Emily Gillespie

It’s hard to get bored in Eugene. Everywhere you turn, there are countless activities to do, natural areas to explore and tasty creations to sample. Even if you’ve experienced them before, these excursions are enhanced with a guided tour. Taking a trip alongside a knowledgeable, experienced local guide means you can relax as someone else takes care of logistics and safety. It also means you can build a stronger connection to the region. Here are five expert-led experiences for your next trip to the area,... More

Whether they plummet, cascade, roar or trickle, waterfalls have a way of captivating our senses. Seeing and hearing the rush of water toward the earth, feeling the spray and mist hit your face and smelling the ferns and trees surrounding the powerful feature create a memorable experience. In the lush landscape of the Southern Willamette Valley, it’s an experience you can have all year long. Here are some excellent waterfalls to explore no matter what time of year — and how to keep the fun... More

Italian food is soul-satisfying all year round, from warm sunny days to dark rainy nights. One of the best places to enjoy this inviting cuisine is Tualatin Valley, just minutes west of Portland, which is home to a thriving community of restaurants and wineries steeped in Italian tradition. Here are five Tualatin Valley hot spots where you can twirl handmade pastas, savor a slice of hand-tossed pizza or sip complex sangiovese — no international flight required. More

Tualatin Valley is teeming with opportunities for hands-on enjoyment, captivating games and riveting activities for the whole family — no snow gear required. Here are some of the ways you and your crew can let loose indoors this winter. More

Just a 20-minute drive southwest of Portland, Tualatin Valley’s bucolic patchwork of farms, ranches, fields and orchards feels a world away from the city. It’s also a great place to get a front-row seat to see where your food comes from. Immersive farm experiences throughout the region let you learn how animals are cared for. You can also meet the makers behind your favorite products and taste the delectable fruits of their labor. Here’s how to plan an epic agritourism adventure in Oregon’s stunning Tualatin... More

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While you may find sand dollars on many Oregon beaches, they can be found in particular abundance in Seaside, making searching for these ocean mementos a favorite family tradition. In fact, the silvery white, beautifully circular and stamped with a gorgeous flower-shaped pattern sand dollars are some of the most coveted beachcombing finds for visitors. More

Some of the best places in Oregon for a dramatic evening are the theaters of Washington County. Just west of Portland, the region enjoys a booming performing arts scene. Exceptional restaurants, eateries and bars set the scene for an unforgettable date night. Here are four ways to plan for an evening of cultural immersion. More

Nestled between the gently flowing waters of Beaverton Creek and a lively downtown brimming with restaurants and bars, the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is rapidly becoming the centerpiece of a blossoming cultural hub in Beaverton. More

Muchos visitantes acuden a la costa de Oregon para escuchar el ritmo de las olas y sentir la arena entre sus dedos, dos de las muchas maneras de relajarse y revitalizarse a lo largo de las 363 millas de costa de Oregon. Las personas que vuelan cometas, sin embargo, buscan otro aspecto de la cautivadora belleza de la región: sus tempestuosos y constantes vientos. Son geniales en el verano, pero son incluso mejores durante el otoño, cuando hay menos personas en la playa y los... More