Just ten miles southeast of where the mighty Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, Astoria, Oregon was first settled by rugged individuals with strong work ethic and an enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit—fur traders, pioneers, fisherman, tradesmen, loggers, soldiers, immigrants,...
Enjoy a German-Style Christmas Market in Oregon
You might think you have to travel to an actual German town, or at the very least, a “Bavarian village” such as Leavenworth, Washington, which goes all out at Christmas-time. But the answer is no! You can visit the charming...
New South Willamette Food Trail Throughout Lane County, Oregon
The state of Oregon is a remarkable place for food. The geography encompasses coastal waters, providing abundant seafood such as Dungeness crab, salmon, and oysters. Mountains and meadows provide mushrooms, berries, fruits, and nuts . . . in particular,...
Summer is the Best Time for an Oregon Coast Trip
Most times of the year, the Oregon Coast is windy, rainy, and cold. But in summertime you can get lucky with mild winds and sunny days. Some days it’s even nice enough to wear a t-shirt! On days when...
100 Things to Do in Eugene, Oregon
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Willamette Valley, Eugene is known as the Emerald City, Silicone Shire, and Track Town USA. Defined by the official motto, “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors,” Eugene is a place...
Oregon’s Christmas at the Village Green Event
The holiday season is upon us and venues across the country are hanging wreaths and trimming trees in the spirit of magic and wonder. For those of us in Oregon’s Southern Willamette Valley, the Christmas at the Village Green...
The Northern Oregon Coast in 38 Miles
The 38-mile drive between Newport and Neskowin should take about an hour, assuming you didn’t make any stops. In reality, you could easily spend a full day exploring the countless points of interest between these two key destinations in...
The Central Oregon Coast in 50 Miles
The 50-mile stretch of Highway 101 between Florence and Newport can be broken into two somewhat distinct segments: (1) Florence to Yachats and the numerous points of interest on the coast and within the Suislaw National Forest and (2)...
