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.

Road Trip: Parkdale and Odell

January 3, 2013
Rumor has it that there’s more to the east side of Mt. Hood than awesome downhill skiing. Upon investigation, we can now confirm that it’s true. Here are some fun spots along Highway 35. Pow For an alternative to alpine skiing and boarding, take a Nordic tour through the snowy woods on Mt. Hood. Ski… More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Parkdale , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

Books for Cooks

December 13, 2012
Can you give the gift of good taste? We think so. Home cooks, foodies and lovers of all things Oregon will delight in this list of new cookbooks from the region’s chefs. From beef to bread and from soup to sauce, there’s something for every kitchen. Portland, Oregon Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the City… More
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Culinary Events , Educational Activities , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

Taste of Winter

December 12, 2012
Outside, Old Man Winter is unleashing snow showers. Inside, we’re cooking up a storm. Holiday gatherings offer the perfect opportunity to share the flavors of Oregon with friends and family. Ashley Gartland, food writer and author of “Dishing Up Oregon: 145 Recipes That Celebrate Farm-to-Table Flavors,” gave us some inspiration for the winter table. Oregon… More
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Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Cup O’ Dreams

December 11, 2012
Back in 2007, when Tom Zell was courting Clover Earl, he made her a cup of rich drinking chocolate for Valentine’s Day. “I said, ‘This is the best thing I’ve ever tasted!” Earl says. Half in jest, she suggested they start a company. Soon, Sipping Dreams was born. The Eugene-based company sells European-style drinking chocolate… More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Culinary Events , Artisan Producers , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

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 ,

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 ,