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Oregon State Hospital

Oregon State Hospital – Beyond One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

2023-06-04

Stories and Legends from Christopher Klimovitz Welcome back, spooky friends. I take it that ifContinue Reading

Astoria History Oregon

Astoria History – The Oldest Far Western Settlement

2023-05-07

• Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains • The city’sContinue Reading

Cannon Beach City

Cannon Beach History: From Native Tribes to Modern Times

2023-04-06

Cannon Beach’s history is part of Oregon’s story, spanning from Indigenous peoples and early pioneersContinue Reading

Seaside -Lewis and Clark Monument, Oregon Coast

Fascinating Seaside History: How Seaside, Oregon Became a Coastal Destination

2023-03-15

The history of Seaside, Oregon, is deeply connected to the story of Oregon itself. FromContinue Reading

Oregon Myrtlewood

Unique Oregon Myrtlewood – From Pest Control To Currency

2022-07-30

• Oregon Myrtlewood is a rare plant, native to the coastal forests of Oregon andContinue Reading

Coastal Beach Dangers

Coastal Beach Dangers: Driftwoods, Unstable Cliffs, & King Tides

2021-11-24

• If you are aware of potential coastal beach dangers, you can protect yourself WeContinue Reading

Rip Currents Dangers

Rip Current – Beach Trip Preparedness 101

2021-11-23

• Rip currents cause about 80% of all beach rescues carried by the lifeguards TheContinue Reading

Oregon Rockhounding Regulations

Public Land Rockhounding Regulations in Oregon

2020-09-04

Guide to collect rocks, minerals and fossils – Rules and Regulations • Bureau of LandContinue Reading

Slippery Jack - Suillus luteus

Slippery Jack & Other Suillus

2018-11-20

• Suillus is highly prized in Eastern Europe • It is called Slippery Jack becauseContinue Reading

King Bolete - Oregon Boletes

Pacific Northwest Boletes | Wild Mushrooms

2018-10-29

• Boletes are the most known groups of wild edible mushrooms • Features a meatyContinue Reading

King Bolete | Porcini - Oregon

King Bolete aka Penny Bun, Cep, or Porcini | Excellent Edible

2018-10-26

• King Bolete is the most prized wild mushroom all around the world • ThisContinue Reading

Chantarelle

Oregon Chanterelles | Wild Edible Mushrooms

2018-10-22

• The most popular species of edible mushrooms all over the world • Chanterelle hasContinue Reading

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Jones Creek Day-Use Area and Campground in Oregon: The picture "Jones Creek River Rocks" features large gray rocks in the foreground with families wading and swimming in the shallow river, bordered by lush green trees along the banks.

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