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Is there anything better than good wine, good food and good friends? Create more of those moments in the new year with 'Wine Food: New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking' by Dana Frank and Andrea Slonecker. More

World-class marathoner and four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky are back with a new cookbook: “Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes.” More

Looking for a getaway for Valentine’s Day, or a couple’s weekend any time of year, to snuggle up by a fire, sip wine and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean? More

With its sprawling forests and lush waterways, you’ll find dozens of hikes around the Willamette Valley that lead to tumbling falls. Where to start? From popular stunners like Silver Falls State Park to lesser-known Shellburg Falls, here are some of my favorites in the valley. Get out there — your waterfall-mist facial awaits. More

The name “North Forty” even provides a historic-tie to the Douglas County as it relates to the classic 80-acre homestead and what is commonly referred to as the “north 40” and “back 40.” And if you visit Oregon’s “Timber Capital,” you will most likely seat yourself close to some authentic, bearded loggers and hear this term used. Mills explained the “north 40” to typically be the unadulterated, more raw section. “You leave the north 40 more wild. Conceptually, this is how we see Douglas County... More

Out here on Oregon’s eastern border, where four mighty rivers converge in one valley, a cache of culture and creativity thrives. More

Three Sisters Backcountry operates backcountry huts while offering ski guiding and AIARE Avalanche Courses in the Central Oregon Cascades. They also operate the Tam McArthur Rim yurts, two 20' yurts and a wood fired sauna located 6 miles above the Three Creeks Sno-park on the shore of Three Creek Lake.Additionally, Three Sisters Backcountry offers a 3-Day, 2-Night Backcountry Nordic Hut to Hut Traverse, a self-guided 22-mile route. More

Traveling in and around Portland with a group? Portland Charter Bus Company provides bus rentals to groups of every size, making it easy to stay organized, book transportation and travel comfortably. No matter your requests or needs, Portland Charter Bus Company is dedicated to making sure you receive the ideal bus accommodations for your upcoming trip. More

An eastward drive from Portland through the Columbia River Gorge brings a few colorful surprises. There is, of course, the landscape’s gradient shift from evergreen to golden. An hour spent cruising along the river on Interstate 84 sees the moss-draped cliffs and basalt spires of the national scenic area give way to the sagebrush-speckled hills of the Columbia Plateau. And then there is The Dalles, an unexpected home to the dazzling National Neon Sign Museum, which only recently opened its doors to the public. More

It’s no wonder why Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s wonders. The vast basin of cerulean blue waters surrounded by an old-growth forest and colorful rock formations makes for a stunning sight. More

Newberry National Volcanic Monument will not be accessible by car. The road isn't usually plowed and open until May. As for Lava River Cave, it isn't open at all. Not until May 3. More

You're in luck — the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife maintains a great map where you can view the best wildlife viewing areas all over the state. Here's the link: https://myodfw.com/wildlife-viewing. Click "view map" to get to an interactive version where you can get more information. The closest wildlife viewing locations to Carlton are the following. You'll mostly see waterfowl and other birds at these locations. Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Henry Hagg Lake ODFW also puts out a very informative "Recreation... More

Oregon is not known for sea glass and I don't know of any beaches that have a reputation as being better locations than others. Since most beach glass comes from bottles that have been floating in the ocean and come to rest on beaches pushed ashore by winds and tidal conditions, glass can be distributed anywhere along Oregon's 363-mile coastline. Generally, beaches with gravelly deposits are the best places to find sea glass which can vary greatly with the season and tidal conditions. Typically sand... More

Sounds like a fun trip you have planned. My top recommendation for a trip that has all of the above (out of the way pretty wineries, good food, interesting accommodations and a close flight) would be for you to focus your trip on the southern portion of the Willamette Valley. The entire Willamette Valley is more than 100 miles long, with wonderful wineries throughout. I don't know how long your trip will be, but if you don't want to spend your entire trip driving, I'd... More

Some vacation destinations shine brightest in the summer, others put on their best show in winter. Known for its non-stop outdoor adventure, cultural abundance and craft beverage scene, Bend is delightful year-round. More

There’s no need to leave a precious family member behind when you travel to Bend. Bring your fur baby along and enjoy the area with many dog-friendly options for your next vacation. More

It was July, 1992, when I rolled into Oregon. We drove from Chicago in our red '87 Nissan Sentra, through flat landscapes and peak summer heat. When mountains began to appear in the horizon, I joked to my friend, "See those mountains there? I bet you those mountains are Oregon." I was right. More

What is it about waterfalls that makes them so captivating? My husband, Gary, and I took a Southern Oregon waterfall tour with the kids and it was one of our best trips of all time. We enjoyed every moment of the serenity — the quiet meditation as we hiked to each waterfall was so calming and surreal. We kept our eyes wide open so we didn't miss a thing: a squirrel crossing our path; a lizard lounging on a rock; or the first misty moment... More

Tillamook County is blessed with an abundance of rivers. Each hides secret prizes and angling adventures — like winter steelhead, the silver-sided prizes that anglers will endure tough outdoor conditions to catch. More

There are many reasons why the Cannery Pier is the perfect honeymoon destination. Every room has a spectacular view. There’s a nightly wine and cheese hour. The front desk has a solid collection of movies filmed in Astoria. You can get a schedule of passing ships. Guests can take complimentary rides to and from downtown in shiny classic cars. More

With all this natural beauty, it's easy to want to sit back and stare at the clouds. But the best way to enjoy the scenery is to get out and explore it.  After all, playtime isn't just for kids. Not when you have this outdoor playground filled with snowcapped mountains, lava fields, glassy rivers and alpine lakes. More

Of the 200 Wild and Scenic Rivers in the U.S., 58 of them are here in Oregon. You could say we have more than our fair share. More

Out here history and adventure collide — along canyons, twisting rivers, alpine wilderness and lonesome ghost towns. This is Oregon’s corner of the Wild West. You might spend the morning at a ranch, the afternoon in the desert and the night at an alpine lake under a blanket of stars. The opportunities are as endless as the night sky. More

Big ideas are always bursting out of this bustling urban core and its surrounding communities. Maybe that's because there's so much inspiration wherever you look — in the forests and farms, rivers and rolling hills, skyscrapers and tiny houses, museums and gardens. More

We all know winter in Bend means endless downhill skiing and snowboarding. But the seasonal fun doesn’t stop at the slopes. Sledding, songs, shopping and more — here are five ways to live it up in Bend this season. More

In calm conditions, the mouth of the most powerful waterway on the West Coast doesn’t seem to match its ominous nickname: the “Graveyard of the Pacific.” But the Columbia is one fickle river. More

The Oregon Timber Trail is epic – so if you’re the type who likes to stretch parameters in search of singular adventures, start with this segment that begins across the border in California. (This ride as mapped is an out-and-back, but it can be the first stage of a Timber Trail odyssey.)From Tall Town Bike & Camp in Lakeview, drive 15 miles south on Highway 395. Turn left on Pine Creek Canyon Rd. (County Road 2) just past the Welcome to California sign. Follow the... More

Oregon's magic is real. All of the locations featured in the “Only Slightly Exaggerated” illustrations are places you can actually visit. More

Expect great coffee, great food and great family at Gwynn's Coffeehouse where you'll find a confluence of community. More