Articles by Eileen Garvin
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Oregon Coast Loop EV ItineraryLeave the bustling center of Portland for a journey down the Columbia River, through the Coast Range and out to the… | Recreation, Sustainable Travel, Sustainable Travel | Itinerary |
Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge EV ItineraryThe Mt. Hood Loop Day Trip is an excellent way to experience the rugged wilderness, verdant farmland and charming small… | Recreation, Sustainable Travel, Sustainable Travel | Itinerary |
Feathered FestivalsThe daffodils are up, the cherry trees are blossoming and spring is in the air. The air is also full of birds migrating… | Animal & Agriculture Events, Attractions, Birding, Events, Forests, Parks & Refuges, National Wildlife Refuges and Areas, Natural Wonders, Outdoors & Nature, Recreation | Oregon Story |
Road Trip: OaklandTake a detour off of I-5 near Roseburg, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time in the town of Oakland.… | Oregon Heritage | Oregon Story |
Unplug the Family Road TripRemember the old-fashioned family road trip before the iPhone, Kindle and Facebook when you just fought over the radio… | Attractions, Family Fun, Natural Wonders, Outdoors & Nature, Recreation | Oregon Story |
Spring Spout SpottingIt’s spring break for the gray whales on the Oregon Coast as they start their swim north to summer waters. The 12,000… | Family Fun, Guides & Charters, Natural Wonders, Recreation | Oregon Story |
Spring Star PartiesOn March 20, with the North and South poles at equal distance from the sun, day and night will be the same length. In… | Events, Forests, Parks & Refuges, Natural Wonders, State Parks | Oregon Story |
Portland 101It’s been called the City of Roses, the City of Bridges, Rip City, Portlandia and Beervana. As its nicknames suggest,… | Itinerary | |
The Tale of the Ale TrailWe’re standing in the rain on the edge of the Deschutes National Forest looking at a 10-foot section of a spruce… | Beer & Breweries, Eat & Drink | Itinerary |
Road Trip: Milton-FreewaterWith spring on the horizon and blues skies in the forecast, it’s time for a road trip! Head east for wide open spaces… | 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.

















