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.

Wintertime Adventure: Kayak the Coast

January 6, 2012
Not a snow person? Then you’ll be happy to hear that the mountains aren’t the only place for wintertime adventuring. Oregon’s Coast is the perfect destination for wintertime kayaking. More
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Oregon Coast , Tillamook , Kayaking , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

Road Trip: Hood River

Yes, Hood River is known as the windsurfing capital of the world. But you don't have ride the winds to appreciate this pretty city. Situated at the panoramic crossroads of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range, Hood River is the go-to destination for foodies, trekkers, historians and, yes, adrenaline junkies. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Hood River , Bicycling , Beer & Breweries , Boating & Jet Boating , Cider & Cideries , Bicycling , Farms & Ranches , Restaurants , Wine & Wineries , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

Carless: Canada to the Coast

October 21, 2011
Is this guy with you ladies?" This comes from the bartender at Clyde Common. He gestures at Andrew, who has just grabbed the vacant stool next to me. The bartender looks at me as if to say, I'll give him the heave-ho if you want. This makes me laugh. Not only because Andrew is about six-foot-four, but because he's one of the nicest guys I know. After all, he's Canadian. More
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Oregon Coast , Seaside , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Sustainable Travel , Hiking & Backpacking , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

Seaside Serves Up Annual Volleyball Tournament

June 30, 2011
Sunshine, sand, sets and spikes. These are the choice ingredients for the beach volleyball tournament served up by the town of Seaside this summer. The Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is billed as the largest amateur volleyball tournament in the world, drawing more than 800 teams on 100-plus courts to showcase the strength and beauty of… More
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Oregon Coast , Seaside , Sports , Trip Ideas , Events ,