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.

A Year of Oregon Adventures in 2019

December 21, 2018
Always dreamed of zip-lining through the forest, riding horseback along the dunes or paddling down a pristine river like a boss? This is the year to make a bucket list of Oregon adventures. More
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Oregon Coast , Florence , Guides & Charters , Tour Companies , Farm & Ranch Stays , Farms & Ranches , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Events ,

Take a Guided Snow Tour This Winter

December 20, 2018
If you’re new to the scene or just need a refresher, you can take a guided snow tour. This guided experiences come with all gear, expert instruction and often transportation, too. More
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Cross-Country Skiing , Snowmobiling , Snowshoeing , Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing , Snow Sports ,

How to ‘Run Fast, Eat Slow’ in Oregon

December 13, 2018
World-class marathoner and four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky are back with a new cookbook: “Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes.” More
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Eat & Drink ,

Lift Your Holiday Spirits

December 11, 2018
Ready to raise a glass this season? Oregon’s craft distillers showcase their latest batches of innovation. More
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Spirits & Distilleries ,

Tamale Boy Chef Cooks up Family Traditions

December 5, 2018
Tamales are a labor of love, one that Portland's Tamale Boy restaurant has been elevating and celebrating since 2008. “For me, the special part is that it’s the most ancient dish we have in our culture,” says owner Jaime Soltero Jr. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Restaurants , Eat & Drink ,

Winter Magic in Oregon

November 30, 2018
Oregon's magic is real. All of the locations featured in the “Only Slightly Exaggerated” illustrations are places you can actually visit. More
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Favorite Trips ,

How to Winter Like an Oregonian

Winter in Oregon is waiting for you — so grab it, love it, and use this checklist to help make it your best winter ever. More
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Favorite Trips ,

Holiday Shopping in Southern Oregon

November 29, 2018
Southern Oregon dazzles for the holidays, with its quirky, independent shops a welcome reprieve to crowded parking lots and big-box stores of larger cities. More
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Southern Oregon , Shopping , Retail ,

Falling in Love with Winter Fishing

November 14, 2018
Wintertime on Oregon’s rivers and lakes means that peak-season crowds have gone and the wildlife — including prime steelhead and trout — is wildly abundant. More
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Eastern Oregon , Fishing ,

Smith Rock in the Winter

How to explore this world-renowned destination after peak-season crowds have gone. More
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Central Oregon , Terrebonne , 7 Wonders , Favorite Trips ,