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Lights, Camera, Action! Movies Filmed in Oregon

written by Ashley Moran on December 20th, 2007

Oregon has long been a filming destination for Hollywood movies, from classics like The Goonies and Kindergarten Cop …

McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

  • Distance: 82 M / 132 Km
  • Minimum Driving Time: 3-5 Hours
  • Best Time to Drive: July-October

Look both ways while crossing! These two connecting Cascade passes travel among 10,000-foot peaks, over jagged lava…

Mountain Biking and Beer? The Perfect Vacation

written by Melanie Fisher on March 25th, 2011

When we bought Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours six years ago we wanted to create a tour that would really allow our…

Oregon Dreamers

written by Lucy Burningham on January 12th, 2012

Jamie Floyd put down deep roots in the Eugene community during the early 90s as an undergrad at the University of…

Oregon Outback Scenic Byway

  • Distance: 171 M / 275 Km
  • Minimum Driving Time: 4-6 Hours
  • Best Time to Drive: Spring And Fall

Solitude awaits you on this adventure through Oregon's high desert. Enjoy the play of light on the rocks, the smell of…

Our Top Ten “Most Read” Stories for 2011

written by Mo Sherifdeen on December 30th, 2011

Whether we’re sipping the perfect Oregon pinot, skiing fresh powder, or traveling down Highway 101 on the coast…

Road Trip: Bend

written by Eileen Garvin on January 30th, 2013

If you’re fatigued by the long corridor of winter, we suggest you put a bend (or just Bend) in your travel plans. Set…

Summer Brews and News

written by Eileen Garvin on June 6th, 2012

Oh, summer! What’s better than a cold beer after a day on the trail, on the water or justwandering the neighborhood…

Summer Sipping for the Gluten Free

written by Eileen Garvin on August 7th, 2012

In Oregon, the land of culinary magic, it seems like some sort of gustatory justice is due to the gluten free eaters…

The Dog Blog: Central Oregon Dog Days

written by Kyla Merwin Cheney on August 3rd, 2010

Pippin is asleep in the back of the car, as he tends to be in any moving motor vehicle. No stranger to road trips, this…

The Dog Blog: Suttle Lake and the Fine Art of Escapism

written by Kyla Merwin Cheney on June 23rd, 2010

After sniffing every square inch of our cabin, Pippin found a spot by the fireplace and nestled in for a well-deserved…

The Eagles Have Landed

written by Eileen Garvin on November 13th, 2012

It’s the national bird, but it’s also a state tourist. Every winter, bald eagles flock to Oregon from Canada and…

The Hatch is On

written by Chris Santella on March 4th, 2010

Editor’s Note: Our resident Fly Fisherman, Chris Santella is off on his three-day Central Oregon excursion–…

The Tale of the Ale Trail

written by Eileen Garvin on February 28th, 2013

We’re standing in the rain on the edge of the Deschutes National Forest looking at a 10-foot section of a spruce…

Trail Talk with Terry Richard

written by Eileen Garvin on July 11th, 2012

Sunshine and snow melt mean open season for backpacking. We decided to talk to Terry Richard, who has been writing…

Weekend Warriors, Earn Your Pints

written by Eileen Garvin on September 2nd, 2011

It’s time to plan your next fall adventure, and we all know weekend warriors can use a bit of inspiration. What…

Willamette National Forest

The Willamette National Forest offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities during summer and winter months. Its…

All Star Rafting and Kayaking

405 Deschutes Ave. Maupin, OR 97037

Offering half, full and multi-day whitewater rafting adventures on the Deschutes, the Clackamas and the Grande Ronde…

Any suggestions on what I should stop and get pics of enroute to LaPine? What is great that direction this time of year?

Smith Rock is stunning, as are Dillon&Benham Falls on the Deschutes. Detour up Century Drive to view the snowy Cascades! Bend's Drake Park is lovely this time of year. Trees with fall foliage by the river. Good excuse to grab lunch downtown, too…

Browns Crossing Trail

This short trail follows a closed road from Brown's Crossing of the Deschutes to the Crane Prairie reservoir dam,…

Crosswater Golf Club

Sunriver, OR 97707

Honored by Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Courses,” Crosswater was designed by award…

Metoluis River Basin

The health of the Metolius Basin can be measured by its compliment of diverse self-sustaining wild trout. These are…

Philippe Boulot’s Favorites: Deschutes Angler Fly Shop

504 Deschutes Ave Maupin, OR 97037

Deschutes Angler Fly Shop is located in the riverside high desert town of Maupin, Oregon. The population of Maupin is…

The Deschutes Angler

504 Deschutes Ave Maupin, OR 97037

Whether you have been planning your trip for months or you are just passing through the area, our fly shop is designed…

We are thinking of doing a road trip through Oregon for 2 weeks in early July 2013. We’re most interested in mountain / wildlife scenery in Oregon and coastal and wine experiences. We would also like to know if it is easy to do this by motorhome rather than car? – Gill W., Cardiff, Wales.

I believe I can give you some great ideas on how you can road trip your way around Oregon and see as much as possible in two weeks! First of all, let me say that either way you choose to travel, you will love it. I personally would love a road trip v…

A Tom Sawyer Adventure: Swimming Holes and Rivers to Float

written by Mikhael Romain on May 27th, 2010

Soon, spring breezes will slowly give way to hot summer days, so it’s important to find a few cool refuges. While…

A Weekend Excursion in Bend, Oregon

written by Jamie Porter on October 22nd, 2007

The DriveCan You Hear Me Now? As a recent graduate of Oregon State University and a newcomer to the Travel Oregon…

Beer, Glorious Beer!

written by Mikhael Romain on June 10th, 2010

In the 1980s Oregon was the scene of a burgeoning craft beer movement that earned the state the moniker of Beervana.…

Columbia Steelheading On The Rise

written by Andy Walgamott on July 25th, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of blog posts on summer steelheading on the Lower Columbia River and…

Meet Ask Oregon Ambassador Jeff Alworth

written by Mo Sherifdeen on November 9th, 2011

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiledAsk Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts&…

Portland Named One of Top 10 Cities for Beer Lovers

written by Mo Sherifdeen on November 13th, 2006

We were stoked to find out this week that Shermans Travel and MSN named Portland one of the “Top 10 cities for…

Snow, Glorious Snow

written by Mikhael Romain on January 12th, 2011

On the mountain, skis and snowboards reign supreme, but it’s high time snowshoes and sleds had their day in the…

Snowy Adventures

written by Mikhael Romain on October 27th, 2010

We’re still enjoying fall throughout most of the state, but snow has started to fall on our mountains and there&…

Splashing Around Oregon

written by Emily Watson on June 30th, 2009

The weather’s warming up. Soon it’ll be downright toasty, and you’ll be wishing yourself into the…

The Oregon Daredevils: Twin Thrill-Seekers

written by Dana, An Oregon Daredevil on July 12th, 2010

Most people go through life searching for someone to be their adventure buddy. That one special friend who shares the…

Winter Trout, Here I Come

written by Chris Santella on February 25th, 2010

Though it’s a week before I leave, I’m getting pretty excited about my trout fishing expedition to Central…