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.
So you’re craving a meal out at an actual restaurant, but it’s drizzly and a bit chilly out? Not to worry — many of Oregon’s restaurants and bars are adding heaters and covered patios for your dining pleasure. More
I have a tween and a teenager now, but when they were younger, I loved nothing more than to head to a new destination in Oregon where I could easily — and I mean easily — keep them entertained for a whole weekend without the hassle of constantly moving around. More
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Running races may be canceled for the time being, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your marathon dreams. Races of all distances are going virtual in 2020, and both casual and elite runners across the United States are embracing it. More
Craving sunny skies, arts and culture and exquisite wine-tasting in wide-open spaces? There’s plenty to do in Ashland, for Oregonians who live close by. More
If your vision of fall is filled with pumpkin spice, apple cider, fresh-hop beer or a crisp evening at a scenic vineyard, that pretty much sums up harvest season in Oregon. As summer turns into fall, the state’s agricultural bounty abounds. These spots offer all the makings for some of the most delightful harvest-season experiences you’ll find this September. More
With its wide-open spaces and large number of wildly scenic, uncrowded trails, Eastern Oregon is a pup’s paradise. Mountains, creeks, high-desert landscapes and off-leash parks — they’re all here for you, within a short drive for locals. More
Here’s how to explore the Willamette Valley’s natural wonderland with your most loyal friend — just make sure to follow leash laws and practice good trail etiquette to keep the trails pristine for all. More