Articles by Eileen Garvin
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Gregory Gourdet Dishes on SpringGregory Gourdet, chef de cuisine at Departure Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Portland, is hungry for spring bounty. … | Eat & Drink, Farmers' Markets, Restaurants | Oregon Story |
Spring Whale WatchRobins are the harbingers of spring for some, but here in Oregon, our seasonal messengers are bigger, grayer and wetter… | Attractions, Bodies of Water, Family Fun, Forests, Parks & Refuges, Natural Wonders, Outdoors & Nature, Recreation, State Parks, Sustainable Travel | Oregon Story |
Spring in BloomIn Oregon, spring can be rather explosive. After a long winter, the flowers, grasses and shrubs blossom with… | Attractions, Events, Flower & Garden Events, Outdoors & Nature | Itinerary |
Spring Waterfall HikesSnowmelt and spring rain combined create tremendous spring waterfalls in Oregon. Lace up those hiking boots and hit the… | Attractions, Bodies of Water, Covered Bridges, Forests, Parks & Refuges, Hiking, National Forests & Parks, Natural Wonders, Oregon Heritage, Outdoors & Nature, Recreation, State Parks, Sustainable Travel, Waterfalls | Oregon Story |
Finding OregonWe thought we knew Oregon like nobody’s business. Then we watched Finding Oregon, a video from Uncage the Soul… | Bodies of Water, Camping, Forests, Parks & Refuges, Natural Wonders, Recreation | Oregon Story |
Flower Fever in the ValleyThe Willamette Valley has spring fever with plenty of flower and garden events to get your thoughts on the growing… | Animal & Agriculture Events, Events, Fairs & Festivals, Family Fun, Flower & Garden Events, Romantic Travel | Itinerary |
Roadtrip: Redmond and SistersGet a dose of spring sunshine in the high desert towns of Redmond and Sisters. Located within 20 miles of each other… | Attractions, Old West & Oregon Trail, Romantic Travel, Shopping, Wellness | Itinerary |
Glassblowing — The Art of FireLaurel Marie Hagner, artist and owner of Glassometry Studios, has no trouble explaining the draw of glassblowing. … | Art Galleries & Studios, Attractions, Wellness | Oregon Story |
Celebrate Celtic PrideSt. Patrick’s Day rolls around just once a year, but Celtic pride reigns around the state during all seasons. If… | Events, Fairs & Festivals, Family Fun | Oregon Story |
Bring on the BardFittingly close to Valentine’s Day, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) opens this month with plays about star… | Attractions, Family Fun, Performing Arts, Romantic Travel | Oregon Story |
About Author Eileen Garvin
Eileen Garvin is the editor of Travel Oregon’s Seasonal Features, enewsletters and annual visitor guide. When she’s not cooking up trip ideas, Oregon Dreamer profiles and outdoor adventures to write about, she’s out exploring Oregon.


















