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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.

Winter Getaway to the Rogue Valley

November 29, 2013
Visit the stage of Southern Oregon when you plan a wintercation in Medford and the Rogue Valley, where fine wine, gourmet food and art can be found just around every corner. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Snowmobile at Lake of the Woods Spend the day in the sunshine, enjoying the crisp… More
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Willamette Valley Winter Adventures

November 27, 2013
The Willamette Valley is famous for wine — and a lot of outdoor adventures. Make your perfect pairing this winter. More
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Winter Whale Watching, Storm Watching and Crabbing on the Oregon Coast

November 25, 2013
Miles of whale watching migration, storm watching and fresh Dungeness crab await you at the Oregon Coast this winter. Take the journey down the 363-mile stretch of The People’s Coast, where your wintercation can include quiet beaches, outdoor adventures and cozy retreats. More
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Snowy Adventures in Mt. Hood Territory

November 22, 2013
Get it while it’s cold with an escape to the wild and wonderful Mt. Hood Territory. Whether you’re on skis, a snowboard, snowshoes, or just there to cozy up to the fireplace with a good book, Mt. Hood is a beautiful destination to experience the wonder of winter. Choose your snowy adventure Strap on snowshoes… More
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Play, Wine and Dine in Mt. Hood and the Gorge

November 20, 2013
There’s a big mountain calling your name, and it’s covered in snow. More
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A Winter Wonderland in Central Oregon

November 18, 2013
It's easy to fall in love with Central Oregon in the winter. Here are a few favorite ways to explore this winter wonderland. More
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Beer 101 Weekend on Oregon’s North Coast

October 21, 2013
Craft beer and the Coast: two of my favorite things that I’m never far from in Oregon. This past weekend I was able to combine them by heading to Oregon’s North Coast for Beer 101, a celebration of craft beer happening over two weekends in October in Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach. After hitting Highway… More
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Family Road Trip: Astoria

July 10, 2013
My family loves nothing more than a good old-fashioned road trip, and the beauty of Oregon is that there’s always a new place around the corner that we haven’t yet discovered. And sometimes, we keep going back to one place because it captures our heart. Astoria is like that; authentic, friendly and rich in history,… More
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Climb and Fish in Central Oregon

May 1, 2013
How does sunshine, snowy mountains, alpine lakes and a thriving craft beer scene sound? In the high desert plateau of Central Oregon, it serves as the backdrop when you climb the massive spires at Smith Rock and cast your line for trout or steelhead in the Deschutes River. Start your Central Oregon adventure at Smith… More
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Shred Mt. Hood and Windsurf The Gorge

April 29, 2013
In Oregon, you can conquer a grand peak and a grand river in the same day. Shred the slopes of Mt. Hood, where you can escape to snow even in the middle of summer. And we’re willing to bet that once you try it here, you’ll know why the Columbia River Gorge is considered the… More
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