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.

Tamale Boy Chef Cooks up Family Traditions

December 5, 2018
Tamales are a labor of love, one that Portland's Tamale Boy restaurant has been elevating and celebrating since 2008. “For me, the special part is that it’s the most ancient dish we have in our culture,” says owner Jaime Soltero Jr. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Restaurants , Eat & Drink ,

Winter Magic in Oregon

November 30, 2018
Oregon's magic is real. All of the locations featured in the “Only Slightly Exaggerated” illustrations are places you can actually visit. More
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Favorite Trips ,

How to Winter Like an Oregonian

Winter in Oregon is waiting for you — so grab it, love it, and use this checklist to help make it your best winter ever. More
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Favorite Trips ,

Holiday Shopping in Southern Oregon

November 29, 2018
Southern Oregon dazzles for the holidays, with its quirky, independent shops a welcome reprieve to crowded parking lots and big-box stores of larger cities. More
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Southern Oregon , Shopping , Retail ,

Falling in Love with Winter Fishing

November 14, 2018
Wintertime on Oregon’s rivers and lakes means that peak-season crowds have gone and the wildlife — including prime steelhead and trout — is wildly abundant. More
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Eastern Oregon , Fishing ,

Smith Rock in the Winter

How to explore this world-renowned destination after peak-season crowds have gone. More
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Central Oregon , Terrebonne , 7 Wonders , Favorite Trips ,

Easy Getaways Near Portland

October 26, 2018
There’s no better pick-me-up than a weekend getaway. Take a mini adventure in the Portland Region. More
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Portland Region , Favorite Trips ,

Meet Baker City’s Pioneer Winemaker

October 25, 2018
Winemaker Travis Cook believes it’s a sense of place, rooted in his family’s pioneer and agriculture history, that makes his wine special. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Wine & Wineries ,

Where to Stop for Fun on Interstate 84

October 24, 2018
Panoramic Columbia River Gorge views await visitors between Troutdale and Pendleton, a scenic drive in history, geology, culture and natural beauty. More
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Favorite Trips ,

Beavers and Ducks Fans’ Guide to Game Grub

October 11, 2018
It's football season — and Ducks and Beavers fans definitely won't go hungry in Eugene and Corvallis. More
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Willamette Valley , Restaurants ,