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Central Oregon’s High Desert Museum Brings Culture and History to Life

The Cascade Mountains slice through Oregon, creating stark differences between the east and west sides of the state. Created by volcanic activity and reshaped by severe weather, the high desert of Central Oregon forms a tawny contrast to the lush green forests west of the Cascades. The harsh conditions of the high desert forced animals, ...

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Best Day Hikes in Central Oregon

Central Oregon is a place that is well known for its diversity and beauty. It has something to offer virtually everyone with its outdoor splendor. It does not matter if you are a trail hardened hiker or a family out on day trip because you will find your passion in either the snow capped mountain ...

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Three of Portland’s Best Fishing Spots

Fishing in Oregon is fantastic, there are many great fishing spots in and around the Portland, Oregon area depending on the type of fish a fisherman is looking to catch. Salmon and Sturgeon are favorites of most fishermen and can be found right in the Columbia River. Launch your boat from Chinook Landing and head ...

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Oregon’s Small Towns Are a Great Place to Visit

Oregon has become well known for its tourism, and especially its more well know areas such as Portland, Crater Lake, or the Columbia gorge. I however have lived and traveled through out this amazing state of Oregon for 50 years now, and feel there are a few untapped areas that people need to know about. ...

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Fire Opal from Opal Butte, Oregon

No single word can describe opal. Incredible iridescence and rainbow colors in vivid intensity characterize the stone. Colors fade into pearly or milky white or even a clear, nearly colorless, glassy background. The word ‘opal’ conjures up a complex beauty that only the mind’s eye can articulate accurately. Opal is a fairly simple molecule. A ...

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Best Vacation Towns on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon coast offers some of the most striking beaches in the entire United States. There are many quaint, charming coastal towns in Oregon that make for an excellent weekend getaway, or even a full vacation. Here is a quick profile of four popular towns on the Oregon coast. Bandon If you’re traveling up to ...