Oregon is well-known for its stunning scenery, from picturesque coastlines to fresh green forests. For those looking for a cozy and quiet place to spend time in the Pacific Northwest, The Cocoon Cottage Airbnb is one of the best spots to book.
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Why Multnomah Falls Should be on Your Bucket List
Whether you’re an Oregon native or planning a trip to the Beaver State, you must visit Multnomah Falls at least once! Located just 30 miles east of downtown Portland, Multnomah is Oregon’s tallest waterfall (and the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States) at 620 feet.
Cannon Beach: An Iconic Destination on Oregon’s Coastline
When most people think of scenic beach getaways in the US, they envision traveling to Hawaii, California, or Florida. Before booking a trip to one of these destinations, consider exploring Cannon Beach in Oregon instead.
Sylvia Beach Hotel: Serene Getaway for Book Lovers
Nestled along the central Oregon coast, on Nye Beach in the town of Newport, rests a 21-room inn for world-weary travelers and journeymen looking to relax and read. And could there be a greater milieu for curling up with a book than with the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep? While this tranquil setting may sound like an ideal escape from the noisy world—a silent respite, if you will—it is, in fact, almost always accentuated with lively conversation. This is the Sylvia Beach Hotel.
The 10 Best Stargazing Spots in the U.S.
Under Lucky Stars recently released a new map to the stars. This guide is perfect for amateur astronomers who want to learn about the best places in the U.S. where they can take in the beauty of the stars. It also provides insight into the country’s best national parks based on their stargazing opportunities.
The World’s Last Blockbuster Now Available for Rent on Airbnb
The current state of the world has us all screaming for a gateway to the past. Since we haven’t quite figured out that whole time machine thing, the world’s last Blockbuster store in Bend, Oregon, is here to save the day.
Don’t Shoot Portland Presents ‘Stop Killing Us’ Installation
2020 has ushered in a renewed uprising against systemic racism, social injustice, and excessive police force. As the “Black Lives Matter” movement gains momentum all over the United States and abroad, Portland has taken center stage for its unwavering stand for change. Don’t Shoot Portland, a nonprofit civil rights agency, is collaborating with Portland-based HOLDING Contemporary on its second exhibit in a series designed to shine a light on injustice.
Bruce Campbell: The Man Who Lives in an Airplane in the Woods
There are unique living spaces, and then there’s Bruce Campbell’s humble abode. Nestled deep within the expansive forests of Hillsboro, Oregon, resting atop the nettled-strewn ground, sits a massive airliner. No, it’s not just the hollowed-out hull of some twisted fuselage from a bygone crash landing. This airplane is supposed to be there. Well, maybe not supposed to be there, but its presence in the woods is definitely by design.
Thrashbird’s “Valley of Secret Values” in Oregon
Selfie culture, media craze, and over-reliance on technology in a society sliding into a state of general decadence are some of the hot-button issues Los Angeles-based artist “Thrashbird” is keen on exposing through his art.