Jen Anderson

Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo ski areas are synonymous with winter sports in Central Oregon, both epic playgrounds for families as well as adrenaline-loving ski and snowboard enthusiasts as soon as the fluffy stuff hits. But the fun doesn’t stop below 9,000 feet. Farther downhill in the pristine foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, several backcountry sno-parks (designated winter-recreation parking areas) are full of day-trip adventures for snowshoers, sledders, cross-country skiers, mushers, snowmobilers and fat-tire bikers looking for powdery fun, no chairlift required. More

Welcome to the sport of disc golf — a long-underground pastime that’s quickly gaining steam among outdoors lovers in Oregon, thanks to the addition of beginner-friendly courses at several Oregon State Parks. More

Oregon’s tallest peak and the surrounding Columbia River Gorge are a bonanza of outdoor fun all year round — a hub for waterfall hikes, scenic bike trails, friendly farms and unending vistas. As temperatures drop, the landscape is transformed as the alpine rivers and lakes become new worlds of exploration for snowshoers, sledders, cross-country skiers, mushers and snowmobiles. More

While the 363 miles of Oregon coastline are stunning, pristine and accessible all year long, a winter trip always delivers unexpected treasures. Visitors often find the Coast’s winter temperatures warmer than inland climes. Many come for the storm watching — crashing waves, looming clouds and rain-washed beaches — and stay for beachcombing and fort building in the sunbreaks that follow. More

Creativity isn’t just nurtured in Portland; it’s a way of life. From its homespun craft beverages (coffee, tea, kombucha, beer, wine and spirits) to its nationally lauded food scene (known to be more accessible and affordable than larger cities), Portland is a hotbed of innovation all year long. More

Say goodbye to the beeps and pings that keep you tethered to your inbox and social media accounts all day long. In the northeastern corner of Oregon, surrounded by the Blue and Wallowa mountain ranges, you can get your endorphin rush instead from the rush of the creek outside your cabin, the luxuriousness of your restored colonial home or the clink of glasses downstairs from your room at a hip boutique B&B. More

You may be well steeped in the story of the Oregon Trail, the Missoula floods and other events that shaped the Beaver State into the region it is today. But not many locals or visitors know about the Modoc War — a battle that happened in Southern Oregon in the 1870s that is called one of the costliest in the United States in terms of lives lost and dollars spent per enemy combatant. More

The sunny, high-desert landscape of Central Oregon brings happiness in myriad ways. There’s the sandy, rolling single-track beloved by mountain bikers and the bluebird skiing that draws powder hounds to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor. Old West enthusiasts come for small-town rodeo and historic sites, while beer lovers converge for the craft beer created from the clean river water and locally grown hops. In the wintertime, the High Cascade peaks draw the frosty marine air off the Pacific Ocean for a marriage that results in... More

World famous for its pinot noir but also rich in bountiful agriculture, arts, culture, history and stunning natural beauty, the Willamette Valley offers an astonishing number of popular and back-road delights any time of year. More

The Wild West spirit is alive and kicking in much of Eastern Oregon, where cattle ranches, rolling hills and wide-open roads intersect with small-town communities deeply connected to their land and culture. More