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Eileen Garvin

Eileen Garvin lives and writes in Hood River. When she’s not hunched over her keyboard or digging in the garden, you can find her mountain biking, kiteboarding, hiking, skiing or camping somewhere in Oregon.

Give the Gift of Mt. Hood and the Gorge

November 18, 2020
The enchanting natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood region draws visitors from around the world. This holiday season, why not delight your loved ones with a gift of the spirit of this region? More
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Celebrating Oregon’s Everyday Fire Heroes

October 1, 2020
From housing and feeding evacuees to providing a refuge for displaced livestock and wildlife, here’s a look at the work of the everyday heroes who have been stepping up during wildfires — showing grit, big-heartedness and true Oregonian spirit.  More

Kindness to All: Celebrating Oregon’s Frontline Workers

August 26, 2020
Like all of us, they’re living in an upside-down world. In this time of unprecedented uncertainty, Oregon’s hospitality workers and small-business owners keep showing up every day to try to make the rest of us feel just a little better. They’re in the kitchen preparing fresh, comforting food. They’re the friendly faces behind the check-in desk and the invisible hands that made your hotel room sparkling clean. More
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Spring Feathered Festivals

February 3, 2020
The daffodils are up, the cherry trees are blossoming and spring is in the air. The air is also full of birds migrating and nesting across the state of Oregon. Whether you’re a beginning birder or well-weathered friend of the feathered, you’ll enjoy these and other birding events in Oregon. Don’t miss the Harney County Migratory… More
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Birding , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

Fly to Your Oregon Adventure

November 22, 2019
For some trips you want to take the road less traveled, get off the beaten path and explore unknown back roads and hidden byways. Other times, well, you just want to get there already. Whether you’re looking to maximize your time or don’t feel like facing the drive (especially in winter, when road conditions can be unpredictable), why not fly into or near your destination? I More
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Winter Fun at Crater Lake and Beyond

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November 21, 2019
The first time I ventured into this secret winter wonderland, I went big — circumnavigating Crater Lake on skis. That meant three days and nights of snow camping. The unencumbered night skies and bluebird days exceeded my wildest expectations in their beauty. More
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Fabulous Wineries Near Portland

April 18, 2019
Just a stone’s throw from Portland, the Tualatin Valley is a great place to celebrate the seasons. With 40 wineries to explore, it's a sipping paradise. More
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Riding the Truly Epic North Umpqua Trail

August 30, 2018
Since I first heard of it, I’ve wanted to explore this 79-mile trail winding through the Umpqua National Forest between Diamond Lake and Roseburg. Completed in 1997, the trail follows the high ridgeline above the river, snakes through towering forests of hemlock, fir and pine, and skirts multiple waterfalls as it follows the shining rapids of the river. More
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On the Bumble Bee Trail

June 8, 2018
I’m walking slowly with my eyes trained on the ground. I’m noting the wildflowers scattered along the path — huckleberry blossoms, bear grass and avalanche lilies. I’m “wandering” through this patch of woods, which is exactly what the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas project says I should do in my role as citizen scientist. Here in the Mount Hood Wilderness, I scan the woods for furry winged bodies as part of the organization’s tri-state effort to survey the habitat of these important and often unrecognized... More
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Discover Eastern Oregon This Spring

March 22, 2018
From the depths of Hells Canyon to the heights of Steens Mountain, Eastern Oregon’s ancient landscapes burst at the seams with rugged beauty and teeming wildlife. And spring just might be the perfect time to visit. More
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