Ashland’s Long-Running Tap House Pours Local Brews Beside A Wood-Fired Kitchen
Some spots in a small Oregon town hide in plain sight, so ordinary on the outside that people walk past for years before finally stepping…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 30, 2026
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Oregon
These 7 Easy Oregon Trails Deliver Big Coastal Views Without The Long Climb
The Oregon Coast is full of dramatic ocean views, but not every great overlook asks for a hard…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 30
Oregon
Eight Oregon Lookout Towers You Can Actually Rent For A Night Above The Trees
Oregon has a handful of old fire lookout towers that you can rent and sleep in overnight. These…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 30
Oregon
Seven Oregon Lakeside Cabins Let You Fall Asleep To The Sound Of Water
Oregon has a way of making you slow down, especially when you wake up steps from the water.…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 29
Oregon
This Roseburg Diner Serves Homemade Pie And Bottomless Coffee At Every Booth
Some places just off the freeway hold onto a kind of charm that chain spots can never fake.…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 29
Oregon
You Can Spend The Night In A Restored 1880s Oregon Lighthouse Keeper’s House On The Coast
There is a house on the Oregon coast where the past never quite left the building. Perched on…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 29
Oregon
These 8 Oregon Crab Shacks Serve The Kind Of Fresh Dungeness Locals Line Up For
Oregon’s coastline runs on Dungeness crab, and the best way to enjoy it is straight from a no-frills…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 28
Oregon
These 7 Small Oregon Towns Have The Kind Of Main Streets You’ll Want To Wander All Afternoon
Oregon has more than big cities and coastal cliffs. Scattered across the state are small towns with walkable…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 28
Oregon
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Elephant Ears At This Beloved Coast Bakery
Some road trips along the Oregon coast come with a required detour, and this one has a peacock…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 28
Oregon
This Oregon Town Wraps a Walkable Historic Downtown in Western Flair, Local Shops, and One Easy Day of Strolling
Road trips through eastern Oregon often turn into a blur of gas stations and open highway, until a…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 27
Oregon
Oregon Pie Fans Happily Drive Out To North Plains For The Coconut Cream Pie At This Countryside Stand
Some detours are worth every mile, and this one ends at a little pie house tucked into the…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 27
Oregon
Wander 8 Of Oregon’s Most Charming Small Towns For An Easygoing, Relaxing Day Trip
Oregon has plenty of big-name spots, but some of the best days happen in the small towns most…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 27
Oregon
Browse Antique Treasures And Sip Local Wine In This Laid-Back Oregon Wine Country Town An Easy Drive From Portland
Some shops feel like a scavenger hunt where every corner hides something you never knew you wanted. Tucked…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 26
Oregon
Spend The Night In A Beautifully Restored 1900s Oregon Farmhouse Filled With Country Charm
A short drive west of Portland sits a place where old brick walls hold decades of stories, hallways…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 26
Oregon
These 8 Oregon Drive-Ins Still Serve Milkshakes And Burgers Like It’s 1960
Oregon has a soft spot for old-fashioned drive-ins, the kind where you can order a burger, a basket…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 26
Oregon
This Classic 1950s-Style Oregon Diner Is Where Breakfast Feels Like Stepping Back In Time
Some breakfast spots have been feeding the same families for generations, and along the northern Oregon coast, one…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 25
Oregon
This Hidden Oregon State Park Is Where Old-Growth Forest And Quiet Trails Come Together
Ten waterfalls sit along a single loop trail, and at several of them you can actually stroll along…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 25
Oregon
This Roadside Oregon Diner Has Been Griddling Burgers, Shakes, And Pie Since 1935 And Still Feels Frozen In Time
High above the city, along a winding ridge road, sits a little restaurant that has been serving the…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 25
Oregon
These 9 Oregon Covered Bridges Make For The Kind Of Slow Scenic Drive You’ll Want To Repeat
Oregon holds more covered bridges than any other state west of the Mississippi, and most of them sit…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 24
Oregon
These 7 Oregon Scenic Drives Deliver Big Coastal Views Without A Single Difficult Turn
Oregon’s coast is packed with dramatic ocean views, but not every road that leads there is fun to…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 24
Oregon
These 8 Oregon Small Towns Have Main Streets Made For A Slow Antique-Hunting Day
Oregon has a soft spot for old things, and its small towns show it off along walkable main…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 24
Oregon
This Charming Oregon Coast Town Feels Frozen In Time And Makes For A Perfect Slow Weekend
Some coastal towns rush you along, packing every hour with lines and schedules. This one moves at a…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 23
Oregon
These 7 Oregon Hot Springs Are Worth The Drive For A Long Soak In The Wild
Oregon has a way of hiding some of its best treasures at the end of forest roads and…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 23
Oregon
These 8 Oregon Burger Joints Serve The Kind Of Old-School Burgers Worth The Drive
Oregon has plenty of trendy food spots, but sometimes you just want a classic burger made the way…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 23
Oregon
These 8 Oregon Roadside Fruit Stands Sell The Kind Of Fresh Berries Locals Fill Their Trunks For
Oregon summers come with a serious berry habit, and roadside fruit stands are where a lot of that…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 22
Oregon
These 9 Small Oregon Towns Have The Kind Of Farmers Markets Locals Plan Their Weekends Around
Oregon does farmers markets right, and some of the best ones sit in towns you might drive past…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 22
Oregon
These 7 Oregon Food Carts Serve The Kind Of Loaded Meals Locals Line Up For
Oregon takes its food cart scene seriously, and nowhere else in the country packs so many independent kitchens…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 22
Oregon
This Quiet Oregon State Park Hides A Sandy Lake Beach Where You Can Swim All Summer
Some places in Oregon look like nothing more than a strip of trees when you drive past at…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 21
Oregon
This Out-of-the-Way Oregon State Park Drops You Into a Canyon Below a 90-Foot Waterfall
Some places make you work for the good views, and this one hides a 90-foot waterfall at the…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 21
Oregon
These 9 Oregon Small Towns Have The Kind Of Slow, Affordable Lifestyle Retirees Keep Searching For
Oregon gets a lot of attention for Portland and the coast, but the real magic for many retirees…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 21
Oregon
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Marionberry Pie At This Beloved Roadside Farm Stand
There is a stretch of country road in the Willamette Valley where families point their cars, coolers already…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 20
Oregon
This Quiet Oregon State Park Hides A Tucked-Away Lake Where You Can Paddle All Day
Tucked between towering evergreens and a ribbon of highway in Oregon’s Cascade foothills sits a lake so large…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 20
Oregon
At This Rustic Oregon Coast Ranch You Can Sleep In A Covered Wagon Among Roaming Cows And Horses
There is a spot along the Oregon coast where you can trade a stuffy hotel room for a…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 20
Oregon
Spend The Night On The Water At These Floating Cabins In Oregon
Oregon has a quiet secret for anyone who loves waking up surrounded by water. Scattered across lakes, rivers,…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 19
Oregon
Loyal Regulars Keep Coming Back To These 8 Small-Town Oregon Diners, Year After Year
Oregon has a way of turning simple roadside diners into places people plan their whole day around. Off…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 19
Oregon
This Retro Portland Cafe Serves Nostalgic Comfort Food And Manhole-Sized Pancakes With A Side Of Sass
There is a little old house in Portland where the pancakes are so wide they earned a nickname,…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 19
Oregon
This Under-The-Radar Oregon State Park Hides A Quiet Coastal Trail Leading Past Sea Caves To The Beach
Some of the best places along the Oregon Coast do not announce themselves with big signs or crowded…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 18
Oregon
This Oregon State Park Lets You Walk Behind Waterfalls on One Manageable Loop Past Ten Falls
Some hikes make you promise yourself a nap afterward. This one makes you promise yourself a return visit.…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 18
Oregon
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Marionberry Cobbler At This Little Coastal Bakery
Some roadside stops on the Oregon coast blur together after a while, but a few earn a permanent…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 18
Oregon
These 9 Small-Town Oregon Bakeries Serve The Kind Of Cinnamon Rolls Locals Line Up For
Oregon has a way of hiding its best bakeries in towns you would only find if you took…
By Logan Mercer · Aug 17