Bite Into This Brazilian Twist on the Ham & Cheese Melt
These are unusual times in USA and the world which, on the desperately needed upside, are giving us more opportunity to…
Shipping Containers Poised to Solve COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
To resolve hospital bed and hospital staff housing deficits nationwide, cargo architecture firm Three Squared designs two custom-outfitted mobile shipping container…
Best Made in America Brands Guide
Stroll into any large box store, get a thing at arbitrary off the rack, and take a gander at the name….
Oregon Coast Harbor Boardwalks
There are so many ways to enjoy the Oregon Coast. Lightly peopled beaches, enticing tide pools, expansive dunes, fish-filled rivers, and…
Old Town Florence
Smack-dab in the middle of the Oregon coast, the Florence area offers a variety of activities that draw people from all…
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
“Outstanding” Natural Area seems like a tall order to live up to, but Yaquina Head does not fall short. Fantastic coastal…
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site has great views of Yaquina Bay and the picturesque McCullough bridge that spans it. Rich in history and…
Yaquina Bay South Jetty
From the Yaquina Bay South Jetty, you can see all of Newport’s most prominent man-made features. The Yaquina Bay Bridge spans the water…
Yaquina Bay Bridgehead Day Use Area
According to Oregon.gov, an average of 16,500 vehicles per day cross the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon. You can get close-up…
Yachats State Park
Just off the main drag in the charming, artsy, affluent community of Yachats, Yachats State Park is an essential stop when…
Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
Winter is the perfect season to watch the rowdy Pacific strut its powerful awesomeness. Storms bring strong winds and turbulent seas…
Woahink Release
During a walk at Woahink Lake on Tuesday, my husband and I were treated to a unique spectacle. A couple was…
Woahink Lake
If there was a vote for best central Oregon coast lake, I’d cast mine for Woahink Lake. I’d even venture to…
William P. Keady State Wayside
You pass William P. Keady State Wayside on your left as you enter Waldport from the south. A pair of long…
Umpqua Wayside
If you’d like to get out of your car for a closer look at the river while driving the scenic Umpqua…
Umpqua South Jetty Beach
Douglas County has the largest square mile count of all of Oregon’s coastal counties, yet at roughly 18 linear miles it…
Umpqua Riverfront Boardwalk
Boardwalks are ideal walking destinations: salty water lapping below a level plane on which to tread, ample seating, fresh air. In…
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park
A lake, a lighthouse, and expansive ocean views are all minutes apart at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. The State Park campground…
Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
A trip to Cannon Beach is not complete without a close up view of its most prominent sea stack, Haystack Rock. …
The Elusive Highland Cows of Canary Road
The cycle has been repeating for many years. Once or twice a year, my mom emails me photos of curiously banged…
Sutton Beach Recreation Site
I have lived in Florence for over six years and other than driving though once or twice had never, until recently,…