Camping Along the Coast
Our favorite camping spots along the Oregon Coast.
Explore Oregon
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Solar eclipse fever began hitting Oregon last summer and as early as July 2016, hotels across the eclipse path began to announce they were already filling up. The excitement hasn’t slowed down and pickings for eclipse lodging are now extremely slim. But a smattering of overnight lodging remains and there are still plenty of options for viewing the Monday, August 21 phenomena, which will be the first coast-to-coast full solar eclipse in the United States since 1918.
Wayward Winds Lavender U-pick
Looking for something to do today? How about visiting Wayward Winds Lavender Farm?
Wayward Winds Lavender is one of the largest u-pick fields in Oregon, where you can experience an abundance of the most fragrant and beautiful lavender in existence. In addition to u-pick lavender, there will be essential oil distilling demonstrations and a full selection of premier, hand-crafted lavender products available. Come enjoy the beauty of this magical herb at Wayward Winds this July!
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Airstream Adventures: The Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds
About 10 miles northwest of the small Eastern Oregon town of Mitchell, Painted Hills is wonder for the entire family. Join our family Airstream Adventure.
Cravings
Across the state we’ve found our fav vegetarian, Italian and seafood delectables.
Editor’s Letter: July | August
Editor’s Letter: July | August
Editor Kevin Max shares his musings on Kerouac, pre-war baseball on the Sawdust Circuit, and the first 1859 Airstream trip.
Getaway at Donny’s Gateway Pub
Yes, the donut burger is alive and well at Donny’s Gateway Pub in Sandy.
A biker bar that has a lot more in common with Cheers than the Hell’s Angels, the Gateway proudly serves up some of the tastiest—and most unique—pub food in all of Oregon.
Airstream Adventures: Hood River
1859’s Airstream Adventures continue! Travel to Hood River for a family adventure. Learn to cook camp-style lamb kebabs and wild mushroom risotto.
Airstream Adventures: McKenzie River and Belknap Hot Springs
The first of 1859’s Airstream Adventures. Channelling Kerouac and Chevy Chase simultaneously, we journey to Belknap Hotsprings.
Photo Contest
Congratulations to June’s Oregon Postcard winner, Mike West! A cotton candy-colored sunset over Sparks Lake in the Deschutes National Forest