About the Author

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.

Seven Wonderful Waterfalls

May 1, 2014
In the south Willamette Valley, you’ll find wonderful trickle-down in seven waterfall wonders that stretch from the Cascade Mountains to the Oregon Coast. With spring snowmelt swelling the forested streams that feed them, these gorgeous cascades are more beautiful than ever. 1) Salt Creek Falls Oregon’s second highest single-drop waterfall is easily accessed by a half-mile… More
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Willamette Valley , Lakes & Reservoirs , 7 Wonders , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Waterfalls , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Road Trip: Klamath Falls

Driving into the charming downtown of Klamath Falls (pop. 21,000) with its historic buildings set in secretly sunny Southern Oregon, you might wonder why you haven’t been here before. Once you pay a visit, you’ll be sure to plan another. Eats and treats: For the love of all things gluten, start your day at Green… More
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Southern Oregon , Klamath Falls , Trip Ideas ,

New Neighborhoods in Hood River

March 25, 2014
You know Hood River, that gem of an outdoor town tucked on the windy banks of the Columbia River just an hour east of Portland. There’s plenty of recreation, craft beer, gourmet food and one-of-a-kind boutique shopping, right? But recent changes in two parts of town make this little burg worth getting to know even… More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Hood River , Trip Ideas ,

Sunny Spring Road Bike Rides

March 13, 2014
Spring sunshine always gets our wheels turning: the ones in our heads that start planning the ultimate spring road trip and the ones on our bikes that have been sitting in the garage all winter. Central Oregon is an excellent place to spin along, head, heart and handlebars. We suggest you check out the four… More
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Central Oregon , Bicycling , Trip Ideas ,

Destination Newport

March 4, 2014
If the Oregon Coast is calling your family for a spring road trip, Newport is a good answer. Just two and a half hours from Portland, this friendly fishing town of 10,000 people tucked along the Central Coast is rich in ways to enjoy the wild creatures of the Pacific. More
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Oregon Coast , Newport , Favorite Trips , Aquariums & Zoos , Family Fun , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Sunshine Mill Winery

When Molli and James Martin started making wine in 2004, they figured it would be an engaging hobby to go along with their real careers as cherry farmers. Born and raised into cherry-growing families in The Dalles, they’d moved away for college and jobs. Following 15 years in Portland, they returned to take over the family farm. But when James really threw himself into the new pastime, their lives took a very different course. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , The Dalles , Favorite Trips , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Wildlife Images Heals the Animal World

Wildlife Images, a refuge and rehabilitation center in Southern Oregon, sees more than 1,000 injured animals and birds come through its doors every year. Most are kept out of the public eye, rehabilitated and rereleased into the wild. Those that can’t survive on their own live out their lives on Wildlife Images’ 24 wooded acres. More
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Southern Oregon , Merlin , Favorite Trips , Family Fun , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

The Tale of the Ale Trail

February 28, 2014
Bend's beer scene is fueled by the creative curiosity of local brewers. Take a tasting tour of all the magic. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Favorite Trips , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Albany Carousel Museum Builds Community

February 26, 2014
Anyone who’s loved an old-fashioned carousel as a kid understands how it can bring people together. The brightly painted animals, the fuzzy Wurlitzer organ music and the dizzying ride appeal to all ages. But in the Willamette Valley’s Albany, the town carousel is bringing people together in an unusual way, considering it hasn’t even been… More
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Willamette Valley , Albany , Art Galleries & Studios , Museums , Theater & Performing Art , Trip Ideas , Attractions , Events ,

Timberline Lodge: A Sense of Place

Timberline Lodge, rising from the southern flank of Mt. Hood, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2012. First conceived as a Works Project Administration (WPA) art project, the lodge incorporates some of the best examples of the painting, wood carving and iron work of the era. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Favorite Trips , Sustainable Travel , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,