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Tillamook Oregon – The Land Of Cheese
Located one hour from Seaside is the town of Tillamook. It’s famous across the United States thanks to the fabulous cheese that’s produced there but the town of just under 5,000 offers so much more, Tillamook offers a wonderful coastal way of life that’s unrivaled by other coastal towns inContinue Reading
Hood River – The Wind Surfing Capital of the World
Are you searching for a small town in Oregon to relocate to that also has a lot of recreation options and things to do? If so, you should check the town of Hood River, the wind surfing capital of the world. Located right off the Columbia River, Hood RiverContinue Reading
The Dalles Oregon – Sun, Cherries And More!
If you ask anyone about their first impression of Oregon if they’ve never been here is that the state gets a lot of rain, but that can’t be further from the truth, especially when you visit the Dalles, the sun-drenched Eastern entrance to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.Continue Reading
Cottage Grove – The Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon
Are you searching for the ideal small town to get away from it all? If so, come and check out Cottage Grove, Oregon. Cottage Grove is a great small town to visit because it’s full of iconic winding back roads, wineries, plenty of great recreation areas but best of all,Continue Reading
Ashland – One of Oregon’s Best Small Towns
Located in Jackson County Oregon, Ashland why is just off Interstate 5 and it’s right on the California border. As of 2010, the population of Ashland was just over 20,000 and this why the town is one of Oregon’s best small towns. Unlike other small towns in the state ofContinue Reading
Cannon Beach – The “Hidden” Gem of The Oregon Coast
Are you planning on visiting Oregon coast? If so, one of the destinations that you definitely want to check out is Cannon Beach. Located just 15 minutes away from Seaside, Cannon Beach was one of the first destinations that was visited by leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition inContinue Reading
Beaverton – Learn more about one of the most popular cities in Oregon
Founded in the 1840’s by early settlers, Beaverton was originally called Beaverdam because the area was full of beavers who created actual beaver dams in the area and a large body of water formed as a result. Like many parts of Oregon, Beaverton has a rich Native American history.Continue Reading
Klamath Falls – The Link To The State Of Oregon
Originally called Linkville when it was founded by George Nurse in 1867, Klamath Falls can be considered to be the “link” to the state of Oregon not just because of the Link River but also because you have to pass through Klamath Falls if you’re heading to Central or EasternContinue Reading
Brookings – Oregon’s Banana Belt
Brookings Founded in the early 20th Century by John E. Brookings, the town of Brookings Oregon is situated right on the California-Oregon border and it’s affectionately earned the area has affectionately earned the nickname of banana belt over the years because it never gets too hot or too cold here.Continue Reading
La Grande Oregon – The Hub of Northeast Oregon
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 thatContinue Reading
Table Mountain
Photo by @liftandwander Table Mountain is one of the outstanding features of the Columbia River Gorge, its sheared 800-foot south face revealing layers of Yakima basalt over mud flow sediments up to 22 million years old. The south ridge of Table Mountain features the eroded remains of basalt dikes,Continue Reading
Bend Oregon – Central Oregon’s Recreation Playground
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” byContinue Reading
Waldport Oregon – Where the Forest Meets the Sea
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 hereContinue Reading
Oregon Calling T Shirt
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Moon over Mt Hood
Mt Hood – Photo by @justinjlamb Mount Hood, called Wy’east by the Multnomah tribe, is a potentially active stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of northern Oregon. It was formed by a subduction zone on the Pacific coast and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. ItContinue Reading
Salem – Oregon’s Cherry City
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 toContinue Reading
Lost Lake
Photo by @jake.pnw Lost Lake is a lake in Mount Hood National Forest 16.2 kilometres northwest of Mount Hood in Hood River County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is 34.4 kilometres southwest of Hood River, a 26.4-mile drive. [instagram-feed]Continue Reading
Portland Oregon – The City of Roses
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 tradersContinue Reading
Willamette National Forest
Photo by @williammantani The Willamette National Forest is a National Forest located in the central portion of the Cascade Range of the U.S. state of Oregon. It comprises 1,678,031 acres, making it one of the largest national forests. [instagram-feed]Continue Reading
Astoria Oregon – The Gateway to the Coast
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 CoastContinue Reading
Crown Point – Columbia River Gorge
Photo by @cliffordpaguio_ Crown Point is a basalt promontory on the Columbia River Gorge and an associated state park in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in eastern Multnomah County, approximately 15 miles east of Portland. [instagram-feed] Continue Reading