About the Author

Chris Santella

Chris Santella is a freelance writer and marketing consultant based in Portland. He is the author of 23 books, including the "Fifty Places" series from Abrams Books. The most recent title in the series is Fifty Places To Practice Yoga Before You Die. Santella is a regular contributor to The New York Times, The Washington Post and Trout. When he’s not writing or fly fishing, he plays guitar and sings in Catch & Release.

Golf the 7 Gems of Oregon

April 10, 2015
With nearly 200 public golf courses ranging from surf side links to desert oases, Oregon attracts traveling foursomes by the thousands to test their skills against the world’s greatest architects … and good old Mother Nature. If you’re planning to explore Oregon’s 7 Wonders this coming spring and summer, throw your sticks in the car, because… More
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7 Wonders , Golfing , Trip Ideas ,

Biking Chief Joseph Country

October 23, 2012
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from Chris Santella's new book, Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die, which features two must-ride cycling routes in Oregon. “We all have certain places that speak to us in a special way,” Jonathan Nicholas began.  “For some, it might be the Parthenon. For others, Pebble Beach..  For me,… More
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Eastern Oregon , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Native American Culture , Bicycling , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas , Culture & History , Attractions ,

Golf and Spa Escape

March 8, 2012
My wife Deidre is at best an indifferent striker of the golf ball. I find a driving range visit more relaxing than the most nuanced massage. We both appreciate coastal vistas and find them infinitely enhanced if they’re enjoyed while our children are safe at home with a friend. With our priorities thus clearly established… More
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Oregon Coast , Gleneden Beach , Favorite Trips , Golfing , Trip Ideas ,