With every weird abandoned building comes an even weirder story. In the quaint town of Vernonia, Ore., about an hour northwest of Portland, there are basically two options for outdoor activity: ...

Just an hour from Portland, the concrete ruins of a timber empire sit quietly at the edge of Vernonia Lake, all that remains of one of Oregon’s most ambitious sawmill operations. Built in 1924 by the ...

VERNONIA, Ore. — For a mix of history and recreation off the beaten path, look no further than Vernonia, Oregon. “For me, being able to be outdoors is a way to discover new things,” said Michael ...

Vernonia is 29 winding miles from Rainier. In Vernonia, cross the Nehalem, then turn left to reach Vernonia Lake, a pleasant 45-acre body of water with a trail around it and a wheelchair-accessible ...

If you're an outdoorsy person, Oregon is one of the best destinations for green spaces and exploration. Whether you love hiking, biking, camping, or all three, you can find plenty of spots to indulge ...

A smiling Kristen Stewart beams through the photograph, in which she hugs a teenage boy outside Vernonia's Black Iron Grill, where the image is framed on the wall. Fans of the 2008 movie "Twilight" ...