The Salem Region is in Phase 2 of Oregon’s re-opening plan, which means many businesses and outdoor...
Summer vacation is finally here
June 21, 2019
Weather and what to wear: Summer in the Willamette Valley is pleasantly balmy during the day...
Things to do this summer
May 29, 2019
Need plans this summer? There are plenty of things to do near Salem, Oregon!
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Gardens, festivals and wine tasting
May 1, 2019
May is here! Head to the lake for a fishing derby, go downtown for a brew festival or wander through acres of peonies near Salem, Oregon, this...
End the summer with wineries, festivals and tours
August 28, 2018
September means summer is coming to an end and it’s back to school for the kids, but there is still plenty of fun to have in and around Salem,...
Festivals, rodeos and fireworks
July 2, 2018
From viewing fireworks over the holiday weekend to attending some of the area’s best annual festivals and rodeos, there’s plenty of fun to be had...
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...
Gardens, wineries and farmers markets
May 1, 2018
Celebrate the start of summer wine tasting season, visit local farmers markets and explore blooming gardens near Salem, Oregon, this month!...
October fun near Salem, Oregon
October 4, 2017
Fall activities abound this month in the Mid-Willamette Valley! Attend a family-friendly harvest festival or take part in a Halloween haunt. Here...
Swimming holes, pools and splash parks near Salem, Oregon
July 21, 2017
Beat the heat this summer at a local park, swimming pool or waterfall! Here are 20 places to cool off in the Mid-Willamette Valley:
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Fireworks, farm-to-fork dinners and festivals near Salem, Oregon
June 30, 2017
The month of July is filled with events in the Mid-Willamette Valley. From Fourth of July celebrations to farm-to-fork dinners, there’s something...
North Santiam River Country overflows with outdoor adventure
June 27, 2017
Oregon’s North Santiam River Country, located an hour east of Salem, abounds with recreational opportunities. Situated in the foothills of the...
Wine tasting, farmers markets and festivals
May 1, 2017
Head to the Salem-area this month to celebrate the start of wine tasting season and the return of several farmers markets and festivals. From...