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Bridges and bicycling are two of Cottage Grove’s charms

COTTAGE GROVE — This southern Willamette Valley town of 10,000 people — a 20-minute drive south of Eugene…

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Tips when visiting the top 10 cities around the world

It’s no secret that we here at Oyster.com love an urban vacation. While they don’t necessarily allow you…

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America’s gardens take center stage at the Smithsonian

The United States has a rich yet relatively unknown tradition of beautiful gardens, said Cindy Brown, the education…

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Showtime on Idaho’s Snake River

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Winding down the steep, narrow road alongside dark rock cliffs required a driver’s full…

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Will future amusement park rides be based on original ideas?

Guardians of the Galaxy, Harry Potter, Fast and Furious, Frozen — why can’t theme parks come up with…

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10 great free apps for your summer road trip

I’ve always loved road trips, but never more than today, when I can use my phone to find…

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Blind baseball announcer reaching out to sports fans

CHICAGO – Blind since birth, Bryce Weiler hears more at a ballpark than most people see. The sound…

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For Mother’s Day, take her to tea instead of brunch

Several hotels in the United States are hosting teas for Mother’s Day, on May 14 — many of…

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San Francisco marks Summer of Love’s 50th anniversary

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Summer of Love. There will be many stories written…

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Eating your way through San Diego’s Little Italy

There are few more delicious ways to explore a city’s roots than by tasting your way through its…

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