Jen Anderson

From daisies and sunflowers to bear grass and trillium, Noel Bacheller knows his wildflowers. His job as botanist for the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation is to help protect the state’s pristine areas from noxious weeds and other threats, and to keep natural habitats healthy. More

Tillamook is often a stopping point on the way to Oregon’s coastal beaches. But did you know that Tillamook Bay is Oregon’s largest and most accessible bay, encompassing nearly 600 miles of watershed?  More

Eastern Oregon’s friendly communities are home to dozens of festivals each year that celebrate the tastiest, quirkiest, wildest adventures you can imagine — from whiskey and music to beer, bikes, broncos and blacksmithing. More

Whether it’s bagels or baguettes, cinnamon rolls or scones, every town has its go-to bakery, and everyone tends to be talking about it. More

Imagine soaking in a hot tub, glass of wine in hand, with views of a pinot noir vineyard just steps away. More

If you’re fatigued by the long corridor of winter, we suggest you put a bend (or just Bend) in your travel plans. Set your compass for Central Oregon, where you can easily fill your days with a mix of lively indoor activities and epic outdoor pursuits. Here’s how to spend your next road trip to Bend.  More

The Rose City is full of dynamic Black-owned businesses. Here are several excellent ones to support — during Black History Month in February and all year long.   More

Celebrating a birthday? We've got you covered. More

Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo ski areas are synonymous with winter sports in Central Oregon, both epic playgrounds for families as well as adrenaline-loving ski and snowboard enthusiasts as soon as the fluffy stuff hits. But the fun doesn’t stop below 9,000 feet. Farther downhill in the pristine foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, several backcountry sno-parks (designated winter-recreation parking areas) are full of day-trip adventures for snowshoers, sledders, cross-country skiers, mushers, snowmobilers and fat-tire bikers looking for powdery fun, no chairlift required. More

Welcome to the sport of disc golf — a long-underground pastime that’s quickly gaining steam among outdoors lovers in Oregon, thanks to the addition of beginner-friendly courses at several Oregon State Parks. More