Know Before You Go…

. . . This site is meant to entice you to travel more in Oregon. We think that, if you came to know the unique stories about the contemporary independent-minded people who live and work in Oregon, it would add some fun to your travels.

Pioneers in search of independence, found the courage to settle here 150 years ago. Like them, these folks have also found the courage to do it their way.

Check things out and see for yourself.

Jan Jackson, Publisher

Latest Stories from Oregon

“The egg sac hatched while they were working on other machines,” she went on, “there were baby black widows running everywhere!”

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Oh, there were stories of the vast prairie on the other side of Highway 82 but as far as Willard Buffalo knew, no one had ever ventured across the dangerous barrier.

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So there we were, two middle-aged men, dashing about the yard twirling ropes over our heads and chasing a pig. Both of us were pleased that no one was watching—and laughing.

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