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.

Capturing Oregon Winters

December 31, 2015
Few people get the chance to explore Oregon’s landscapes the way Tyler Roemer does. For more than a decade, the Bend-based photographer has tramped across the state from corner to corner pursuing a singular passion: capturing outdoor adventurers at play in the epic backdrop of Oregon’s mountains, rivers and deserts. More
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Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Road Trip: Winter in Central Oregon

December 30, 2015
There’s something about the winter in Central Oregon. You can’t help but be in a good mood out here in the high desert. More
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Central Oregon , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Portland Celebrates the Arts

December 29, 2015
If there's one truth about winter, it's that it's often a time of reflection and creativity -- a chance to sit back, relax and feed your soul with some live jazz, a cultural performance or a dazzling light show. Portland's got all of that happening this season. Beloved traditions are returning, and some are starting anew. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Theater & Performing Art , Trip Ideas , Attractions , Events ,

5 Wonderful Winter Beers

December 11, 2015
Winter’s dark evenings find us gathering around the fireside and at the corner pub. They also inspire Oregon’s craft brewers to develop rich seasonal brews to while away the long evenings. Try these wonderful winter beers this season. Making your beer list and checking it twice, don’t forget to add Bad Santa from Pelican Pub… More
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Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Oregon’s Holiday Table

December 7, 2015
Oregon offers a rich store of raw ingredients from all corners of the state. From grass-fed beef on the Eastern plains to wild mushrooms in the Coast Range and wine from the Willamette Valley, we’ve got what you need to create the perfect holiday meal. We asked some of Oregon’s best locavores for their recommendations… More
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Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Winter Getaways

November 20, 2015
Wintertime brings shorter days, darker nights and cold flurries of snow. We love playing outside in winter, but it’s also the perfect season for a cozy getaway indoors. Mountain lodge, riverside cabin or historic hotel? Choose your ideal winter hideaway. Historic Enterprise House, Enterprise: This 1910 Edwardian mansion, set among the fields and orchards of… More
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Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

A Winter Weekend in Wheeler

November 19, 2015
There’s no playground quite like the Oregon Coast, and I love to explore its wild bounds with my friends — epic days hiking or surfing, usually followed by a rowdy group meal at a brewpub. So how to explain the quiet explosion of joy I feel on a winter weekend when everyone else has decided to stay home? Sometimes, when you’re in need of solitude, the best way to enjoy the beauty of the Coast is all on your own. More
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Oregon Coast , Wheeler , Favorite Trips , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

McMenamins Keeps the Beat

November 16, 2015
When you’re grooving on the concert lawn at McMenamins’ Edgefield with 4,999 other happy souls, it’s easy to believe that this company, known for its historic and quirky hotel properties, knows a thing or two about music. But take a look at their music calendar, and it really starts to sink in. This company best… More
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Portland Region , Theater & Performing Art , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

5 Favorite Oregon Winter Trips

November 13, 2015
Oregon has more outdoor winter fun than you can shake a ski pole at. Here are some of our favorite ways to get out and play when the snow starts falling. Trail Time: For family-friendly, go-at-your-own-pace winter fun, check out Oregon’s cross-country skiing. Established trails leave from sno parks on Mt. Hood, near Mt. Bachelor… More
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Favorite Trips , Fat Biking , Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing , Family Fun , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Winter Fishing on the Southern Oregon Coast

November 11, 2015
Andy Martin will tell you that Oregon’s South Coast is home to some of the best fishing in the West. The Brookings native started Wild Rivers Fishing 10 years ago to share his passion for Oregon’s wild rivers, gorgeous coastlines and remote canyons. In wintertime, Andy guides fishing trips on the Chetco, Elk and Sixes… More
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Oregon Coast , Brookings , Guides & Charters , Fishing , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,