Tara Corbin

If you wake up with the warm sun on your face, to the rhythmic gurgling of a nearby river, as you watch a Townsend’s Warbler chasing a Mountain Chickadee from Juniper to Ponderosa to Sage, there’s a good chance you’re waking up in Tumalo State Park. Central Oregon has no shortage of amazing places that… More

Diamond Lake is one of those places that Oregonians have been enjoying for generations because, for the most part, the experience has remained largely unchanged. The first time visiting the lake, many people are surprised to learn that Diamond Lake is not shaped like a diamond at all. More

The communities of Cottage Grove and Dorena Lake have one important characteristic in common. They both seem to have the incredible ability to adapt, reinvent, transform and just keep going. This unique trait is deeply ingrained in the fabric of Oregon and when you start looking for it, you start to see it everywhere. Just… More

Not a lot of people have extensive knowledge about the town of La Pine. It probably doesn’t make a lot of bucket lists. And that’s the perfect reason to spend some time here. La Pine is a bit undiscovered, a bit of an up and comer. That’s all part of its charm. Stretching four miles along… More

Some 150 miles south of Portland and 40 miles southeast of Eugene on Highway 58 is Oakridge, a small community in the midst of a rebirth. In its early days, Oakridge was a rough-and-tumble railroad boomtown in the heart of timber country. For many years the Southern Pacific Railroad hauled a steady stream of timber and lumber to and from the mills in Westfir and Oakridge. More

The small unincorporated community of Rainbow is just as colorful as its name would have you believe. Surrounded by deep green forests and magical blue waters, this area, which also includes the unincorporated communities of McKenzie Bridge and Blue River, has always been a paradise for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. More

Take a well-deserved detour in Southern Oregon and journey to Glendale, a small town with a lot of personality. "Glendale is one of the friendliest communities I have ever worked in," says David Hanson, superintendent for the Glendale School District. "Everyone really wants to make this a better place that attracts more people to the area." For… More

It's no surprise that Indian Mary Park, a 61-acre park located in Merlin, about 16 miles northwest of Grants Pass, is the most sought after campground in Josephine County. The park borders the Rogue River and is full of green grass, lush trees and picturesque pavilions that are perfect for picnicking or just soaking up… More

Located at the mouth of the Rogue River, Gold Beach is an ideal coastal destination for people who enjoy long walks on the beach, boats and down-to-earth local flavor. “The Rogue kind of explains who we are,” says Jodi Fritts, City Manager for Gold Beach. “We’re one of the most remote cities on the Oregon… More

With no direct link to the I-5 freeway, Bandon can be considered an out-of-the-way destination on Oregon’s Southern Coast. But if you’re up for making the trek, this 3,000-person community has a lot to offer. “A visitor once told me he had to swing on a vine to get here,” says Julie Miller, the executive director… More