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Bavarian-themed town in Washington performs ‘The Sound of Music’ every year

LEAVENWORTH, WASH. — Paul Davis is a lawyer at the Department of Energy, but he’d always wanted to…

Arts

Jantzen Beach Carousel, long endangered and hidden from view, finds permanent display in Oregon

The century-old Jantzen Beach Carousel, considered one of Oregon’s most endangered historic treasures threatened to be sold off…

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Travel Oregon encourages visitors to experience state with an Oregonian

A blitz of recent TV commercials involves talking hiking boots named Boots, a rose by the name of…

State

Southern Oregon rest area changes to day-use only

Oregon State Parks intends to turn its popular rest area at Valley of the Rogue State Park in…

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Tour boats allow up-close views of Crater Lake’s blue-blue water

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK — Llao Rock, the Devil’s Backbone, Wizard Island, the Old Man, Garfield Peak, Chaski…

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Boat tours now available at Crater Lake National Park

Tours of Crater Lake in the new boats placed in the lake earlier this summer are finally happening.…

Business

Top vacation spots are now threatening bad tourists with jail

These are just some of the latest examples of tourists behaving badly: A group of German guests toppled…

State

Maritime museum in Astoria moves forward on $30M expansion

The Columbia River Maritime Museum is moving forward on a $30 million expansion of its campus that would…

Arts

Giant troll sculptures coming to Portland and five other secret locations in the Pacific Northwest

This summer, a six-sculpture exhibition — “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King” — will place giant Nordic…

State

Crater Lake opening up as snow removal progresses

Roads at Crater Lake National Park are gradually opening for visitors. Along with the North Entrance Road, which…

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