Millennia ago, a series of cataclysmic geological events created by shifting tectonic plates lifted the Cascade mountains and sent a series of...
Summer vacation is finally here
June 21, 2019
Weather and what to wear: Summer in the Willamette Valley is pleasantly balmy during the day...
Winter hikes, performances and festivals
December 31, 2018
Winter is here! Catch a show at a historic theater, indulge in local flavors or take a hike near Salem, Oregon, this month.
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Celebrate fall in the Mid-Willamette Valley
October 1, 2018
Fall is here! Celebrate the season near Salem, Oregon, with harvest festivals, cultural events and seasonal foods.
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Discover hidden trails, waterfalls and vistas
May 2, 2018
We know you’ve done Silver Falls State Park and Opal Creek, but the Salem, Oregon, area also has some hidden gem hikes that are front-page worthy...
An idyllic town with history, trails and wineries
April 18, 2018
Set among vineyards and rolling hills, Dallas is located about 25 minutes outside of Salem, Oregon. Its owner-operated businesses, small-town...
Find something to do this month near Salem, Oregon
January 6, 2017
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Trails, foliage and waterfalls
October 20, 2016
Hit the trails this fall and explore the Salem, Oregon, area’s natural beauty. With flowing waterfalls, diverse wildlife and stunning autumn...