Looking for the best hiking trails in Bend, Oregon? Oregon’s central city of Bend is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, offering a spectacular array of hiking trails that boast the picturesque…
11 Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge
Spanning the border between Oregon and Washington, the 80-mile Columbia River Gorge carves its way through the Cascade Range, creating a natural playground that’s as diverse as it is stunning.…
Things to Do in Oregon – The Ultimate Guide
Oregon is best known for its diverse landscape, the rugged Pacific coastline, the volcanic Cascade Range, and numerous old-growth forests. The largest city, Portland, is famous for its eccentric, “keep…
Where to Find Good Coffee in Portland
Looking for the best coffee places in Portland? Look no further. I am coffee obsessed. It’s safe to say I need it pretty much every day, and I’m fortunate that…
7 Best Hikes in Oregon
Since Oregon is my home, I always look here first when I get the itch for a good hike. If you’re looking for a detailed guide to Oregon hikes, look…
The Best Christmas Markets in the Pacific Northwest
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it cannot be denied that the sights, sounds, and smells of a good Christmas market will entice even the heartiest of Scrooges. The Pacific…
6 Best Day Trips from Portland Oregon
Oregon boasts many breathtaking sights all over the state. I’ve lived here for over 20 years and taking a weekend trip from Portland is an excellent way to get out…
Camping the Oregon Coast – the Ultimate Guide
Like many Oregonians, I’ve spent my fair share of spending the night under the stars, listening to the sounds of Oregon’s iconic craggy shoreline as the waves wash up along…
5 Best Oregon Road Trips
Find the best Oregon road trip ideas here, for all reasons, for all seasons. Come discover your own Oregon!
Southern Oregon Coast: The Thrill of Fiction or Natural Facts?
This article was written by my good friend John Schoppert, who lives in Southern Oregon and intimately knows the Southern Oregon Coast. Dropping over the edge of 50 floors of…
6 Best Outdoor Vacations in the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest vacations are the very definition of outdoor adventure. Here I go again, giving myself another impossible task. The outdoor adventures are never-ending in the PNW. And so I…
Meet the Makers Who are Redefining Baker City, Oregon
Few people who pass by Baker City as they speed along Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon know what a gem of a town they are missing. A former gold and…
Meet the Makers: The Farm-to-Table Experience in Halfway, Oregon
Come with me on my recent adventures to eastern Oregon! Here you will not only read about how awesome Baker County is, you will know where good food really comes…
Get the Best Buns on the West Coast
This article, written by yours truly, first appeared on B-C-ing-U.com, a wonderful British-run eclectic website where I am a regular contributor. Portland, Oregon is a foodie haven, where the gastronomic…
Three Mountains, Some Waterfalls and a Girl
The winding road skirting central Oregon’s mountain range led me into air that was getting increasingly heavy. Haziness could be detected as far back as Black Butte. My arrival in…
The Best Way to See the Columbia River Gorge
One of the best things to do in the Columbia River Gorge is to tour all of the waterfalls on the Oregon side. The popular ones are fairly close together…
Top 10 Destinations for Road Trips From Oregon
This is a guest post from some great people that know exactly where all the best road trips are in Oregon – the DMV. Planning your next road trip? A…
Sisters, Oregon – A Haven for Relaxation
The town of Sisters is the sweet cherry that sits on the top of the ice cream sundae that is Bend in central Oregon. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts year-round,…
My Top 10 Picks of Portland’s Best Hotels
I just love staying in hotels, even in my own home town! I’m sure many of us have become fans of the staycation and if I’m going to be completely…
Bring On the Ghosts! Haunted Places in Oregon
“It was a dark and stormy night…” Which is never far from the truth in Oregon, at least in the wintertime. Do you believe in ghosts? I suppose you do,…