Bend is a hot destination. Located in Central Oregon, there is plenty of sunshine, mountains and gorgeous scenery. Bend is home to plenty of hiking trails, dog parks and biking paths, so there is no excuse not to get some exercise while you’re visiting Bend. Bend has over 300 days of sunshine a year, but…
We love to take our dogs everywhere we go, like most dog owners. They are our kids and we cant leave them home while were out having fun. So when we look for places to stay, pet-friendly is definitely a top amenity. Agate Beach Motel is not your typical motel. Until you walk into the…
If you are ever visiting Oregon and enjoy the outdoors, we have the perfect hike for you. Smith Rock State Park is one of our favorite hikes in Oregon. With its beauty, it’s no wonder that Smith Rock is one of 7 wonders of Oregon. Smith Rock State Park is an excellent place to hike, but…
We absolutely love traveling with our dogs, Tsunami and Typhoon, so when we planned a road trip to Bend, we knew we had to bring him along. Bend is one of our favorite day trips from Portland. Our dogs love road trips, so a trip down to Bend was exactly what we all needed, the only issue…
For some people, their favorite time of the year includes cold, wet, snowy weather. For others, like us, we’d rather travel to warm, tropical destinations while its cold and rainy at home. The dreaded winter time: cold, rain, hail, sleet, snow, all words that can be devastating to our psyche. That’s why we usually plan…
If you love waterfalls and nature, Silver Falls is the perfect place for you. With plenty of waterfalls, and forest-like scenery, it’s hard to imagine a prettier state park. Honestly, I am disappointed in myself for making it all this time WITHOUT visiting Silver Falls State Park, as I have lived in Oregon my whole life!…
If you’re looking for an unforgettable road trip from Portland, the Oregon Coast is one of the best drives in the Pacific Northwest. Between dramatic cliffs, charming beach towns, incredible seafood, and endless ocean views, it’s the kind of trip we find ourselves taking again and again. After countless weekends exploring the coast, we’ve put…
Portland is known for the food and beer, but there is so much beauty right in the backyard of Portland. Portland has great greenery and tons of gorgeous waterfalls, and within a few hours you can be at mountains or the beach. There is so many cool things to do in Portland, you can easily…
Oregon is such a beautiful state! From the mountains, to the state parks, to the Oregon coast, there is plenty for the nature lovers to explore. Even from Portland, there are plenty of day trips to take. There are so many beautiful places to see, even outside the list of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Crater…