Emily Forsha

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

Although I’ve been in the stands more times than I could ever count, the magic of being inside Hayward Field still gets to me. But what I really appreciate about Eugene is that the magic feeling of Hayward extends even beyond its gates. Here are a few spots that should be on anyone's list when visiting Track Town, USA. More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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