by Diana Flowers | Jun 6, 2023 | Adventures, Art, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Festivals, Things To Do, Travel, Weird Oregon
Entrance to the fair, photo by Rick Obst Flickr Inevitably, when I mention the Oregon Country Fair to anyone not familiar with it, they think I misspoke and meant to say county fair. No, you will not find a Tilt-A-Whirl, pie-making contest, or young 4-Hers showing off...
by Diana Flowers | May 28, 2023 | Food & Drink, Made In Oregon, Oregon Coast, Travel
BJ’s Ice Cream Parlor has steadily become one of the longest standing institutions in the beach town of Florence, Oregon. Started back in 1978, Brian and Jodie Cole (where the “BJ” comes from), made a home for themselves and their family in Florence and now have two...
by Diana Flowers | May 27, 2023 | Adventures
Chances are, you’ve never been to a restaurant quite like Junkyard Extreme Burgers & Brats before—and really what kind of name is that for a restaurant anyway? If you’re intrigued, read on because the story of how this incredible place even came to be is just as...
by Diana Flowers | May 20, 2023 | Food, Food & Drink, Oregon Coast, Restaurants, Travel
If you’re anything like me, when you’re on the coast you have to eat seafood at least once. How could you not take advantage of the bounty of the ocean right there at your fingertips? Of course you have tons of choices up and down the 101, but the Old Oregon...
by Diana Flowers | May 13, 2023 | Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants
In Spanish, el gordo means "fat," and although you'll find many taquerias throughout the area with some version of "el gordo" in their name, nothing will compare to the authenticity and taste you'll get at Tacos el Gordo in McMinnville. Carnitas and asada tacos, photo...
