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Portland’s Pittock Mansion: A Landmark With Deep History And Spectacular Views
Positioned 1,000 above the city in Portland, Oregon, the Pittock Mansion offers unique insight into the city's evolution from a pioneer town at the turn of the century to the advanced industrialized metro it is today.
A Portland…
Climbing Mount McLoughlin in Southern Oregon: Everything You Need to Know
A dormant steep-sided stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of southern Oregon and within the Sky Lakes Wilderness, Mount Loughlin is a volcanic peak in the Rogue River Valley.
Named after John McLoughlin, a Chief Factor for the Hudson's…
Ashland Named a Top 10 Bike-Friendly U.S. Destination
ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland is a major American bike-friendly destination, ranked in the Top 10 by national outdoor magazine, ‘Outside.’ Ashland is rated as bike-friendly, with 86 dedicated bike trails.
Oregon is the Only State with…
USA Today’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Travel Awards Placed Ashland’s Winchester Inn at the Top
ASHLAND, Ore. — The historic Winchester Inn in Ashland has been voted Number One of the 10 Best Places to Stay in the nation by USA Today's 2024 Readers’ Choice Travel Awards.
Huge Accolade for Ashland as a Tourist Destination…
The Black Sheep: A Piece of Ireland in the Heart of Ashland City
ASHLAND, Ore. — The secret is out. If you are longing for a piece of Ireland, you will find it right here in the heart of Ashland city. Behind the red doors on the Plaza is the Black Sheep Pub, an authentic British public house that offers…
Our Top 5 Favorite Oregon Travel Destinations in 2024
Oregon is a state rich in both history and beauty, as many long-term residents will happily tell you.
Whether or not you’re a tourist, someone passing through, or a resident looking to explore your home state, you’ll have more than…
Visiting the Alvord Desert in Oregon: The Ultimate Guide
If you’re looking for a stunning place to see while you’re in Oregon, then you should bring your eyes over to the Southeastern region, where a breathtaking sight awaits you. From camping opportunities to hot springs to beautiful sights all…
Exploring Oregon’s Tillamook Rock Lighthouse — The Legend of Terrible Tilly
In Tillamook, Oregon, there is a legend quite popular among paranormal enthusiasts. Outside of town, just a mile off Oregon’s North Coast, sitting atop a plateau rising from the sea, lies the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, nicknamed “Terrible…
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry: Recognized as one of the nation’s top science museums
PORTLAND, Ore. — Newsweek magazine has nominated the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, or OMSI, as it is known locally, as one of the fifteen sites for the title of best science museum in the nation.
According to Newsweek, "At OMSI,…
The Steiner Log Church Took Over 40 Years to Restore and is Now Open for Tours
WELCHES, Ore. — The Steiner Log Church was built in the 1930s. It took the owner, Mike Gudge, over 40 years to restore this historic building. This process included transporting the 2,000-pound building through the woods to its current…