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.

New Coast Lodge Celebrates Nature’s Playground

January 12, 2018
There are bike and surfboard racks on the walls of your room, and wet suit racks in the shower. But that’s hardly the first thing you’ll notice when you step into one of the guest rooms at the new Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City — the first new lodging property to open on the Coast in several years. More
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Oregon Coast , Pacific City , Hotels & Motels , Resorts , Places to Stay ,

5 Winter Hikes to Love in Eugene

January 8, 2018
If you’re in the Eugene area this winter — one of the greenest, loveliest, woodsy-est parts of the state — the trails will leave you swooning. More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas ,

Going the Distance at Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race

December 11, 2017
Mark your calendar for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race, January 23-26, 2019. More
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Eastern Oregon , Joseph , Sporting Events , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

Coastal Cuisine with Chef Aaron Bedard

December 8, 2017
When he’s not cooking, Chef Bedard is playing outside: foraging, fishing, crabbing and agate hunting. There’s another benefit to living life more simply on the Oregon Coast, especially during the winter, when it’s less crowded. More
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Restaurants , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Brew-It-Yourself at Immersion Brewing

December 6, 2017
As any homebrewer knows, it’s easy to drink and love craft beer — but much harder to make it. That’s why at Immersion Brewing in Bend — a full-scale brewpub with food and 30 beers on tap — there’s also one-of-a-kind brew-it-yourself experience that lets you brew and take home your very own Oregon craft beer. No equipment set-up or cleanup necessary. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Epic Skiing at Mt. Ashland

December 1, 2017
The ski area is known for its varied terrain and affordability; the 200 acres of terrain includes a 1,500-foot slope for beginners only, at just $10 per ticket for the 2017-18 season. The park’s four chair lifts provide access to 23 trails, open-bowl skiing and 40 acres of trails for night skiing. More
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Southern Oregon , Ashland , Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Favorite Trips , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

All Aboard Oregon’s Winter Sleigh and Train Rides

November 27, 2017
Whether it’s taking you through snow-capped mountains or the millions of twinkling lights at the Oregon Zoo, an old-school ride on a train or horse-drawn sleigh hits all the marks. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Favorite Trips , Culture & Heritage Events , Trip Ideas ,

Snowy Family Fun in Eastern Oregon

November 8, 2017
Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, snowmobiling or just making snow angels, playing in a fresh blanket of sparkling snow is magical. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Family Fun , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

5 Stress-Busting Hikes in Southern Oregon

November 6, 2017
Prolific outdoor writer Zach Urness shares his top five trails in Southern Oregon. The region is home to some of the state's most diverse landscapes and warmer, drier climates — with early springtimes, less-crowded trails in the summer and crisp, sunny winter days. Venture out and you’ll be falling in love with these trails too. More
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Southern Oregon , Favorite Trips , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas ,

Ride the Wave with Murdey Surfboards

November 1, 2017
While summer brings newer surfers and families to the Oregon Coast, winter is for hardcore surfers and other dedicated water adventurers. Lifelong surfer Dan Murdey is one of them. More
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