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.

Hot Spots on the Coast

February 23, 2017
What’s a blustery day at the Oregon Coast without a bonfire at dusk? Or a brisk hike along a craggy coastline without a steaming bowl of chowder and coffee to warm up afterward? As invigorating as is to play outside on the Oregon Coast in the off season, it’s just as delicious an experience to… More
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Oregon Coast , Coffee & Tea , Restaurants , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Join the Movement at Design Week Portland

February 14, 2017
For eight days in April, thousands of design enthusiasts will descend on Portland to talk about shaping the future — and what they say just might surprise you. The fifth annual Design Week Portland kicks off April 21-29, 2017, with hands-on workshops, national speakers, open houses and celebrations meant to appeal not just to design… More
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Portland Region , Portland , Educational Activities , Trip Ideas , Events ,

Common Block Brings Craft to Downtown Medford

February 8, 2017
With its bold, curvy Streamline Moderne architecture, the historic Monarch Building in downtown Medford might be instantly recognizable — but it hasn’t quite been a destination for the community, until now. Built in 1947, the building was once a former feed store and then the Lithia Motors showroom. But in recent years, it has stood… More
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Southern Oregon , Medford , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

6 Romantic Small Towns in Oregon

January 26, 2017
Whether it’s glorious trails for trekking, cozy nooks for relaxing or charming downtowns for dining, here’s where to head for some classic Oregon romance. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Government Camp , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

Play Eugene Pinot Bingo

January 23, 2017
When you walk into Brigadoon Wine Co. tasting room, you might feel like you’ve come home. That’s because this quaint tasting room — in north Eugene, about 10 miles west of Junction City — is decorated with some of the early American antiques from owner Chris Shown’s personal collection. But it’s not just the decor.… More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Culinary Events , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

Tea Tour of Portland

January 17, 2017
If you’re not in the mood for coffee in Portland, you’re in luck. The city is awash in tea — perhaps the world’s most popular beverage, and versatile too. Whether in cocktail form, boba, chai, matcha, green, black, herbal, oolong or an endless variety of other types — a cup of tea in the wintertime… More
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Portland Region , Portland , Culinary Events , Coffee & Tea , Culinary Experiences , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

Eastern Oregon for Bird Lovers

December 22, 2016
The last time you were at a natural area, you may have taken the binoculars out and been lucky enough to spot an egret, raptor or bald eagle. At its simplest form, that’s what birding is: spotting them and identifying them. At its most extreme, birding verges on obsession. It’s an exercise in patience and… More
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Eastern Oregon , Burns , Birding , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

Coffee Lover’s Guide to Oregon

December 6, 2016
Coffee isn’t just a beverage in Oregon. It’s a culture. That much is clear by the more than 200 specialty coffee shops and micro-roasters throughout the state, including 80 roasters in Portland alone. Great coffee shops are nothing new, but what has sprung up in the past two decades or so is what’s known as the third wave. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Coffee & Tea , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Sweet Spots for Sledding and Tubing

November 21, 2016
In Oregon, sledding and tubing are guaranteed ways to have a blast in the snow. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Bend , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Sporting Events , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

Relax at the Hot Springs of Southeastern Oregon

November 10, 2016
Escape to the hot springs of southeastern Oregon for a rejuvenating soak among natural marvels. More
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Eastern Oregon , Burns , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,