Today we have great news for fisher-people and folks looking to dip their toes (or bobbers) into fishing Oregon's lakes and rivers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced what days in 2022 will be a free-for-all, so be sure to mark your calendars....
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Oregon is a Rockhounding Paradise: All the Best Public Sites Are Right Here
Since before I knew there was a word for it I've been a rockhound. As a young child I would pick up pretty rocks anywhere I could and save them in small boxes labeled with various mineral names. In my twenties, I spent countless hours annoying friends and family at...
1927 In Downtown Portland Serves Up Nostalgia With Gourmet S’mores
Coffee and s'mores in a cabin in downtown Portland? Yes please! The 1927 S'mores Company in Portland Oregon is the perfect spot to relax and have a sweet treat with friends or family. These aren't your typical s'mores, but you'll definitely be feeling nostalgic as you...
Hart Mountain Hot Springs: A Hidden Gem in Oregon
Hart Mountain Hot Springs is truly one of Oregon's hidden gems. It's off the beaten path in the southeastern corner of the state that most people rarely see, simply because it's not close to ANYTHING. Which is automatically a plus in my book. I adore being away from...
Oregon Sunstones: Where To Dig These Gorgeous Gems For Free
Sunstones are the official State Gemstone of Oregon. Recently when I was writing about Eastern Oregon's Fort Rock, it reminded me that if one is willing to venture a little deeper into the high-desert backcountry these beautiful crystals are free for the taking. Image...
Fun Things to See and Do in Newport, Oregon in 2024
If you're headed to the coast, Newport, Oregon may already be on your radar. If it's not, it probably should be! Beautiful beaches, a historic charming downtown, Nye Beach, breweries, unique shops, and mouthwatering seafood are only a few things that come to mind....
Finders Keepers 2022: More Glass Floats Scheduled To Drop in Lincoln City
You saw us announce the Lincoln City inaugural Opening Day earlier this month. As much as you wanted to go find yourself a beautiful float on the beach, sadly you just weren't able to fit it in with your busy schedule. But don't worry sad beach hunter, because Finders...
Fort Rock, Oregon: Your Adventure Guide to This Geological Wonder
Fort Rock, Oregon is one of those things you actually have to see to believe. Photos do it no justice. Add to that the wealth of pre-history in the area and you have yourself one of the state's perfect road trip locations. Read on to find out why. So What is Fort...
Play The Oregon Trail Game Online – An American Classic
I was in fifth grade at my school in Forest Grove, Oregon, and my memories are so fond. Our classroom had a Commodore 64 computer, and I spent hours upon hours playing The Oregon Trail game with its beautiful 8-bit graphics. When I found out that you can actually play...
The Best Tide Pools on The Oregon Coast & Where to Find Them
Tide pools are one of my absolute favorite things about the Oregon Coast (right behind all the beachcombing). In fact, take me with you for a long walk on the beach and I'll be doing less walking and more crouching as I search for all the hidden treasures that the...
Casinos in Oregon & Washington: 13 Awesome Venues to Try Your Luck
Oregon is one of the most amazing states in the USA and hence is also a major tourist attraction. The lifestyle of the people, the natural beauty of seashores, coniferous rainforest, and high-desert; everything about Oregon is gorgeous. Risk-takers flock to areas like...
Florence, Oregon: A Travel Guide For Unique Things To Do
Around 60 miles west of Eugene you will find Florence, Oregon. Florence is a small city at the mouth of the Siuslaw River, with a population of around 8,900 at the time of writing this. Originally inhabited by the Siuslaw tribe of Native Americans, Florence is very...