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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.

Barbey Maritime Center’s Sam Johnson

February 27, 2013
Most people looked at the old Astoria Railroad Depot and saw a neglected building. But Sam Johnson, executive director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, saw promise. “The depot was going to fall down if nothing was done with it. You had to wear rose-colored glasses to see what it would be like,”… More
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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Museums , Trip Ideas , Culture & History , Attractions ,

Big Bottom Whiskey’s Ted Pappas

February 13, 2013
Ted Pappas will tell you his love affair with whiskey started early. When he was a boy in North Carolina, his dad owned a restaurant and two uncles were in the distillery business. “At an early age I knew more about spirits than I probably should have,” he says with a laugh. And as he… More
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Portland Region , Hillsboro , Spirits & Distilleries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center’s Gwen Trice

January 28, 2013
Growing up in La Grande in the 1960s, Gwen Trice always loved the beauty of nearby Wallowa County. More
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Eastern Oregon , Wallowa , Culture & Heritage Events , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Museums , Trip Ideas , Culture & History , Attractions , Events ,

Dining Around the Valley

January 25, 2013
Ready for a getaway to the Willamette Valley? Plan your trip at OregonWineCountry.org. The best way to end a day of wine tasting in the Willamette Valley is with a delicious dinner. Valley chefs strive to source the freshest local produce, meats and seafood to complement superb local vintages. Get a taste of the valley at… More
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Willamette Valley , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Winter Treasure Hunts

January 16, 2013
Winter storms and low tides on the Oregon Coast unveil hidden treasures like beautiful agates and decaying shipwrecks. In the winter, beach safety is more important than ever. Check the tide and surf tables, and keep a close eye on the water as you head out treasure hunting. The storm-scoured beaches near Yachats are a… More
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Oregon Coast , Trip Ideas ,

Snow School

January 15, 2013
January is upon us, and it’s time to make good on those New Year’s resolutions. Oregon ski areas have got you covered with specials that make it easy and affordable to get active. In honor of national Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, Mt. Hood Meadows offers the 3 Time Passport ($139), One Day Beginner Package… More
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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

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 ,