Category: Oregon
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How to ByPass the Lines at Voodoo Doughnut
Hate crowds but love donuts? Me too. Here’s how to bypass the line that wraps around the corner of the famous Voodoo Doughnut. Read more
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Portland Underground
Buried under Old Chinatown Portland is a series of connecting passages known as the Shanghai Tunnels. Today, much of the tunnels have been filled and boarded up but in the 19th century, the tunnels connected the basements of many hotels and taverns to the waterfront of the Willamette River. The tunnels were originally built to… Read more
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Witch’s Castle
We did a quick jaunt down to Portland for an overnight trip and our very first stop was Forest Park. Within Forest Park, just a 1/2 mile walk from the Upper MacLeay Parking lot, is an interesting little abandoned building known as Witch’s Castle. The history behind the name does not disappoint. Read more
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5 Reasons Why Rockaway Beach Rocks
The Oregon coast line is a popular vacation destination. Places like Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Newport are well-known amongst Pacific North-westerners who want to feel sand underneath their feet… along with every other vacationer. If solitude is what you’re looking for, a fantastic alternative to these crowded spots is Rockaway Beach. Read more
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A Quiet Evening at Arch Cape
After exploring the busy Cannon Beach we headed 10 minutes south to the quiet little chateau of Arch Cape Inn & Resort. Read more
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Cannon Beach & the Iconic Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon is a favorite vacation spot for Pacific Northwesterners. Read more
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The Ship Wreck of the Peter Iredale
After 110 years, the rusted remains of an English four-masted steel barque sailing ship that ran aground during a storm in 1906 is now a popular tourist attraction in Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon. Read more
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Things to do in Newport, Oregon
The quaint beachside town of Newport, Oregon is just a 2.5 hour drive southwest of Portland. We decided to make a weekend trip out of our drive there so we could do a relaxing exploration of the Oregon coast. Read more
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Devil’s Punchbowl, a Quick Pitstop
Devil’s Punch Bowl State Natural Area is a small day use park situated on the coast of Otter Rock, Oregon. Read more
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5 Free Scenic Attractions Along the Historic Columbia River Highway
The Historic Columbia River Highway is a beautiful and winding 75-mile scenic highway in Oregon. With dozens of scenic viewpoints and trails just off of the road, it’s the perfect day-trip drive near Portland. Read more