About the Author

Emily Forsha

Emily is a digital marketing pro living in TrackTown USA. You’re likely to find her cheering on the Oregon Ducks, running on Eugene’s riverfront path, cooking up new recipes in her kitchen or road tripping around the state with her husband and two boys.

Strawberry Season

June 7, 2016
It’s that time of year when sun-ripened, bright red berries start appearing in our backyard gardens, at farmers markets around the state and in desserts at local restaurants. Look for strawberries from early May through June and then again in August through September. Totem, Hood, Tillamook, Firecracker, Puget Reliance, Puget Summer and Redcrest are popular… More
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Culinary Events , Farmers Markets , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

The Magic of Track Town

May 27, 2016
Those born in raised in Oregon know all about the magic of Eugene, aka Track Town, USA. To newcomers, the nickname refers to the rich history here that starts with Steve Prefontaine, the University of Oregon and Nike and extends to trails and paths, road runs and the community. Here are a few spots that should be on anyone's list when visiting Track Town, USA.  More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Running , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Sporting Events , Sports , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Give Back to Oregon

February 3, 2016
Celebrate Oregon's birthday by learning more about the Travel Oregon Forever Fund and see how travelers are supporting projects that preserve Oregon’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage. More
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Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas ,

Guide to the Oregon Brewers Festival

January 15, 2016
In Oregon, one way we celebrate July is by proclaiming it Craft Beer Month. Throughout the state, Oregonians and visitors celebrate the burgeoning craft beer scene at sunny summer festivals. And during the last full weekend of July, the Oregon Brewers Festival marks the culmination of the month with a four-day event that draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s a quick cheat sheet to help you get the most out of sipping suds at the 25th anniversary of this popular festival. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Culinary Events , Trip Ideas , Events ,

Top 10 Trip Ideas of 2015

December 30, 2015
As we reflect back on the past year and start looking ahead to more Oregon stories in 2016, take a look back at our most-read trip ideas of 2015 and get inspired for another year of adventure. More
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Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Day Trips from Portland

June 8, 2015
Kim Cooper Findling loves Oregon. She’s lived in the Beaver State all her life and made a career out of writing about its best places, most recently as the editor of Cascade Journal, an ambassador for our Ask Oregon program, and as the author of Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir and Day Trips From Portland:… More
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Portland Region , Trip Ideas ,

Family Weekend in Bandon and Coos Bay

March 25, 2015
When my husband needed to make a quick trip to Bandon for work, it seemed like the perfect time to take one more family vacation before we all jump into our busy season. More
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Oregon Coast , Bandon , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

7 Wonders of Oregon: Painted Hills

February 24, 2015
When you travel to the Painted Hills, you can see millions of years of history revealed in the layers of mountains of earth, one color at a time. A journey to the hills is a journey through ancient and recent history; here's how to see this wonder for yourself: Painted Hills: Named for the delicate… More
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Eastern Oregon , Mitchell , 7 Wonders , Scenic Drives , Trip Ideas , Scenic Byways ,

7 Wonders of Oregon: Crater Lake

February 5, 2015
When you look at the deep blue waters of Crater Lake up close, it’s pretty easy to see why it’s one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon. Here’s how to take a trip around Southern Oregon to see it for yourself: Crater Lake: Formed by the collapse of an ancient volcano Mt. Mazama, Crater Lake… More
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Southern Oregon , Prospect , 7 Wonders , Scenic Drives , Trip Ideas , Scenic Byways ,

The Oregon Coast: a Winter Odyssey

January 28, 2015
If you’ve never visited the Oregon Coast in the winter, you’re missing my favorite time of year to enjoy the 363 miles we call The People’s Coast. You might find yourself cozying up by a fireplace, watching angry waves crash during a spectacular storm; or you may find yourself on an uncrowded beach on a… More
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Oregon Coast , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,