If you're looking for an excuse to head to the Oregon Coast soon, you won't want to miss the Kite Festival in Lincoln City as we head into fall 2022. Held on the beach at the D River State Recreation Site, the annual Fall Kite Festival is a longstanding family...
Bears are common in rural Oregon. We've all heard the rumors of unpleasant encounters during camping trips. We've seen their claw marks left on trees. We're aware that they're out there, even if we don't always see them. But actual attacks are rare, and they're not...
Fall is my favorite time of year. There's something about the crisp chill air, warm autumn colors, and getting cozy in a sweater that delights me. If you love fall as much as I do, or are looking for an awesome pumpkin patch and country store to explore this fall...
Brookings is a pretty little town on the Southern Oregon coast everyone should visit at least once. Boasting a gorgeous rugged coastline, 12 miles of scenic corridor with multiple viewpoints, and some of the warmest temperatures along the Oregon coast, it’s easy to...
Prepare for a dose of the strange. Lincoln City's Fall Kite Festival will be making its way to D River State Recreation Site October 1-2. It's the kind of eccentric event that only Oregonians can muster, filled with parades of flying squid, strange shapes, and...
If you're into the relaxing sound of a river soothing you to sleep, cabins nestled between groves of aspens and ponderosa pines, and stunning views of the night sky, the Metolius River Resort is a must when visiting Central Oregon. The Metolius River Resort In Camp...
A Guadalupe fur seal pup was rescued after being found wrapped in debris on Salishan Beach near Lincoln City, Oregon. The rescue was a collaboration between the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), and SeaLife Response,...
Short Sand Beach sits in Oswald West State Park between Manzanita and Cannon Beach, reached by a short forest walk from signed Highway 101 parking areas. The cove draws surfers, families and hikers, while seasonal Blumenthal Falls reaches the sand during wetter...
In honor of the 36th anniversary of the release of Stand By Me, the yearly event is back and just days away. Said to be the biggest celebration yet, the Linn County Historical Museum and the historic town of Brownsville are busy putting the final touches now. Fans of...
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
Time Magazine has recognized Portland, Oregon as one of the World's Great Places of 2022, in an article published this last week. Time gives credit to Portland for the city's commitment to planet Earth, with new infrastructure for cyclists and walkers. As Time...
Crabbing is a dangerous and often tricky profession. Every day crabbers risk their lives just to fill our stomachs and make a modest wage. We're grateful for their efforts. There's nothing better than the salty aftertaste of fresh-caught crab, especially when it comes...