Oregon On MNN

  • 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.
  • 10 threatened U.S. coastlines
    Thu, Jul 05 2012 at 12:09 PM
    We've rounded up 10 compelling images of America’s shores with information on some of the organizations that help keep them that way.
  • Classic American hiking trails
    Wed, May 30 2012 at 5:48 PM
    A few trails in the U.S. enjoy a high profile because of their overall length, remoteness, amazing scenery or historical significance. These classics of America's hiking scene draw much-deserved attention from both casual hikers and hard-core trekker

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