Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Boat tours are on hold for the 2025 and 2026 season. In future years, summertime boat tours of Crater Lake will return for visitors to view the lake's deep blue waters and iconic Wizard Island. More

Marion and Polk counties, which include the areas in and around Salem in the heart of the Willamette Valley, are best known for spectacular vineyards, hiking trails and more. Locals know that this Mid-Valley region is also a prime spot for off-the-beaten-path museums with distinctive collections featuring one-of-a-kind treasures — everything from movie props to an eight-legged calf. Here are three fascinating spots to inspire your own visit. More

With its famous carousel, late-1800s architecture and location in the heart of the Willamette Valley about 70 miles south of Portland, Albany makes for a prime getaway, especially for history buffs. The town’s four historic districts, museums and stunning covered bridges convey the storied past of the Willamette Valley. Here we’ve laid out the ideal two-night itinerary, with plenty of time for exploring, tasting and absorbing the rich past that lives on among Albany’s residents. More

With its colorful murals, urban greenery and countless culinary delights, the Eugene area is a phenomenal setting for a food crawl — or, even better, a pedal-powered foodie tour de Eugene. As one of the country’s most bike-friendly cities, Eugene is best enjoyed from behind a set of handlebars, so cyclists can cover the full region’s worth of tasting rooms and restaurants while also absorbing the area’s natural beauty.  More