‘Unforgettable’: New guided trips allow climbing 300-foot trees at Silver Falls State Park

There’s a new way to see Silver Falls State Park — from the top of an almost 300-foot tree. Tree Climbing at Silver Falls, a new business at Oregon’s largest state park, is offering guided trips that follow ropes into the canopy of old-growth giants east of Salem. Click through to read more!

Pickleball Now The Official Sport Of Washington State

Pickleball enthusiasts gathered Monday on Bainbridge Island for a celebration on the court where the game was first played. They were there to watch Governor Jay Inslee sign a bill making pickleball the official state sport. Click through to read more!

Celebrate Oregon State Parks 100th Birthday This Year

Happy Cenntenial Birthday!

As of April 2022, the Oregon State Parks system has officially been in place for 100 years, and it all started with a meager five-acre donation in 1922. Today that acreage encompasses over 100,000 with 254 park properties all over this place we call home. Click through to read more!

Snuffed Out

The power went out and the flashlight batteries are dead.
Get out those candles.
Light amidst darkness.
Over time the candles burn down and then, total darkness.
Extinguished.
You may have heard the story of the two frogs in the farmer’s barn.
Click through to listen!

These Washington Beaches Are Among The Best On The West Coast

When you think about the West Coast, one of the first things that come to mind is the stunning beaches. Even though the waters are colder than the East Coast, this region is home to its own special marvels and scenic views. Click through to read more!

30 Best Fun Things to Do in Bend, Oregon

The city of Bend manages to feel both comfortable and rugged at the same time, with its modern-yet-historic charm making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the West. Click through to read more!

VEGETABLE GARDEN DESIGN FOR EASY CARE - 5 SIMPLE STEPS

Use these five simple steps to create a vegetable garden design for easy care that is less labor intensive and still productive without spending hours weeding among the seedlings! Click through to learn more!

Is This Your Situation: Not Sure What to Expect With an HOA?

There are countless examples of disgruntled homeowners suing their HOAs, from disputing property improvements to arguably violating noise rules. Click through for tips on what to look for before you buy.

Property Estimates and More with Our AVM Program

Have you stopped and wondered about how much you could get for your property? Or maybe you want a range for a vacation home you're thinking of buying? Click through for an AVM program that gives you value ranges for any property, plus a whole lot more.

Storage Solutions That Will Enlarge Your Kitchen

When you're remodeling your kitchen, it's important to provide enough storage for all your needs. But what do you do when you have only a small space to work with? Click through for some suggestions for built-in storage solutions.

How To Prepare for Multigenerational Housing

Many people are taking a fresh look at the time-honored practice of multigenerational housing. How can you incorporate family members of different ages under one roof? Click through to learn a few ways to make your house welcoming to multiple generations.

Learn About Your Neighborhood -- Or One You're Moving To -- with N360

Get all the details with Neighborhood360, an essential online program that provides a wide range of demographics, housing data, school info and neighborhood amenities. Take a deep data dive into 155 million street addresses. Click through and become a neighborhood expert!

Local Entertainment And Events Calendar: Including Virtual Events

You'll always know where the fun's going on with our interactive local events calendar featuring social sharing, images, videos and ticket links. Click through to see what's happening or to add your own local events.