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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.

Cruising with Ben Ferguson

November 28, 2012
Ben Ferguson makes snowboarding look easy. Maybe that’s because he’s had a lot of practice. The Bend native first hit the slopes at Mt. Bachelor at the age of 6. Ferguson made the podium at the 2012 Winter Olympic Youth Games in Austria. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Eastern Oregon’s Snowy Stash

Eastern Oregon has a little secret tucked away in the Elkhorn Range of the Blue Mountains. It’s Anthony Lakes Ski Area, just 45 miles from La Grande and 35 miles from Baker City. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Family Fun , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Cozy Winter Getaways

Bring on the snowstorms, cold temperatures and even the rain! One thing we love about Oregon winters is our great indoors. A fireside armchair, hot cup of tea (or glass of wine) and a good book are in order. Here are some great spots for warming up this winter. Storm watch Watch winter squalls rage… More
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Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Snow Much Fun

November 27, 2012
Winter in Oregon brings fun for kids of all ages, so button up and get out in the white stuff. Here are some ideas to get you started. Dashing through the snow With a snap of the reigns and a jingle of harness bells you’ll be off and flying on a horse-powered snow tour. Cruise… More
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Family Fun , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Snow Dreams

November 13, 2012
November. It’s that in-between season. We’ve put away the kiteboarding gear and the SUP boards. The mountain bike is on its way to the garage. We’ve planted the garlic, raked the leaves and pretended to take an interest in planning Thanksgiving dinner. But our thoughts are in the Oregon mountains with visions of cold, wet… More
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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Family Fun , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

The Eagles Have Landed

It’s the national bird, but it’s also a state tourist. Every winter, bald eagles flock to Oregon from Canada and the Atlantic states for warmer temperatures, ample food supply (both fish and waterfowl) and sheltering roost areas. Get a bird’s eye view of the visiting eagles at these spots in Oregon. Bald eagles fly into… More
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State Parks , Birding , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Museums , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

November 2, 2012
Take a step back from the high-tech world to appreciate the engineering marvels of the past — wooden airplanes, hand-cranked automobiles and steam powered engines. A tour of Oregon’s aviation and rail museums might turn you into a 19th- and 20th-century transportation buff. Hood River’s WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum) has one of the nation’s largest… More
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Oregon Coast , McMinnville , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Family Fun , Museums , Trip Ideas , Culture & History , Attractions ,

Road Trip: Roseburg

October 29, 2012
Roseburg's residents give the town a not-too-big, not-too-small, friendly feel. Visit Roseburg for a trip through history and wine country. More
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Southern Oregon , Roseburg , Covered Bridges , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Scenic Drives , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Scenic Byways ,

Sand, Seafood and Surf in Coos Bay

October 23, 2012
The towns of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, located on or not far from Highway 101 in the southern part of the state, are called Oregon’s Adventure Coast for a reason. Surrounded by thick forests and perched on an ocean bay, Coos Bay is the gateway to some of the Oregon Coast’s best outdoor fun. Here are some of the highlights. More
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Oregon Coast , Coos Bay , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

‘Tis the Season for Seasonal Beer

October 9, 2012
Autumn in Oregon is filled with rich ambers, ochres and browns, and we’re not talking about the forests. It’s fall and winter beer season in Oregon! Craft brewers from around the state tap into our cravings for warm, dark, comforting draughts. Deschutes Brewery is celebrating 25 years of Jubelale — its spicy, malty, hoppy winter beer.… More
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Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,