About the Author

Jen Anderson

Jen Anderson is a longtime journalist and travel writer/editor who is now Travel Oregon’s Content & Community Manager, helping to align content for visitors via social media, print and web. She’s called Oregon home for 25 years and loves finding the latest places to eat, drink and play around the state with her husband and two boys. Brewpubs, beaches and bike trails top the list.

¡Todos a Bordo! Viajes en Trineo y Tren en el Invierno de Oregon

August 10, 2022
¡¿Qué hay en su lista de cosas por hacer en las festividades de fin de año?! Tal vez ansía las cosas más sencillas, como una taza de chocolate caliente, un poco de nieve, tiempo para desconectarse y relajarse con amigos y familia, y un fondo escénico para complementar todo lo demás. More
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Smith Rock en el Invierno

Smith Rock State Park, también conocido como el lugar de nacimiento del alpinismo como deporte en Estados Unidos, es uno de los destinos turísticos más icónicos de Oregon, amado por su sorprendente geología y accesibilidad para quienes van en busca de aventura en el desierto alto del centro de Oregon. More
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Behind the Scenes of ‘Extraordinary is Ordinary’

July 21, 2022
If there's one thing summer 2022 has made clear, it's that travel is back in a big way.  Travel Oregon wanted to remind visitors and residents of all that is extraordinary in the state by getting back to its roots – quite literally. “Extraordinary is Ordinary,” which launched in early July 2022, offers a whimsical take on three ubiquitous elements in Oregon – rocks, water and soil. “We’d done ‘Only Slightly Exaggerated’ for three years, showing the landscapes, all animated,” says Megan Riehl, Wieden +... More
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Las Cosas Extrañas de Oregon

June 27, 2022
Hay algunas atracciones en Oregon que son verdaderas rarezas científicas; fuerzas de la naturaleza que sorprenden e intrigan lo suficiente como para tener su propia serie de televisión. More
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Un Viaje a Clear Lake

June 18, 2022
Three thousand years ago, a volcanic eruption in Central Oregon pushed a giant flow of lava southwest toward the McKenzie River. The lava scorched the forest and redirected the flow of the river, creating what’s known as Clear Lake. More
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Queer-Friendly Tour of Oregon

June 13, 2022
Troy Petenbrink loves documenting his travel adventures on social media as much as anyone. But that’s not what drives his lifelong passion to visit new destinations. He truly believes in the power of travel to change the world. “If more of us traveled and saw the world, we’d be in a much better place,” says Petenbrink, an East Coast-based marketing xx who spends much of his free time traveling across the country and world under the handle @TheGayTraveler. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and... More
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Afuri Extends Portland’s Ramen Empire

June 2, 2022
How do you make an exquisite bowl of ramen? It all starts with the broth - the water, to be more specific. Combine that with the endless innovation of local chefs (think of ramen as a blank slate for flavors and ingredients), plus the rainy-season comfort-food vibe ramen brings, and you've got a recipe for brilliance. In May 2022, Afuri Ramen & Dumpling Slabtown become the fourth location in Portland (after Afuri Beaverton, Afuri Izakaya in Southeast Portland and Afuri Ramen & Dumpling Downtown). It's... More
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8 Ways to Relive Your Oregon Trip

May 16, 2022
So you’ve just gotten home from your trip — maybe it was a daytime excursion, a weekender or even a longer adventure — and you’re feeling the glow? We know the feeling. Here in Oregon, it’s easy to feel all dreamy for a while after immersing yourself in all that is wild about Oregon. Our wildflowers, wildlife, wild spaces and wild and scenic rivers are truly enchanting, and will keep ahold of you long after you’ve experienced it. Our vibrant communities and artisan-made products across...
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How to Visit Oregon’s Waterfall Corridor This Summer

February 24, 2022
If you’ve ever visited the waterfalls and trailheads along the Columbia River Gorge during the summer months, you’ve no doubt seen the heavy amount of traffic and parked cars filled with waterfall adventure-seekers. Now, to improve the experience for everyone, those who use their own personal vehicle to visit the Gorge’s famous Waterfall Corridor in peak season must obtain a Timed Use Permit. There’s no permit needed if you bike in, ride a shuttle or take transit. The permits are only be needed from 9...
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Aventuras Familiares en el Parque Nacional del Lago del Cráter

January 10, 2022
Cuando alguien ve por primera vez el azul profundo Crater Lake, le es fácil entender por qué se le considera una de las Siete Maravillas de Oregon. Resguardada por bosques coníferos y acantilados volcánicos, esta joya de la naturaleza de Oregon es la atracción principal del único parque nacional del estado. Justo aquí, hace 7 mil 700 años hizo erupción el gigantesco Monte Mazama, un volcán de 3 mil 700 metros de altura cuya explosión hizo que se colapsara, resultando en la caldera donde hoy... More
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