Best of Summer
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If travel is a state of mind, Oregon sure makes you wonder: how can one state offer so many unique places with heart pounding outdoor activities.
Here are some of my favorite “can’t miss” summer adventures that are so easy anyone can find a taste of the great Oregon outdoors.
About the Author: Grant McOmie
Grant McOmie is a Pacific Northwest broadcast journalist, teacher and author who writes and produces stories and special programs about the people, places, outdoor activities and environmental issues of the Pacific Northwest. A fifth generation Oregon native, Grant’s roots run deepest in the central Oregon region near Prineville and Redmond where his family continues to live.
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