Jen Anderson

What’s a walk in the park, a picnic on the grass or an outdoor patio to sip wine without a river to gaze at? How about a soothing river paddle, just minutes from the city? There’s a scientific reason why water is so calming — a source of creativity and inspiration and relaxation. You don’t even have to leave the city to access the river in four vibrant urban communities that are part of the region known as Mt. Hood Territory. In fact, when you’re... More

Sure, you can paddle on a river, swim in a lake or hike to a waterfall to cool off in the summertime. But if you’d just like to splash around without breaking a sweat, sometimes the easiest (and dreamiest) option is a lazy day by the pool — waterslides and cannonballs optional. Oregon is home to dozens of fresh-air, outdoor pools that are open seasonally at hotels and motels across the state. More

Find fresh, soulful and deeply satisfying options for perfect picnic fare all across Oregon. More

Whether you’re ready to enjoy live music or theater outside or attend a fair or rodeo, here’s a look at what summer events are on tap statewide. More

Julianne Jackson is a musician, but the tour she's embarking on in 2021 isn't a concert tour — it's a social-justice tour, focusing on healing at a time of so much social and political turmoil, violence and hate.  More

Even if you haven’t experienced Oregon’s Central Cascades, you might recognize the jaw-dropping images, as if straight out of a fairy tale. Deep azure-blue skies pop against the lush green old-growth forest trails. Clear streams sparkle amidst wildflower-filled alpine meadows. And, of course, some of Oregon’s most distinctive peaks — Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters — make for postcard-perfect horizons at every turn. More

Oregon’s wine-tasting rooms have always been places that inspire full-sensory delight — from the scenic mountain and vineyard views to the bright pop of a crisp rosé on a sunny day. Many of Oregon’s tasting rooms have been able to weather the storms of 2020 and keep those blissful experiences happening in the fresh air with reimagined patio spaces. Now, as the warmer weather rolls in, even more wineries are reopening and are excited to celebrate Oregon Wine Month in May 2021 with safe tasting... More

If you’ve been having a bit of FOMO over springtime images of Oregon’s wildflower fields, forested trails, sparkling rivers and agate-filled beaches, know that with vaccine rates increasing, it will soon be time to make your Oregon travel plans. More

Salishan Coastal Lodge in quiet Gleneden Beach, on Oregon’s Central Coast, is a short two-hour drive from Portland along Highway 18, a few miles from the bustle of Lincoln City. You’ll know you’re close when you see the shops and hotels give way to the tranquil beauty of the Siletz River and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which is full of wetland trails for hiking and marshy waterways for paddling. More

With sunnier days on the horizon, you might start planning your next outdoor adventure in Oregon’s public spaces — just know there will be some differences this year. More