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.

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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All the New Things at PDX Airport

December 14, 2021
Editor’s note: Face coverings (ages 5 and up) are required at all indoor public spaces statewide, regardless of vaccination status. Learn more here. Proud Oregonians and visitors adore the Portland International Airport (PDX) for its abundance of art; uniquely local food, drinks and shops; cozy neighborhood-y vibe, and — above all, its iconic carpet. Where else can you take a shoe selfie that’s instantly recognized around the globe? PDX is so revered, in fact, that it’s consistently been recognized as one of the best in...
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Where to Find Hawaiian-Style Food in Oregon

November 29, 2021
The Portland region and cities throughout the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon (in general, nearby any college town) are chock-full of places to grab a traditional “plate lunch.” Those follow a standard formula of two scoops of rice, macaroni salad, and a meaty dish like teriyaki beef or chicken, kalbi ribs, or chicken katsu. Don’t forget the classic loco moco — a hamburger patty on rice topped with brown gravy and a fried egg — and the humble Spam musubi, a portable rectangle of rice... More
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Luxury Getaways in Southern Oregon

October 18, 2021
Luxury doesn’t have to mean five-star hotels and white-tablecloth dining. In fact, luxury can simply mean living your best life, indulging in whatever makes you happiest — whether that be world-class wine or golf, paddling the rapids of a Wild and Scenic river or taking a guided snowshoe trip through the pristine wilderness of Crater Lake. More
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Latest “Oregon, Only Slightly Exaggerated” Animation Spotlights Oregon’s People and Traditions

October 15, 2021
Have you missed the cloud bunnies, leaf people, adorable frogs and other enchanting characters that have come to life in some of Oregon’s most iconic landscapes? Fun (and totally real) news: They’re back in the latest round of the playful “Oregon, Only Slightly Exaggerated” campaign, designed to welcome visitors back to some of their favorite Oregon places after a year of delayed travel plans. More
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Acampando con estilo en el centro de Oregon

October 1, 2021
Even when it's damp outside, we still want to get out there — to the forests and trails, the water’s edge, the mountains that are full of nature in all her glory. Camping is often the easiest way to immerse yourself in the elements. If only you could bring along your own comfy bed and a bit more luxury — like actual walls, heat, electricity and other conveniences. More
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Viaje familiar: Un Oregon raro y extravagante

September 30, 2021
Sometimes when you’re road tripping with the family, the best entertainment for everyone in the car is absolutely free — and this is especially true here in Oregon. From geologic wonders to good old conspiracy fun, check out these treasures that are sure to bring out the kid in all of us. In Central Oregon, Fort Rock Basin — better known… More
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Celebre La Cultura Nativa De Oregon En Un Pow-Wow

September 28, 2021
Una vez al año, los visitantes están invitados al parque Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds en Government Hill, Siletz, a medio camino entre Lincoln City y Newport, alrededor de 10 millas (16 km) tierra adentro, para el evento anual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow (usualmente celebrado en el mes de agosto). More
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