Paul Drake

Astoria, Oregon is bracing for an invasion of treasure hunters, truffle-shufflers, and movie buffs as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Goonies. From Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8, the coastal town that brought the 1985 cult classic to life is hosting a jam-packed weekend of events. With cast appearances, behind-the-scenes exhibits, interactive museum experiences, and movie screenings, it’s a once-in-a-generation party for Goonies fans of all ages. Organizers expect up to 15,000 visitors to descend on the town—proving once again, Goonies never say die!

The Richland Regatta returns to the Columbia River June 14–15, bringing high-speed hydroplane racing back to Howard Amon Park—for free. With a lineup of modern and vintage boats, live coverage, and family-friendly action, this adrenaline-fueled weekend promises to make waves in the Tri-Cities.

Big money from John D. Rockefeller and President Trump’s grandfather, Frederick Trump, invested thousands into the mining town, Monte Cristo, Washington. Frederick Trump built and ran the Royal Hotel and an alleged brothel. Then as quickly as it all went up, a flood forced everyone to abandon the town.

The Wine Country Amphitheater in Walla Walla welcomes Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Thousands of residents will be impacted, and hundreds of miles of coastline will be permanently underwater when the next “Big One” happens off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. Study suggests it could happen before the year 2100.

It’s so flat that private pilots fly in to spend the day practicing landings and takeoffs, and over the years, numerous land speed records have been broken and attempted on the Alvord Desert dry lake bed.

Even though the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was plagued with mechanical problems and accidents, it had a double-bubble fuselage with two passenger decks and became the model for aviation luxury and comfort designs for the future, offering passenger recliner seating and sleeping bunks.

The Santiam Wagon Road, built as a toll road in the 1860s, was the only way over the Cascade Mountains for nearly 70 years. Providing ranchers and settlers access to Central Oregon. Now it's an amazing hike for all to see.

If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful Oregon Coast via Highway 26, read more to find out where this massive bump is and avoid damaging your vehicle. It's happening to drivers everyday!

Stehekin, Washington, is considered one of the most remote towns in the lower 48 of the United States. Located in the North Cascades off Lake Chelan, the town is completely shut off from the world—you can’t drive there, so you have to get creative!

This popular cave hike requires visitors to make their way through small openings, crouch lower than 45 inches at times, and hike up over 500 stair steps. Are you up for the challenge?

Imagine stepping up to the edge of a 102-foot waterfall, jumping off, maintaining a pose for as long as you can, and landing head-first into the water pool below. That’s exactly what Asbjorg Nesje of Norway did at Abiqua Falls in Oregon.