Nye Beach
A picturesque entrance to a beautiful Oregon beach, Nye Beach is a lovely little historic district in the center of Newport, Oregon. The open, sandy beaches are on the doorstep of this little district just off Hwy 101. Filled with specialty shops, vacation rentals, and restaurants, the area is a… Read More
Fun Facts About Oregon They Probably Didn’t Teach You in School
Sunday is Funday, so how about some fun facts about Oregon you probably didn’t learn in school? Which of these did you already know, if any? 1. The name of Oregon’s biggest city, Portland, was decided with a coin toss. Had the coin landed on the flip side, it would… Read More
Before the Fire: Oregon’s Spectacular Oneonta Gorge, Our Photo of the Week
Oneonta Gorge, off the Historic Columbia River Highway near Ainsworth State Park, suffered some of the most severe burns in the devastating Eagle Creek fire that erupted in early September, ultimately burning over 48,000 acres. This stunning photo was captured by Instagrammer @nextlocationtbd before that fire. The area is likely… Read More
Discover Thor’s Well on the Oregon Coast: Our Photo of the Week
The Oregon Coast is filled with breathtaking spots, but the village of Yachats and the surrounding area may be its most stunning stretch of all. This is where you’ll find Thor’s Well, captured so beautifully by @nextlocationtbd, we decided to make it our photo of the week. Be sure to… Read More
Sunset at Cannon Beach: Northwest’s Best Photo of the Week
Have you ever seen a sunset so colorful at Cannon Beach? This one is definitely a stunner, captured by Instagrammer @teejaysimon. We are impressed! So much so that we decided to make this our Northwest’s Best Photo of the Week. Cannon Beach is considered one of the world’s top spots… Read More
Beacon Rock State Park: Best of the Northwest Photo of the Week
Beacon Rock State Park is located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area about 35 miles east of Vancouver, Washington. It’s been closed due to its proximity of the Eagle Creek fire and the Archer Mountain fire, but we got some good news this afternoon from Washington State Parks…. Read More