About the Author

Kim Cooper Findling

Kim Cooper Findling grew up on the Oregon Coast and became a Central Oregon girl in the mid-90s, taking in the sunny skies and never looking back (except a few wistful glances at the ocean). She is the managing editor of "Bend Magazine" and the author of “Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Travelers,” "Day Trips From Portland: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler” and “Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir.” Catch her around the state sampling microbrews, hiking river trails, walking beaches, and hanging out with her family. www.kimcooperfindling.com

Pedal and Sip in the Applegate Valley

May 23, 2017
The Applegate River winds leisurely through the heart of Southern Oregon wine country — a varied landscape of family farms, thick forests and steep, rocky hills. More
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Luxury Getaways in Central Oregon

April 18, 2017
Our very best days are about balance. When it comes to vacation, there’s nothing better than combining outdoor adventure, exploration of the area and a relaxing stay at a luxury lodging. Central Oregon is an ideal spot to do this: an outdoor playground that surrounds a culturally vibrant scene, filled with all the comforts of… More
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Central Oregon’s Old School Charms

December 27, 2016
Check out these classic Central Oregon spots to see that shiny and new isn’t the only kind of cool. More
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8 Great Family Adventures in Seaside

November 2, 2016
Seaside has been Oregon’s beachfront playground for more than 100 years. The small city on the North Coast stands out for its super-fun culture and family-friendly adventures, from riding the carousel to flying a kite, biking the beach to kayaking the cove. Seaside is the place for family getaways with awesome escapades, both indoors and out.… More
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Family Fun in West Linn

October 25, 2016
The charming community of West Linn is situated between the Willamette and Tualatin rivers on the southern outskirts of Portland. West Linn is one of the oldest settlements in Oregon, located right across the Willamette from Oregon City. The community of 26,000 people invites you to walk through time, view the majestic Willamette Falls, enjoy… More
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Road Trip: Sunriver

October 6, 2016
Sunriver has been one of Oregon’s favorite getaways for nearly half a century. The resort community 16 miles south of Bend has been recognized as a recreational and vacation destination since the 1960s, equally perfect for snowy ski excursions and sunny summer holidays. The beautiful location on the meandering Deschutes River in a thick forest… More
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Who Are Lincoln City’s Secret Float Fairies?

October 3, 2016
When you visit the beaches of Lincoln City this year, you probably won’t see Rebecca Graham. She has a top-secret identity (this being her alias), which she employs as she heads to the beach from fall to spring with a covert mission: to slip 3,000 custom-made glass floats each year onto the beach for visitors… More
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The Case of the Missing Canoes

May 24, 2016
Shirod Younker’s passion for canoes began early. Growing up near Coos Bay in the ’70s and ’80s, he recalls that his family had “many canoes and no rules.” His Coos and Coquille Native American father and Filipino mother encouraged him and his two siblings to explore the South Slough estuary, which had long been home… More
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10 Things to Do in Sisters

March 21, 2016
Sitting between the high desert and the spectacular Cascades mountain range, Sisters (pop. 2,174) is a little city with oversized character. Maybe best known for its Wild West ambiance, this Central Oregon community is also packed with culture and surrounded by boundless nature. And with world-class lodging ranging from luxury resorts to woodsy cabins, it’s… More
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Family Road Trip on Oregon’s North Coast

February 29, 2016
As hints of spring begin to appear, the lust for a road trip kicks in. When the weather trends towards sunny and flowers begin to reveal their colorful blooms, I love to break out of winter hibernation mode, round up the kids and hit the road. And for adventurous families like mine, Oregon’s North Coast… More
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