Emily Teel

While Oregon is known for its abundant rain and evergreen hillsides, the golden landscapes of Central Oregon’s high desert are sunny for nearly two-thirds of the year. Pastures drenched in sunshine are a rancher’s dream, and the agricultural bounty proves that dream is reality. On a trip through the high desert you’ll see cattle, sheep and even fuzzy alpacas at local farms and ranches, as well as help support the local economy by buying meat in bulk or enjoying barbecue at local eateries. Fall is... More

Washington has apples, Georgia has peaches and Florida has oranges. But Oregon is the luckiest, because the Willamette Valley grows a bounty of fruit of all kinds. Come summer, local blueberries, marionberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and apples roll into farmers markets from nearby fields and orchards. One major destination for these fruits is Willamette Valley Pie Company in Salem. More

A lo largo de los senderos y carreteras costeras de Oregon, abundan las vistas impresionantes e inspiradoras, pero una visita a alguno de los cabos de Oregon sube el nivel cuando se trata de una vista espectacular. More

Marionberry pie may not be Oregon’s official state dish, but considering how well the iconic berries grow here, it should be considered a solid contender. While almost every town in Oregon has a bakery churning out beautifully crimped rounds bursting with fruit fillings, many restaurants excel in the art, too. Put these pie pit stops on your Oregon road-trip bucket list. More

The Oregon Coast has 11 capes — land masses that protrude out from the coastline into the ocean. When conditions are clear, standing atop a cape gives you a unique perspective of looking back toward the coast and the shoreline. Here are a few favorites to check out. More

Ready for a weekend getaway with your girlfriends? Newberg is the perfect destination for celebrating the important women in your life. More

With its walkable downtown set in miles of rolling vineyards, Newberg residents weren’t surprised when USA Today highlighted the Willamette Valley wine country burg as one of its 10 Best Small Town Food Scenes. A hub for many of the events at the annual Oregon Truffle Festival each winter (stay tuned for the 2022 lineup and tickets), Newberg is a delight to visit year-round for everything from wine and craft beer to casual fare like pizza and tacos, fine dining and more. Just 40 minutes west...

Tucked among the vineyards of the Willamette Valley’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Brenda Smola-Foti is sharing a new vision for regenerative agriculture in Oregon at Tabula Rasa Farms. It started with the idea of raising livestock sustainably, but now it’s even more holistic — inviting visitors onto the farm to pet animals, buy products and stay overnight. She also has plans for a nearby restaurant that will serve the farm’s pasture-raised meats. More