Oregon Has 7 Old-Fashioned Candy Shops That Still Sell Taffy
Some Oregon Coast traditions never go out of style, and grabbing a paper bag of saltwater taffy on the way home from the beach is…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 27, 2026
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Oregon
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes And Hayrides Fill The Fields At This Sauvie Island Farm
Every fall, a short drive north of downtown Portland turns into a small tradition for families on the…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 27
Oregon
Order A Slice Of Buttermilk Pie At This Longtime Corvallis Diner Regulars Never Skip
Some restaurants earn a spot in your memory long after you move away, and this downtown Oregon spot…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 26
Oregon
With Half A Dozen Bakeries Among Its Stalls, This Beloved Oregon Farmers Market Keeps Locals Coming Back
Every Sunday morning, a gravel lot in one Portland neighborhood turns into a busy stretch of tents, tables,…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 26
Oregon
See The Sculptures Made From Ocean Trash At This Coastal Oregon Gallery With A Coffee Shop Worth The Easy Day Trip
A puffin the size of a person, a jellyfish glowing with light, a seahorse built entirely from plastic…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 26
Oregon
Oregon Locals Quietly Return To These 8 Roast Beef Joints For A Sandwich They’d Rather Keep Secret
Roast beef sandwiches have a way of turning ordinary lunch spots into places people guard like a favorite…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 25
Oregon
This Family-Run Oregon Farm Churns Goat-Milk Ice Cream and Lets You Bottle-Feed the Kids Out Back
Somewhere in the green folds of Oregon’s coastal foothills, a small farm makes frozen treats from goat milk…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 25
Oregon
In Oregon, 8 Old-School Hot Dog Joints Still Pile On the Chili and Onions
There is something honest about a good chili dog. No fancy plating, no long menu of trends, just…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 25
Oregon
Portland Pizza Lovers Swear By The Artisanal Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pies At This Oregon Spot
Some pizza places quietly build a reputation so strong that regulars will happily wait in line for a…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 24
Oregon
Oregonians Drive Up The Coast For The Crispy Fried Tuna At This Roadside Seafood Shack
Coastal Oregon has plenty of quick lunch stops, but very few turn a simple street-side window into a…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 24
Oregon
These 6 Oregon Cheese Shops Let You Taste Fresh Curds Right Where They’re Made
Oregon is quietly one of the best cheese states in the country, and the good news is you…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 24
Oregon
Some Of Oregon’s Best Smoked Salmon Is Tucked Away At These 8 Spots
Oregon takes its salmon seriously, and some of the best smoked fish in the state does not come…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 23
Oregon
Retirees Are Putting Down Roots In This Gated Oregon 55+ Community Where Cascade Mountain Views Meet Clubhouse Life
Somewhere in Central Oregon, behind a gate that keeps the pace unhurried, a neighborhood was built with one…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 23
Oregon
Have You Tried The Fresh Oyster Stew At This Rustic Newport Waterfront Restaurant?
Along the Oregon coast, there is a working harbor where fishing boats bob near the docks and sea…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 23
Oregon
Seven Oregon Apple Orchards Let You Pick Your Own Bushels Straight Off The Trees This Fall
Fall in Oregon means one thing for a lot of families: bags getting heavier by the minute as…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 22
Oregon
Where Do Locals Get Fresh Fish And Chips On The Oregon Coast? These 8 Shacks Deliver
The Oregon Coast runs on seafood, and few things taste better after a walk on a windy beach…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 22
Oregon
Seven Oregon Taco Trucks Where The Al Pastor Is Worth Pulling Off The Highway
Road trips through Oregon come with a fun little secret: some of the best al pastor in the…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 22
Oregon
Seven Oregon Diners Where Breakfast Comes With Coffee
Some mornings just call for a real diner breakfast, the kind that comes with a hot mug of…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 21
Oregon
You Can Warm Up With Clam Chowder And Fresh Oysters At This Garibaldi Seafood Shack
A little shanty-style bar has sat quietly along the Oregon coast for decades, watched by drivers who never…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 21
Oregon
This Pendleton Steakhouse Has Grilled Ranch-Raised Beef Under The Same Roof Since The 1940s
Some places in Eastern Oregon feel like they belong to another century, and one steakhouse in particular has…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 21
Oregon
Locals Order The Marionberry Cobbler A La Mode At This Longtime Silverton Bakery
Some small towns hide a spot where breakfast, lunch, and dinner all live under one knotty-pine roof, and…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 20
Oregon
Head To This Florence Bakery Where The Sea Salt Caramel Rolls Sell Out By Noon
There is a small daytime kitchen on the Oregon coast where the line starts forming before the sign…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 20
Oregon
Seven Oregon Covered Bridges You Can Actually Walk Across On A Slow Afternoon
Oregon has more covered bridges than almost any state in the West, and the best way to enjoy…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 20
Oregon
Seven Oregon Farm Stands Where You’ll Load Up On Sweet Corn And Tomatoes All Fall
There is a short window every fall when Oregon sweet corn and vine-ripened tomatoes hit their peak, and…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 19
Oregon
Seven Oregon Lakes Where You Can Rent A Boat And Paddle All Afternoon
Oregon has no shortage of blue water, but knowing where you can actually grab a kayak and get…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 19
Oregon
Order The Chicken Fried Steak At This Klamath Falls Diner Locals Have Loved For Decades
Some places in a small Oregon town earn their loyal crowds one plate at a time, and this…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 19
Oregon
Grab A Huckleberry Milkshake At This Mount Hood Roadside Stop Before The Trailhead
High up on Mount Hood, tucked along a quiet loop road, there is a woodsy little spot that…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 18
Oregon
Hidden In The Cascades, This Oregon Lake Rewards You With Water So Blue It Looks Fake
High in the Oregon Cascades sits a body of water so clear you can peer down more than…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 18
Oregon
With Covered Bridges And A Walkable Main Street, Cottage Grove Is An Easy Oregon Day Trip
Some towns wear their history quietly, and this one hides it inside wooden bridges scattered across the countryside.…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 18
Oregon
Anglers Fill Up On Sourdough Pancakes At This Maupin Cafe Before The Deschutes Warms Up
Fishing towns have a rhythm all their own, and the little community along this Oregon river runs on…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 17
Oregon
These 5 Oregon Wine Country Towns Pair Tasting Rooms With Slow, Walkable Afternoons
Oregon wine country is not just about the vineyards way out on the back roads. Some of the…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 17
Oregon
Order The Fresh Crab Melt At This Bandon Seafood Spot Overlooking The Harbor
A bright blue shack sits right along the Bandon boardwalk, close enough to the harbor that fishing boats…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 17
Oregon
These 7 Oregon River Towns Make Lazy Float Trips Feel Like The Whole Vacation
Oregon has a way of turning a slow drift down a river into the best part of a…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 16
Oregon
Families Have Filled These 9 Oregon Steakhouse Booths For Sunday Dinner Since The 1960s
Some Oregon steakhouses have been serving up ribeyes and salad bars longer than most of us have been…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 16
Oregon
Locals Swear These 7 Oregon Burger Joints Grill The Juiciest Patties In The State
Oregon takes its burgers seriously, and every town seems to have that one spot people swear by. From…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 16
Oregon
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Elk Burger At This Joseph Roadhouse
Some meals are worth a little gas money and a lot of anticipation. Tucked into a small Oregon…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 15
Oregon
Craving A Real German Pretzel? This Mount Angel Bakery Twists Them Fresh All Morning
There’s a small town in Oregon where the buildings look like they were lifted straight out of Bavaria,…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 15
Oregon
Tucked In Oregon Farm Country, This Little Mennonite Bakery Bakes Cinnamon Rolls Worth The Drive
Some of the best baked goods in Oregon come from a place that only opens its doors two…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 15
Oregon
Explore An Underrated Oregon Park Where Guided Tours Wind Through Marble Cave Passages
Deep beneath the forested hills of southern Oregon sits a world carved into marble, where narrow passages twist…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 14
Oregon
This Oregon State Natural Site Hides Rock-Bottom, Crystal-Clear Swimming Holes Along a Forest-Lined River
Tucked into the green folds of southern Oregon sits a small park where the river runs clear enough…
By Logan Mercer · Sep 14