Portland is one of the best cities in the country for bookstores, and that’s not an exaggeration. We have the largest independent bookstore in the world (Powell’s City of Books, which takes up an entire city block), and we have…
Oregon Coast Lighthouses Guide (History, Views, and How to Visit)
Oregon’s lighthouses are scattered along 363 miles of coastline, and each one tells a different story about the ships, storms, and keepers who defined this coast for over a century. There are 11 lighthouses on the Oregon Coast, and while…
Portland to Bend Road Trip (Best Routes and Stops)
The drive from Portland to Bend is one of those road trips that’s almost as good as the destination. In about three hours, you cross from the lush, green west side of the Cascades to the dry, sunny high desert…
Bend in Summer (The Complete Guide to Oregon’s Adventure Capital)
Bend in summer is the reason Central Oregon’s population keeps growing. Once the snow melts and the temperatures climb into the 80s, this town transforms into an outdoor adventure playground with 300 days of sunshine, a river running right through…
Best Waterfalls in Oregon (From Multnomah Falls to Hidden Gems)
Oregon has more waterfalls than any other state in the country (over 200 named falls), and the variety is genuinely staggering. You’ve got Multnomah Falls, which at 620 feet is the tallest in the state and one of the most…
Oregon Coast Storm Watching Guide (The Best Winter Experience)
Storm watching on the Oregon Coast is one of the most dramatic natural experiences you can have in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s completely free. From November through February, massive Pacific storms slam into the Oregon coastline with 30-foot waves,…
