Thunder and lightning safety starts with seeking good shelter. Indoors is best, and lower levels or basements are optimum. If you don’t have that, pick a room with no windows that doesn’t have an ...

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From cherry blossoms at Salem’s Capitol Mall to kayaking across Netarts Bay, poke around western Oregon from the valley to ...

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It’s the first time the Storm Prediction Center has drawn a “significant severe” hail risk area in their maps in the Pacific ... 5 and perhaps in the Willamette Valley.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley or New Zealand’s Central Otago ... But the only coherent way I can see for talking about quality wine is the one that is as old as map-making itself. When we forget it, we ...

W ith 60% of Oregon designated as public land, a trip to the Beaver State is ideal for nature lovers, who can explore everywhere from high desert climates in the east to verdant f ...

However, if you are planning to visit out-of-town attractions like Mount Hood, or the Willamette Valley, you will need ... Bureau of Transportation provides maps that outline walking paths ...

Uncover the charm of Oregon: its natural beauty, quirky laws, and rich ties to sports and culture. Find out what makes it unique.

The Willamette River provides scenic views just a short distance away, ideal for a post-cheesecake stroll. Consider making a day of it – Albany’s historic carousel, the Albany Regional Museum, and the ...