Oregon On MNN

  • Is genetically modified wheat safe?
    Thu, Jun 06 2013 at 9:11 AM
    GM wheat has never been brought to market due to economic -- not safety -- concerns.
  • From Portland, a DIY coffee maker for your Mason jar collection
    Mon, May 20 2013 at 1:27 PM
    Because it wouldn't make any sense otherwise, the world's first Mason jar-based French press coffee maker is proudly designed and assembled in Portland, Ore.
  • 10 great green houses
    Wed, Jun 08 2011 at 6:09 PM
    These incredible homes from across North America have been constructed and operate in the most environmentally conscious and beautiful ways.
  • 7 must-see places in U.S. for nature lovers
    Tue, Jul 12 2011 at 7:06 AM
    The U.S. is a big country full of landscapes as diverse as the Alaskan tundra and the swampy Florida Keys, as different as the Arizona desert and the old growth forests of California. Here's a list of seven places every greenie should see.
  • 14 bizarre gas stations worth a pit stop
    Wed, Jul 20 2011 at 1:36 PM
    Mark these gas stations on your road map and get ready to make your summer road trip a little more memorable.
  • A B&B in Oregon reimagines the corn silo
    Wed, May 01 2013 at 5:24 PM
    You won't find any Beatles memorabilia at this Abbey Road, but you'll love the goats and chickens.
  • Commuting critters: Animals that ride public transportation
    Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 12:52 PM
    Whether they're in search of a snack or just along for the ride, many of our feathered and furry friends are boarding buses and trains across the globe.
  • 10 best street markets in the world
    Thu, Apr 19 2012 at 6:28 PM
    If you want to toss out the guidebook and really see what locals are eating, buying, and — if you know the language — talking about, all you have to do is hit the local market. Here are 10 markets worthy of a spot on anyone's itinerary.
  • 10 greenest dorms in the world
    Thu, Apr 26 2012 at 3:46 PM
    Many colleges around the world are building some of the greenest and most sustainable buildings out there, creating beautiful, eco-friendly places for students to call home while living on campus. Here are 10 of them.
  • Best train journeys in North America
    Wed, Jun 06 2012 at 7:08 PM
    Passenger trains are a viable option in North America for unhurried travelers and people in search of a greener, more scenic way to get wherever they are going. Want to see what the tracks of the U.S. and Canada have to offer? Here is where to look.

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