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Hanging Rock, Powers Oregon

Devil's Churn offers a unique blend of beauty and adventure. The rugged coastline, crashing waves, and breathtaking views make it a must-see for any nature lover.

The Drift Creek Falls Trail descends through the Coast Range Forest to the picturesque Drift Creek Falls and the 240-foot-long suspension bridge. It is one of my top ten hikes in Oregon, and I have done this trail several times.

The Trail of Ten Falls is the main attraction at the park. It is a 7.4-mile loop that allows visitors to see ten different waterfalls. Some are a little detour from the main trail but worth the hike.,

Oregon Caves National Monument is the perfect visit as part of exploring Southern Oregon; you can easily spend a day in the caves before heading off to other wonders in the region, like Crater Lake, the Groves of Redwoods National Park near Cresent City, California, or the Southern Oregon Coast.

This was the last official lighthouse to be constructed on the Oregon Coast. The only building left standing is the lighthouse, and all of the other buildings have been destroyed. This is one of nine surviving, federally funded lighthouses in the state.

Cape Blanco State Park is off Route 101 north of Port Orford, Oregon. It is the southernmost of Oregon’s lighthouses and is the westernmost point in Oregon.

One of coastal Oregon’s iconic drives is the 28-mile journey along U.S. 101 from Gold Beach to Brookings. The most famous stretch of the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor was named for the Oregon State Parks Department’s first superintendent.

Exploring the Vibrant Blooms at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon

Collins Mountain Trail is located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, about 27 miles southwest of Medford, Oregon, near the California border. The Lake was created in the 1980s with a dam built along the Applegate River.

McMenamin's Old St. Francis School is located in downtown Bend. It was transformed from a 1936 Catholic schoolhouse to, in 2004, a hotel complete with classrooms-turned-lodging rooms, a pub, a brewery, a movie theater, a private meeting/event space, live music bookings, and a soaking pool.

Golden, Oregon, was a mining town in the 1890s near Coyote Creek in Josephine County, Oregon, about 3 miles off Route 5 (Wolf Creek Exit). During its time, it boasted 150 residents, two churches, a mercantile and post office, and, most notably, no saloons. Within about 20 years, the mine was dry, and today, Golden, Oregon, is a ghost town.

There are over 200 shipwrecks along the Southern Oregon Coast. The Sujameco is located at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Once you get here, head toward Horsfell Beach. Once you get to the beach, take a walk to the observation platform, and if you look down and slightly to the left, you will see the old shipwreck. I would recommend coming here during low tide.

Rugged pioneers armed with only hand tools, sweat and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850's. They often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early covered bridge owners often financed construction by charging tolls: 3 cents for a sheep, 5 cents for a horse and rider.

No!!! the Fruit Loop is not named after the cereal by Kellogg's. It's a 35-mile scenic trip through the fruit orchards, small towns, and back roads of the Hood River Valley. Located about 45 minutes east of Portland by way of the Columbia Gorge, and directly south of the town of Hood River, the area is Oregon's largest fruit growing region. Over thirty percent of the nation's winter pears are harvested here, along with a variety of apples, berries, peaches, cherries, and wine

Come and check out the covered bridges in Oregon. This is a two-part post because of the number of covered bridges in Oregon. It's impossible to do this in a day, and a long three-day weekend is needed because you have some on the Oregon coast and one on the eastern side of the Cascades.

Vanport Oregon, sometimes referred to as Vanport City or Kaiserville was a city of wartime public housing between the contemporary Portland city boundary and the Columbia River. It was destroyed in the 1948 Columbia River flood and not rebuilt. It sat on what is currently the site of Delta Park, the Portland International Raceway, and Heron Lakes Golf Course.

The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon Has More Waterfalls Than Anywhere Else in the Country. The Gorge is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in Oregon, perfect for hikers, bikers, and explorers of all types. But there is one feature that makes this beautiful natural area truly unique: the impressive waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge!

At its height, Latourell was a working timber town and had five saloons and a well-known brass band. Large scale commercial logging did not arrive until the 1880s. Before that, many Columbia River Gorge residents cut and delivered cordwood to Columbia River steamships. Today, the former vibrant community of Latourell is quiet; there are no business establishments, and there are fewer than fifty residents compared to its earlier years.

In the town of Boring, Oregon, there is a museum called the North American Bigfoot Center. The museum features a gift store and free information center, as well as an admission area featuring dozens of exhibits. The Gift Store sells hundreds of bigfoot/crypto-themed items, including books, clothing, footprint casts, stickers, housewares, toys, and more. The Information Center showcases free exhibits, artifacts, and art for your enjoyment and learning.