winter

Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race
Washington Park Luminaria Walk

Everybody’s Guide to Northwest Fun in the Snow

Snow transforms the Northwest’s mountains, forests, and valleys into a sparkling landscape of white, creating picture-perfect scenes and a powdery playground. There are so many ways to get outdoors in this wonderland. Whether you want the thrill of skiing down a mountain, the calm of a snowshoe trek through the… Read More

King Tides and Storm Surges: How to See the Big Waves on the Oregon Coast

If you spend any time on the Northwest Coast in winter, you’ve probably heard talk about the king tides. They only show up a few times a year, but when they do, locals and wave watchers are on high alert. It’s a chance to see massive waves crashing against coastal… Read More

Sahalie Falls

Sahalie Falls

  Sahalie Falls is located east of Eugene, Oregon between Belknap Springs and Santiam Junction.  If you have snow tires and can get there, the falls are located not far from the parking lot. You’ll hear it before seeing it.  What a beautiful, powerful, multi-tiered waterfall and will be especially… Read More

Pacific City

Pacific City

The beach in January? Absolutely!  Locals know you need to dress warmly, expect that if you wear a baseball hat that it will go flying off with the wind gusts, where waterproof shoes, gloves, and have a nice hot cup of coffee in hand, just because. Winter weather can be… Read More