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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.

Fall Festival Fun in the Willamette Valley

August 27, 2015
There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And when it’s fall in the Willamette Valley, our thoughts turn to changing leaves, fall bounty, fresh hopped beers and special events that bring friends and family together. Don’t miss these seasonal celebrations in the valley this fall. Sept. 9-11, 2016 The Sublimity Harvest Festival marks more than… More
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Willamette Valley , Fairs & Festivals , Family Fun , Trip Ideas , Events ,

Southern Oregon Lake Country

August 26, 2015
After the frenzied fun of summer, fall offers us the chance to slow down and take a look around. It’s the perfect season for a good old-fashioned road trip. And Southern Oregon, with warmer temperatures and beautiful byways, is just the right destination with great hiking, bird watching, boating and other outdoor pursuits. Follow this… More
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Southern Oregon , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Oregon Fall Foliage

August 25, 2015
Summer wanes, the temperatures drop and Oregon’s forests move into fall party mode. From mountain forests to river valleys around the state, a riot of color celebrates the changing of the seasons. Get out and join the festivities by bike, by car, by train or on foot. More
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Lostine Builds on Local Flavor

August 10, 2015
The little town of Lostine (that’s la steen, not low stein, thank you.) has a farm-to-table mission might seem typical for Oregon. But this gastronomic outpost, set in the gorgeous backdrop of Wallowa County, is in a class by itself. With restaurants sourcing menus from local farms and ranches, Lostine pleases the palates of visitors (and locals) while… More
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Eastern Oregon , Lostine , Farm & Ranch Stays , Farmers Markets , Farms & Ranches , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

4 Fab Sleeps in the Willamette Valley

July 31, 2015
Sometimes the place you choose to rest your head on your getaway can be an experience in itself. The next time you’re up for exploring Willamette Valley’s wine country and outdoor beauty, spend the night at one of these destination lodgings for a truly unique trip. Airstream Dreams For wine country explorers, The Vintages Trailer… More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Camping , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Hit the Highway to Hells Canyon

July 30, 2015
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, is the deepest river gorge in North America. It’s 8,000 vertical feet in the deepest portions; it includes more than 215,000 acres of wilderness; and it’s not for the faint of heart. One of Oregon’s most wildly beautiful places, Hells Canyon is also one of the most remote. Go with… More
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Eastern Oregon , Joseph , Lakes & Reservoirs , Rafting , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Boating & Jet Boating , Rivers & Streams , Sustainable Travel , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Culture & History , Attractions ,

Get Away with the Grandkids

July 28, 2015
Attention all grandparents: August has been declared Official Grandparents Road Trip Month. At least according your kids, and their kids. What better way to bring summer to an epic end for the children in your life than a last summer hurrah? Oregon has plenty of options for great getaways. To the lake You’ve heard of… More
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Family Fun , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Gold Panning in Oregon

July 7, 2015
It was 1851 when prospectors first found gold in Southern Oregon and Gold Rush fever swept through the state. Big, shiny nuggets first turned up in and around Josephine Creek and on the Illinois, Applegate and Rogue rivers, including near the town of Gold Beach on the Coast. Thousands of excited gold miners soon followed… More
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Central Oregon Farm and Ranch Tours

June 22, 2015
Pigs and goats and cows and … bikes! Central Oregon puts its own spin on agritourism with the Crooked River Open Pastures (CROP) series in and around the town of Prineville, just 35 miles north of Bend. Organized by the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, the Saturday tours include rotating farmers markets at local farms… More
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Central Oregon , Prineville , Farm & Ranch Stays , Culinary Experiences , Farms & Ranches , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Cruise the Rogue River with Hellgate Jetboats

June 17, 2015
A ride on Hellgate Jetboat Excursions might be described as the best of opposing worlds — one part high-speed hijinks and one part nature cruising. The Grants Pass-based company has been showing visitors a good time on the beautiful Rogue River for more than 50 years in its custom made jetboats that speed along the river… More
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Southern Oregon , Grants Pass , Guides & Charters , Boating & Jet Boating , Trip Ideas ,