About the Author

Andrew Collins

Andrew Collins divides his time between Oregon and Mexico City and writes for a variety of outlets, including Fodor's Travel Guides and his own website, AndrewsTraveling.com. He's the editor of several magazines and guidebooks, the author of Ultimate Road Trips USA & Canada, and a teacher of writing classes for Gotham Writers Workshop. Andrew spends his free time road-tripping, hiking, kayaking, and winery- and brewery-hopping around the state with his partner, Fernando Nocedal.

Car-Free Getaway: Astoria and the North Coast

November 13, 2017
If you’re a coastal lover, fear not: Hip and historic Astoria is an easy bus ride from the Pacific. More
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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Favorite Trips , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas ,

Appetite for Adventure in Hood/Gorge & Eastern Oregon

February 27, 2017
A snowcapped volcano, a river rushing through a dramatic gorge and an authentic Wild West town — they all make for an adventurous trip from Portland, which is one of the leading design and food cities in the United States and the perfect jumping off point to explore Oregon’s untamed landscapes. Drive along the mighty Columbia River to reach the charming town of Hood River, which abounds with wineries, fruit farms and sophisticated restaurants. From there you can detour an hour’s drive south to explore... More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Events ,

A Local’s Guide to Pride in Oregon

February 21, 2017
Oregon’s reputation as a diverse and LGBTQ-friendly state extends to many communities outside Portland, from the Coast to the Cascades and beyond. Here are some fabulous ways to celebrate the diversity that makes Oregon great. More
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Central Oregon , Portland , LGBTQ+ ,

Appetite for Adventure in Southern Oregon

February 13, 2017
Scenic Southern Oregon is home to some of the most varied and colorful terrain in the state, from towering mountain peaks to verdant valleys. The region’s largest communities — Grants Pass, Medford and Ashland — are in or adjacent to the fertile Rogue Valley, which is famous for its abundance of berry and produce farms, orchards and vineyards. The latter are responsible for the region’s emergence into one of the state’s leading winemaking destinations. In and around these communities, many art galleries, indie boutiques, craft... More
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Southern Oregon , Medford , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Events ,

Appetite for Adventure in Central, Southern & Eastern Oregon

January 30, 2017
Situated on the eastern edge of Oregon’s formidable Cascade Range, Bend and the surrounding region enjoy a comparatively sunny and dry climate, as well as breathtakingly photogenic high-desert terrain. This fast-growing city of about 81,000 residents has rapidly become one of the top outdoor recreation hubs in the Pacific Northwest, drawing hikers, rock climbers, river rafters, anglers and cyclists during the warmer months, and skiers and other snow-sport enthusiasts throughout winter. More
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Southern Oregon , Klamath Falls , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Events ,

Appetite for Adventure in Portland, Willamette Valley & Oregon Coast

January 12, 2017
A convenient gateway for exploring two of the state’s most alluring regions — the Willamette Valley wine country and the northern portion of the Oregon Coast — Portland is itself one of the hottest culinary and design cities in the country. Its compact downtown is ideal for strolling; it’s flanked by leafy parks along the Willamette River and evergreen-shrouded forests laced with hiking trails in the foothills to the west. Do spend time exploring the city’s several hip neighborhoods with thriving retail and dining scenes,... More
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Oregon Coast , Dundee , Beer & Breweries , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

Pacific Crest Trail Hikes

May 30, 2014
At the opening of her memoir, “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” Cheryl Strayed writes, "The Pacific Crest Trail wasn’t a world to me then. It was an idea, vague and outlandish, full of promise and mystery." Fortunately, you don’t have to hike all 2,663 miles of the PCT from Mexico to Canada to find the promise and mystery that inspired Strayed's book. More
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Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Oregon’s Sustainable Breweries

May 28, 2014
Oregon is world-famous for craft beer. It’s also frequently ranked among the greenest states in the Union. So it’s no surprise that we’re at the forefront of what’s become known as the sustainable-brewing movement. More
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