Jen Anderson

Oregon summers are all about sunshine. But when you’re ready for an escape from the heat, we have lots of easy ways to cool down. Here’s how to find relief with a shady hike, a misty waterfall, a cool lava tube, a chilly ice rink, a frozen treat and more. More

Willamette Valley wine country’s new boutique hotel, which opened in April 2018, is like a love letter to Oregon — featuring the work of more than a dozen makers, vendors, purveyors and artists. Just about everything you’ll see and touch — from the furniture and art to the books and organic tea and custom scents in each guest room — is local, handmade and thoughtfully curated. More

What’s unique about Winding Waters River Expeditions is that it’s not just about rafting, fishing or kayaking — it’s about the food, the stargazing, the music and the camaraderie that comes after the adrenaline-fueled experience itself, in the downtime at the camp along the riverbanks each night. More

There’s a place on Oregon’s South Coast where you can ride through a coastal forest on ribbons of clay dirt, with moderate climbs and gentle descents. The tree canopy shelters you from rain, and the 32 miles of cross country-style trail system connects offers both views of the ocean and stunning coastline. Whether you’re new to mountain biking or love to shred the likes of Oakridge, Sandy Ridge and other Oregon hot spots, the Whiskey Run Mountain Bike Trail is calling. The trail opened in... More

Whether you love to hike, camp, fish, paddle, bike, picnic or enjoy bird walks through Central Oregon’s public lands, you can use Discover Your Forest as a one-stop shop to give back — everything from trail restoration and litter pickup to helping at public events or counting wild horses in a herd. More

Once a year, visitors are invited to the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds at Government Hill in Siletz, midway between Lincoln City and Newport, about 10 miles inland, for the annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. It’s one of several Native celebrations across Oregon that welcome visitors each summer and fall. More

Woodburn is a place rich with culture to discover — year-round but especially during the summer. Each August brings the three-day Fiesta Mexicana, one of the state’s largest celebrations of Latino food, culture, art, music and community. More

The Rogue Valley is prized for its unique terroir — here are some top spots to taste these fantastic wines. More

Like many Oregon chefs, Andres and Ariana Fernandez of Bend's Ariana restaurant have embraced the hyper-local, sustainable ethos. Menus change seasonally, if not daily. Chefs make everything from scratch and source ingredients from local purveyors. And diners happily clean their plates. More

If you’ve been watching your Instagram feed change from fall colors to spring tulips to a sparkling ocean dotted by sea stacks, it must mean one thing: summer is coming. Summer in Oregon is more than just a change of season — it’s a state of mind, a dreamy state of bliss as we head out to our beloved hiking trails, tidepools, waterfalls, campgrounds, lakes and rivers and 363 miles of unspoiled Coast. Here’s a checklist to get started enjoying the summer in true Beaver... More