Just over an hour’s drive from Eugene into the heart of the Willamette National Forest, Terwilliger Hot Springs is a popular day trip destination for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourists. Terwilliger Hot Springs is also commonly called Cougar Hot Springs, as it…
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A few years ago we found ourselves in Brownsville, Oregon for the town’s annual Stand By Me day (many scenes from the the 80’s classic were filmed in Brownsville, including the iconic image of the four boys crossing under an iron…
Portland, Oregon has no shortage of attractions for the out-of-town visitor. From the International Rose Test Garden to the Portland Timbers and even Voo Doo Donuts, a family could easily fill a long weekend just scratching the surface. We visited Portland…
Located on Highway 242 between Sisters and Belknap Springs, and typically closed between November and June, the McKenzie Pass is a fantastic road trip through the Willamette National Forest and the Cascade Mountain Range. Dee Wright Observatory Leading up to the…
As the crow flies, Mt. Angel, Oregon is 18 miles northeast of Salem. A rural community of about 4,000, Mt. Angel is perhaps best known for its German heritage and Catholic influence. Mt. Angel Abbey Tucked among the rolling, fertile…
The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular camping and boating destination in Central Oregon’s high desert region. Surrounding the Dechutes River and Crooked River appendages of Lake Billy Chinook, a 4,000 acre lake formed by the construction of the…