Articles by Otis Rubottom
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What are the best mountain biking trails not too far from the Camas/Portland area? – Linda M.I’m fond of Three Corner Rock, right outside Washougal. In addition, Ride Oregon Ride is a great resource for finding trails. I hope that helps, and happy… | Cycling, Portland | Ask Oregon |
If I plan to do the coast ride by myself, what would you recommend to prepare for the trip from North – South on Rt. 101?The Oregon coast is a pretty fantastic stretch of coastline, complete with a ton of off-bike adventures and amenities to make the whole thing enjoyable. Late September/Early October would be a nice time–after the summer rush, but before the… | Coast, Cycling | Ask Oregon |
Where’s the best cycling trails in Portland or surrounding? I want a 30-40 mile-ish ride with pretty views!There are tons of great rides in the Columbia Gorge, 60 miles from Portland.There are no mountain bike trails of that length in PDX itself, but Forest Park has fireroad riding and very limited… | Cycling, Portland | Ask Oregon |
 Cat Skiing Mt. BaileyTwo inches per hour. That’s how fast the snow’s falling outside. Enough snow that, if you add serious wind, you… | Attractions, Back Country Guides, Guides & Charters, Mountains & Hills, Natural Wonders, Outdoor Guides, Outdoors & Nature, Recreation, Snow Sports | Itinerary |
 McMinnville for TwoMcMinnville sits smack in the middle of Oregon’s famous Willamette Valley wine region, but don’t call it a … | Eat & Drink, Italian, Luxury Travel, Restaurants, Romantic Travel, Wineries & Wine | Itinerary |
 Historic AstoriaPoised at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria has seen and made a lot of history. This year the city celebrates… | Attractions, Beer & Breweries, Eat & Drink, Forests, Parks & Refuges, Heritage Areas, Movies and TV filmed in Oregon, Movies and TV Filmed in Oregon, Museums & Interpretive Centers, National Forests & Parks, Natural Wonders, Oregon Heritage, State Parks, Theater | Oregon Story |
 Mountain Bike OregonAll sports have a Mecca of some kind, a place hardcore fans or participants yearn to visit, either to bask in the glory… | Beer & Breweries, Cycling, Eat & Drink, Events, Forests, Parks & Refuges, National Forests & Parks, Natural Wonders, Recreation, Sports Events, Sustainable Travel | Itinerary |
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About Author Otis Rubottom
Otis Rubottom has been riding, and writing, in Oregon for over 12 years. He authored Rubber to the Road, Vol. II, a book of Portland bike rides, and contributes to various publications both online and print. He's looking forward to helping enthusiastic riders discover more of Oregon's roads, trails, and the stuff in between.
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