US News & World Report ranks Oregon’s Best Hotels for 2025: See the top ten
Oregon is the kind of place where every trip feels like an adventure, and the hotel you choose can be just as memorable as the journey itself. U.S. News & World Report reviewed nearly 600 hotels across the state to find the best places to stay in 2025. Their rankings combine expert opinions, traveler reviews, […]
This Oregon Food Truck competed on Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race”
Fat Kid Food Co., a popular food truck in Oregon, represented the state in 2025 when it appeared on Food Network’s hit series The Great Food Truck Race. The Southern Oregon food truck started as a former ambulance before becoming one of the area’s most celebrated places to eat after it represented Oregon in Season […]
Oregon resort wins Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best is the West’ award
One Oregon resort was announced the winner of Travel + Leisure’s 2025 list of the Top Resorts in the Western United States, and four others took top spots in the magazine’s annual World’s Best Awards. Each year, Travel + Leisure invites readers to rate their favorite destinations and accommodations across the globe. For their 2025 […]
Two central Oregon cities ranked the best in the U.S. to start a business in 2026
Two Central Oregon cities were recently ranked among the best small cities to start a business in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub released a report ranking the Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business in 2026 by comparing more than 1,300 cities across 18 different metrics. Those metrics included business growth, number of […]
Portland ranks as one of the worst cities for allergies
Portland was named in a 2025 study that examined which U.S. cities struggled most with allergies that year. The 2025 Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reviewed 100 of the most populated metropolitan areas in the country, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Each city was evaluated based on pollen scores, over-the-counter […]
Yachats becomes first ‘Bird City’ on the Pacific Coast
Visitors driving into the small coastal town of Yachats may notice something new along U.S. Highway 101. New signs welcoming travelers to a designated “Bird City” mark the community as the first on the Pacific Coast to receive the conservation honor. Seven Capes Bird Alliance, a coastal branch of the Bird Alliance of Oregon, began […]
These 3 Ice Cream Shops in Oregon ranked on Yelp’s top 100 list
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we’re looking back at the three Oregon ice cream shops that made Yelp’s Top 100 list for 2025. Two Portland shops and one Bend ice cream shop were ranked based on their handcrafted flavors, local ingredients, and community-driven charm. To create the list, Yelp analyzed customer reviews from […]
These 2 Oregon businesses are ‘worth the drive,’ new survey says
A new national survey found that two Oregon small businesses are among the most visited in the country based on how far people are willing to drive to reach them. Advance Funds Network, a business finance company, polled more than 3,000 people nationwide and asked which small businesses they would travel more than an hour […]
These Pacific Northwest college campuses were named among the most beautiful in America
For students searching for the right college, academics may not be the only thing to consider. A beautiful campus can make the college experience even more memorable, offering inspiring places to learn, connect, and enjoy everyday life. Travel + Leisure Magazine recently released its list of The 30 Most Beautiful College Campuses Across the United […]