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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.

Road Trip: Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo and Heppner

November 30, 2016
Just south of US-84 and the Columbia River in Eastern Oregon lies land rich in history and agricultural tradition. The off-the-beaten-path towns located here are well worth a side trip for the unexpected discoveries you’ll find. This route through Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo and Heppner opens up a world of wildlife and watermelons, of Oregon Trail… More
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Eastern Oregon , Echo , Culture & Heritage Events , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Museums , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Culture & History , Attractions , State Parks , Events , Wine & Wineries ,

Road Trip: Union, Wallowa and Lostine

November 22, 2016
The Wallowa Mountains stand guard over the northeast corner of the state like sentinels to this rugged and beautiful country. Many travelers know this area as the gateway to Hells Canyon, Wallowa Lake and the bronze-capital town of Joseph. But there’s rich history, outdoor adventure and local cuisine to be discovered here too. Slow down… More
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Eastern Oregon , Lostine , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Native American Culture , Trip Ideas , Museums , Outdoor Recreation , Hiking & Backpacking , Attractions , State Parks ,

Running into Winter

November 18, 2016
Winter is quickly approaching. It’s in the brisk morning air, the mud on your shoes and the extra layer you throw on to go out and play. Runners know winter means some of the best (i.e. quirky and invigorating) races of the year in Oregon. Here are some of our favorite. Nov. 20: It’s a… More
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Trip Ideas , Events , Sports ,

Road Trip: Warm Springs

November 13, 2016
Seated between the Mt. Hood and Deschutes National forests, the town of Warm Springs is the modern day home of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the central commercial district of their 640,000-acre reservation. The Confederated Tribes are the ancestors of the Wascos, Paiutes and Upper and Lower Deschutes bands of Walla Wallas. They… More
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Central Oregon , Warm Springs , Art Galleries & Studios , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Casinos , Native American Culture , Trip Ideas , Museums , Outdoor Recreation , Hiking & Backpacking , Theater & Performing Art , Attractions , Events ,

Where to Wine Around Junction City

November 4, 2016
It’s no secret that the Willamette Valley is famous for its pinot noir. With more than 500 wineries and counting, the valley is a destination for wine connoisseurs from around the globe. With so many great pours to choose from, there are bound to be some hidden gems ripe for discovery. Junction City is one… More
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Willamette Valley , Junction City , Culinary Events , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events , Wine & Wineries ,

Road Trip: Wasco, Moro and Maupin

November 1, 2016
Between the Columbia River Gorge and the high desert of Central Oregon lies an undiscovered country. Sunny and tranquil, the highways wind through a string of small towns where friendly residents have been quietly making their living in farming, ranching and outdoor recreation for generations. Towns like Wasco, Moro and Maupin aren’t exactly secret, just… More
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Central Oregon , Moro , Lakes & Reservoirs , Ghost Towns , Culture & Heritage Events , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Native American Culture , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Waterfalls , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions , State Parks , Events ,

Road Trip: Toledo

October 19, 2016
Located just inland from the Central Coast along the scenic Yaquina River, the quaint town of Toledo nestles up against the wooded foothills of the Coast Range. Tucked away from the dramatic moods of the Pacific Ocean, this sheltered little burg is often sunnier and warmer than other towns when winter storms up the Coast.… More
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Oregon Coast , Toledo , Art Galleries & Studios , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Restaurants , Attractions ,

Eugene Ale Trail

October 14, 2016
Move over, Beervana. Eugene is embracing its newish identity as Brew-gene! While no other city in the world can compete with Portland’s saturation of suds, what’s bubbling up in the Eugene area is worth raising a glass to. No beer enthusiast's trip to this fine city would be complete without a stop in the Whiteaker neighborhood, to… More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Road Trip: Sandy

October 10, 2016
Once a rustic trading post stopover, modern-day Sandy boasts a vibrant community well worth a visit. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Sandy , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Trip Ideas , Museums , Bicycling , Eat & Drink , Culture & History ,

Tasty Tour of Manzanita

October 3, 2016
Tucked into the North Coast between Neahkahnie Mountain and Nehalem Bay, the little town of Manzanita certainly doesn’t look like a center of fine cuisine, but it is. With just over 600 residents and a main street that dead ends into the Pacific Ocean, Manzanita packs in the culinary excellence with a delightful bakery, fine… More
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