Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can hike through Crater Lake National Park, explore the Columbia River Gorge, and visit the famous Multnomah Falls. Oregon is also known for its vibrant cities, like Portland, where you can experience world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a city dweller, Oregon has something to offer for your next adventure.
Looking for a truly unique and bizarre place to visit in Oregon? I remember actually going here a couple of times with my parents when I was really young, and to this day this place still blows my mind. Brooms stand on end, water seems to flow uphill here, and people...
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People who tell you Oregon is boring are sadly misinformed! Hiking is one of the best parts of living here, and today I'd like to focus on some of the best hikes near Portland. Of course, there is only a handful here as the list of trails to hike in Portland is...
One of the unique recreation experiences you can have in the Beaver State is the opportunity to rent some of our historic fire lookout rentals in Oregon. These towers can make the perfect weekend getaway with a 360-degree view of Oregon's beauty. These lookouts are...
Mt. Hood is one of the most sought-after places to visit in Oregon, no matter what the season. We have put together some Mt. Hood cabins for rent to help you get started if you are looking for a nice getaway. The winter months boast incredible skiing and snowboarding,...
Oregon has been ready for its close-up for more than a century. The Oregon Film Museum identifies The Fisherman’s Bride, filmed in Astoria in 1909, as the first scripted commercial film made in the state. Today, Oregon Film counts more than 500 feature films and...
Note: This is an at-your-own-risk activity that includes potentially dangerous spots. Declared by the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency and the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad, the route through the Salmonberry Canyon is considered "dangerous and closed to the...
When we first published this guide in 2016, a cute Oregon Coast vacation rental advertised for $60, $75, or $95 a night did not feel like a mythical creature. Ten years later, plenty of search cards still flash prices around $100. The surprise arrives when cleaning...
With so many beautiful places in Oregon, magical forests and perfect small towns, filmmakers couldn't pick a better place to shoot a movie. Today, we've put together a list of some movies that you may not know were filmed in Oregon. If you are as fascinated by seeing...
This isn't your typical Oregon coast forest because it's actually in the water. Two thousand years ago a powerful earthquake shifted part of an ancient sitka spruce forest in Neskowin Oregon into the tidal zone, creating a graveyard of trees. To this day, the remains...
Oregon is known for its fiery colors set against a backdrop of dark evergreens, and what better time than now to get out and explore those places you haven't been to yet. It's truly one of the most beautiful times of the year in Oregon. Here's 10 beautiful places you...
Originally published in 2015; updated in August 2026. There are Oregon stories that sound a little exaggerated by the time they reach you. Maybe they have been polished over years of campfire retellings, or perhaps someone added a detail that was simply too good to...