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.
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
An Oregon icon since 1935, the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival features plays about star-crossed lovers, unrequited passion and magical romance. More
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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
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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
It’s not just a new year — it’s a new decade! Whatever type of traveler you were in the 20-teens, it’s time to channel your best selves and zero in on what you really want to do for your mental and physical well-being in the 2020s. More
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