by Tyler James | Feb 28, 2022 | Adventures, Featured, News
A favorite hot springs to soak located in Central Oregon is slated to open in 2023, encouraging more tourism dollars and hospitality jobs to the Warm Springs Reservation. Sadly Kah-Nee-Ta had let go of all of its employees when they closed its doors in 2018, due to...
by Tyler James | Feb 8, 2022 | Adventures
A local favorite and long time secret, the God's Thumb hike in Lincoln City was once surrounded by private land with no trespassing signs. With recent purchases by the small coastal town, this spot is now accessible to the public. God's Thumb from the air. Photo by...
by Tyler James | Feb 2, 2022 | Adventures
Born in 2011, Filbert the Beaver at the Oregon Zoo, is calling for an early spring in 2022. "Groundhogs like Punxsutawney Phil are fine for their part of the country," said zookeeper Christina Parr. "Here in the Northwest, though, we are beaver believers." Stumptown...
by Tyler James | Jan 26, 2022 | News, Oregon Coast
Today it pains my heart to write this. A man from Richland, Washington, sadly has shared he is nearing the end of a long medical battle. Donavon Koker, has a dying wish to take a trip to the Oregon Coast with his 12-year-old son. Donavon explained, "Both my kidney...
by Tyler James | Jan 17, 2022 | Drink, Food, Food & Drink, Oregon Coast, Travel
If you are headed to Newport, Oregon there's a local favorite watering hole, and is well worth a visit. It is known as Nana's Irish Pub, and is one of my absolute favorite places for drinks and dinner when visiting Newport. Nana's Irish Pub in Newport From...