Nestled into a forgotten corridor of the Over the River and Through the Woods Scenic Byway is Oregon’s Living Rock Studios one of the most unique things we’ve found to do yet in a state offering a lot of variety. Creating Unusual Oregon Art out of Stone The state of Oregon is rich in geologic… Continue reading Living Rock Studios, Chiseling Oregon Art from Stone
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Descending into the Abyss at Lava River Cave Oregon
Last Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 Even as you’re descending into the giant maw of Lava River Cave near Bend Oregon, you’re thinking the usual thoughts that accompany steps into the subterranean. Will I see stalactites or Stalagmites? Will the floor be slippery with dropping moisture, will sudden bursts of illumination highlight spectacular displays of geologic… Continue reading Descending into the Abyss at Lava River Cave Oregon
What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit
Updated July 2024 When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a… Continue reading What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit
It’s a Different Kind of Marble Hall at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve boasts 15,000 feet of underground passageways that wind and dive ever deeper into a marble cave. When it comes to things to do in Oregon, this adventure must be on your list. The History of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve History of the Oregon Caves National… Continue reading It’s a Different Kind of Marble Hall at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast
Outside Astoria, Oregon sits a crucial part of both Civil war and WWII history. Fort Stevens State Park is the site of decades of Oregon battle time defense, protecting the crucial Columbia River waterway. Today, many of the structures still stand, abandoned but not forgotten. Descending upon Fort Stevens State Park Oregon On a foggy,… Continue reading Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast
Fort Hoskins Hiking Trail – Oregon History Hidden in the Valley
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is known for its endless hiking opportunities, many of which are intertwined with rich Oregon history. Fort Hoskins sits nestled into the valley, as a little-known historical secret. If you are planning an Oregon vacation, you may want to add this hidden gem to your list. Fort Hoskins History Originally created to… Continue reading Fort Hoskins Hiking Trail – Oregon History Hidden in the Valley
Starvation Creek Oregon: 4 Forgotten Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge
Starvation Creek, an Oregon state park located along the Columbia River Gorge, serves as a jumping off point for accessing the paved old highway 30, that is now an Oregon hiking trail for pedestrians. This trailhead also serves as easy access for four different and unique waterfalls, that are all a short walk from the… Continue reading Starvation Creek Oregon: 4 Forgotten Waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Not Your Typical Tulip Patch
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is not your grandmother’s tulip patch! This Oregon tulip festival boasts 40 acres of rainbow tulips set against an astounding background of snow-peaked Mount Hood. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to explain the sights here. If you are looking for visiting Oregon in the spring, or live here and are seeking… Continue reading Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival – Not Your Typical Tulip Patch
