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In 1866, Astoria became home to the first salmon cannery on the Columbia River, kicking off an industry that came to host more than a dozen seafood canneries over the next several decades, employing scores of immigrants and women. One of those canneries was Union Fishermen’s Cooperative Packing Company, which sits on the very same pilings that is now the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa. More

Here's how hardy adventurers of all skill levels to embrace the season and fuel up afterwards. More

For nearly 10,000 years, humans have hunted, fished and lived along the Columbia River. The Chinookan people who bravely plied the lower river are often considered the first Columbia River Bar pilots. More

I’m a mountain biker at heart. I love being in the woods on my bike, and I’ve completed a few long, multi-day off-road mountain bike tours, such as the Great Mountain Divide Bike Route, a 3,000-mile ride tracing North America’s Continental Divide. More

Home to the colorful sandstone formations of Cape Kiwanda, where sandy beaches stretch for miles and Haystack Rock rises 327 feet above the shoreline, Pacific City offers a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. More

The word “adventure” is synonymous with Central Oregon — from fly fishing and single-track mountain biking to exploring long-lost artifacts and scaling rocks at the birthplace of American sport climbing — all with an Instagramable landscape as a backdrop. 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

Whether you’re playing outdoors, biking, fishing, skiing, or hiking by a river, Bend is pretty irresistible all year round. But autumn is prime time to fall in love with the city all over again, in its more cultural pursuits. It’s about being inspired by the creativity of the local arts scene, which is jam-packed with enough festivities to keep you busy all season. Here are five fab ways to explore Bend anew during the cooler months. More

Flying kites in Lincoln City isn’t just for kids. For many, it’s a lifelong passion. And, as the experts will tell you, it’s something anyone can do — with a little practice. David Gomberg has been making and flying kites since childhood. Decades later, he drove his sweetheart (now wife) to Lincoln City and, on their first date, they flew kites. Today, he’s a Lincoln City-based lawmaker in the Oregon House of Representatives, and in his free time, makes and sells kites worldwide through his... More

When life gets a little too busy, a visit to Lan Su Chinese Garden in downtown Portland offers a soothing respite — a chance to hit the reset button and recharge. With winding paths around a lake surrounded by plants, art and history, the peaceful grounds are especially magical in the rain. In fact, the garden was created by former Portland Mayor Vera Katz and Portland’s sister city in Suzhou, China with the rain in mind — 70 percent of it is completely covered. Lan Su is... More