Since it’s founding in the 1860’s, La Grande has also been known as the “hub” of Northeast Oregon because tens of thousands of people travel through here every year on the way to Portland, Bend and other cities in Oregon. What most people don’t know about La Grande is that it was originally called Brownsville, …
Located in Deschutes County, Bend is the fifth largest city in the State of Oregon and it’s easy to see why because its location makes it an ideal place for anyone to live who loves hiking, biking, paddle boarding and staying active all year long. Originally named “farewell bend” by early pioneers who became aware …
If you’re visiting Oregon, or you live here, and are in the mood for a weekend getaway you should drive to Waldport Oregon, where the forest meets the sea. Waldport is a quiet city on the Oregon Coast. It’s frequently passed up for other cities like Seaside but residents here wouldn’t have it any other …
Founded in 1842, Salem is also known as “Cherry City” because a large portion of the cherries that we consume in the United States are grown right here in Salem. Besides being known as “Cherry City”, Salem was also originally known as the “resting place” by Indians who used to live in the area and …
Portland Oregon has always been one of the most well-known cities in Oregon because it was here that settlers from across the United States to trade and start their lives in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1845, the land that would become known as Portland was always known to traders from Canada, Britain, …
Photo by @jonshoe One the way to Seaside or other coastal towns in Oregon, one of the most iconic cities that you will probably drive through is Astoria Oregon, the “Gateway to the Coast”. Founded in 1811, Astoria is one of the first permanent settlements on the Pacific Coast and it has everything …
One of the great things about living in Oregon is that we have the beach at our fingertips. Seaside Oregon is just an hour and thirty-nine minutes from Portland and it can be reached within hours from any destination in Central or Eastern Oregon. What makes Seaside a great place to visit, especially …