About the Author

Chad Walsh

Chad Walsh has been a police reporter, a cinema and stage editor and now writes a lot about food. He likes Portland for its parks, its food (naturally), and even its weather. But mostly he likes it for its people.

Endless Autumn Adventures in Central Oregon

September 10, 2018
With its powdery snowfall, mountain ranges and 300 annual days of sunshine, Central Oregon is one big outdoor playground any time of year. More
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Central Oregon , Sisters , Favorite Trips ,

5 Ways to Experience Astoria’s Maritime Heritage

June 26, 2018
The historic river port city of Astoria may look postcard-perfect from land, but the river that birthed it has not been kind to the many sailors who’ve navigated it inland. A trip to the Columbia River Maritime Museum is requisite for understanding the city and its history. More
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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Museums ,

Willamette Valley by Train

February 21, 2017
For seven years my girlfriend lived in Salem. In all that time, she never really explored wine country, even though she was smack in the middle of the Willamette Valley. Similarly, in her two decades of living in the United States, she’s never taken a journey by train. More
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Willamette Valley , Salem , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas , Bicycling , Sustainable Travel , Eat & Drink ,

Craft Distillery Honors U.S. Vets

September 2, 2014
In 2005, returning from an 18-month tour of duty in Iraq, Officer was looking for a different direction. He was intrigued by Oregon’s blossoming craft distilling industry. He had also lost four good friends in Iraq, and wanted a way to commemorate them. As he explored the idea of craft spirits, he thought, why not make whiskey in their honor? Why not dedicate a whole distillery to their memory? More
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Willamette Valley , Corvallis , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,