Eileen Garvin

There's a stark beauty to Oregon in winter, and even more so in its wild creatures — a majestic bald eagle perched in a leafless snag, a regal Rocky Mountain elk bull ranging in a snowy field. Across the state winter wildlife viewing options abound. And thanks to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife… More

Nothing thrills the kids (or the child within) like a brush with the wild. And Oregon has plenty of opportunities for human contact with wildlife —both native and exotic — from the ocean to the desert and everything in between. More

Not a snow person? Then you'll be happy to hear that the mountains aren't the only place for wintertime adventuring. Oregon's coast is the perfect destination for wintertime kayaking. There are many reasons to try winter kayaking on the coast. For one thing, the water levels in rivers and streams are higher, which means you… More

Yes, Hood River is known as the windsurfing capital of the world. But you don't have ride the winds to appreciate this pretty city. Situated at the panoramic crossroads of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range, Hood River is the go-to destination for foodies, trekkers, historians and, yes, adrenaline junkies. More

Hot, sweet and bright. That's a flawless summer day, and also the perfect summer cocktail. The clever folks at Beaker & Flask figured that out, and are serving it straight up. It's called Grounded for Life, and comes from Kevin Ludwig, owner of the award-winning restaurant and bar located in the heart of Portland's Distillery Row. On a… More

Is this guy with you ladies?" This comes from the bartender at Clyde Common. He gestures at Andrew, who has just grabbed the vacant stool next to me. The bartender looks at me as if to say, I'll give him the heave-ho if you want. This makes me laugh. Not only because Andrew is about six-foot-four, but because he's one of the nicest guys I know. After all, he's Canadian. More

Sunshine, sand, sets and spikes. These are the choice ingredients for the beach volleyball tournament served up by the town of Seaside this summer. The Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament is billed as the largest amateur volleyball tournament in the world, drawing more than 800 teams on 100-plus courts to showcase the strength and beauty of… More

We can think of at least 363 reasons to visit the Oregon Coast this summer— one for every gorgeous and publicly-accessible mile of it. More