries, the state has added another accolade to its impressive résumé: the home of the world’s best cheddar cheese. At...

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