Beautiful and treacherous, scenic, and well worth the trip, Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon coast is a stunning place to add to your bucket list. From fishing to sandboarding, whale watching to hang gliding, the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area has something for everyone....
Central Oregon's Painted Hills is one of those awe-inspiring things you have to see in person. Photos simply aren't enough to convey how impressive this prehistoric landscape is. Many Oregonians have never been to the Painted Hills or don't realize...
I recently came across a photo from Jeffrey S. Green, who posts his incredible images at his Facebook page representing Dynamic Photography. I was instantly captivated by the photo, and naturally curious as to the history of this beautiful location in Oregon. After...
There is never a shortage of hikes to discover in Central Oregon, and Chush Falls (formerly known as Squaw Creek Falls) is one you absolutely must check out if you are looking to explore near Bend, Oregon. At one point, this hike was only a 2-mile round trip but the...
She's easily shot more photos of old historic schools than anyone I know in Oregon, and her goal is to eventually find them all. Her name is Danielle Denham, and she has a fascination with not just Oregon history itself - but making trips to historic, abandoned...
If you are looking for an Oregon waterfall hike that you can take the whole family on, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon is known as Toketee Falls and it's calling your name this weekend. Aptly named, Toketee is the Chinook word for “graceful” Toketee...
If you are looking to get out for a nice easy winter hike, you'll surely want to check out Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge right now. The trail begins at one of the most scenic trailheads anywhere and will continue into the Middle Oneonta Falls and other...
There is no shortage of beautiful places to explore in Oregon for hiking lovers, and the Ramona Falls in Oregon is a favorite summer hike just outside of Portland. The trail is great for hiking, walking, nature trips, and even snowshoeing. Those who are hiking with...
When it comes to an Oregon road trip, no matter which direction you head you are bound to discover beauty. If I am being honest, I don't feel like eastern Oregon is discussed enough. Traveling to eastern Oregon is almost a completely different world, it seems, at...
As a kid, I loved digging in the dirt on my grandfather's property way out in rural Oregon. I would always find great pieces of history, like an old vintage 7-Up bottle. These incredible old structures are frozen in time, and no matter what the history may be, there's...
Are you looking for the best waterfalls in Oregon now that the weather's warming up? While Southern Oregon waterfalls aren't talked about as much, we wanted to share with you some of the most gorgeous waterfalls in Southern Oregon. This road trip features waterfalls,...
Did you know there are more ghost towns in Oregon than anywhere in the United States? As I love learning about the rich history of our beautiful state, naturally, ghost towns in Oregon have always fascinated me. This particular road trip I plan on doing this myself...