Jen Anderson

So you blinked and missed the start of Feast Portland tickets this year, and now your FOMO is coming on strong? Never fear, your last-minute guide to Feast Portland is here. More

Oregon is undoubtedly one one of the dog-friendliest states around, which means a lot on road trips. After all, what’s a vacation if your four-legged friend has to stay at home? We consulted one of our favorite pups, Daisy, for some of her top spots to hop out of the car when she and her owner, Nickie, are on one of their epic adventures through Oregon. Each of these stops is a quick detour off Interstate-5. Happy trails! More

Oregon summers are all about sunshine. But when you’re ready for an escape from the heat, we have lots of easy ways to cool down. Here’s how to find relief with a shady hike, a misty waterfall, a cool lava tube, a chilly ice rink, a frozen treat and more. More

Willamette Valley wine country’s new boutique hotel, which opened in April 2018, is like a love letter to Oregon — featuring the work of more than a dozen makers, vendors, purveyors and artists. Just about everything you’ll see and touch — from the furniture and art to the books and organic tea and custom scents in each guest room — is local, handmade and thoughtfully curated. More

What’s unique about Winding Waters River Expeditions is that it’s not just about rafting, fishing or kayaking — it’s about the food, the stargazing, the music and the camaraderie that comes after the adrenaline-fueled experience itself, in the downtime at the camp along the riverbanks each night. More

There’s a place on Oregon’s South Coast where you can ride through a coastal forest on ribbons of clay dirt, with moderate climbs and gentle descents. The tree canopy shelters you from rain, and the 10 miles of cross country-style trail system will eventually expand to about 30, connecting to the beach with views of the ocean and stunning coastline. More

Whether you love to hike, camp, fish, paddle, bike, picnic or enjoy bird walks through Central Oregon’s public lands, you can use Discover Your Forest as a one-stop shop to give back — everything from trail restoration and litter pickup to helping at public events or counting wild horses in a herd. More

Once a year, visitors are invited to the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds at Government Hill in Siletz, midway between Lincoln City and Newport, about 10 miles inland, for the annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. It’s one of several Native celebrations across Oregon that welcome visitors each summer and fall. More

Woodburn is a place rich with culture to discover — year-round but especially during the summer. Each August brings the three-day Fiesta Mexicana, one of the state’s largest celebrations of Latino food, culture, art, music and community. More

The Rogue Valley is prized for its unique terroir — warm days and cool nights, nestled between the Cascade, Siskiyou and Coastal ranges and the Pacific Ocean; the temperature flux enhances the sugar-acid balance and the flavors of the grapes. More