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Experience a Perfect Oceanfront Getaway at the Renovated Surfsand Resort

September 17, 2024
What makes the perfect vacation? Is it long walks on the beach with someone special? Is it sharing fresh seafood to the soundtrack of the ocean waves? Or is it relaxing and connecting with your family in front of a crackling fire, then stepping outside onto the deck to gaze at the Milky Way? More
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Experience the Science of Storms

June 6, 2017
Many of us have ducked into the Columbia River Maritime Museum on the downtown riverfront boardwalk in Astoria to escape the steady rainfall. At the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria receives 67 inches per year, compared to Portland’s 39 inches. But it could be worse. Neah Bay, at the tip of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula,… More
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Where to Eat on Oregon’s North Coast

May 10, 2017
What comes to mind when you picture Oregon Coast cuisine? Sure, comfort classics like steaming bowls of clam chowder, crispy fish and chips, and ocean-fresh crab, right? What about chic wine bars, hip distilleries and gourmet markets to fill your picnic basket? The colorfully distinct North Coast towns of Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach… More
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Play on the Water in Lincoln City

April 25, 2017
Big-wave surfers flock to Nelscott Reef in Lincoln City for some of the most spectacular swells on the Oregon Coast and the world. But the seven miles of stunning coastline here are not just a playground for surfers — they’re hopping with activity all year round. In fact, Lincoln City has some of the most… More
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Oregon Coast , Lincoln City , Kayaking , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Boating & Jet Boating , Rivers & Streams , Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

The Whisky & Rocks Farm Loop

April 10, 2017
Driving through the golden rolling landscape of Eastern Oregon's Umatilla County, it's easy to bypass the tasty handcrafted products rooted in these grain- and fruit-growing farmlands. But the new Whisky & Rocks Farm Loop self-guided tour ensures you encounter the latest crop of winemakers, distillers, brewers, farmers, cheesemakers and chocolatiers — and taste their homegrown… More
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Eastern Oregon , Pendleton , Culinary Events , Beer & Breweries , Farm & Ranch Stays , Cider & Cideries , Farms & Ranches , Restaurants , Spirits & Distilleries , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

A Kid’s Guide to Oregon’s North Coast

March 10, 2017
Mention Oregon’s North Coast to our kids, and they excitedly ramble about ice cream cones, hikes through old-growth forests and football games on the beach. For them, it’s a sandy playground of open spaces, freedom and sticky treats. And for us, a family beach trip is an almost guaranteed success. Here you’ll find the towns… More
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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Amusement Parks , Aquariums & Zoos , Family Fun , Shopping , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

Fly Fishing and Road Biking in Maupin

February 21, 2017
Every spring we plan a trip around the emergence of a 3-inch insect that flops clumsily in the sky like a small bird. It is the famed salmonfly hatch, and it’s the reason we first started visiting the small Central Oregon town of Maupin, located along the iconic Deschutes River. More
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Central Oregon , Maupin , Lakes & Reservoirs , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Bicycling , Fishing , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

A Rare Trip Down the Owyhee River

January 6, 2017
It’s a warm morning as we prepare the rafts and drift boats for our four-day journey through the Lower Owyhee Canyonlands. Individuals, families and outfitters alike have come here to run the 67-mile stretch of river from Rome to Leslie Gulch. For the past six years, this desert region has been suffering from drought and has not built up the winter snowpack that provides the amount of water necessary to run this stretch. But water has finally returned, and for a few short weeks, this... More
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Eastern Oregon , Jordan Valley , Lakes & Reservoirs , Guides & Charters , Tour Companies , Favorite Trips , Tours & Guided Trips , Rafting , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

9 Ways to Warm Up on the North Coast

January 4, 2017
What are your favorite winter activities on Oregon’s North Coast? Whether you enjoy experiencing the raw forces of nature in our bountiful parks and beaches, or searching for treasures in the many shops and galleries, you’ll inevitably want to take a break to warm up. More
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Willamette Valley Winemaking, the Communal Way

December 14, 2016
The roots of a shared winery — in which small, individually licensed producers crush, age and bottle their wines using the same equipment and facilities — were first planted in the U.S. in Oregon, with the opening of the Carlton Winemakers Studio in 2002. More
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