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.

Chef Justin Wills’ Picks for the Central Coast

February 6, 2018
It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with Justin Wills, chef/co-owner of the award-winning Restaurant Beck in Depoe Bay. The two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Northwest has brought his progressive cooking techniques and passion for foraging and sourcing local ingredients to a second restaurant, Sorella, in the Nye Beach district of Newport. More
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Oregon Coast , Depoe Bay , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Dive Into Oregon’s Black Roots

January 29, 2018
Through hands-on displays with music, crafts, storytelling, dialogue, fashion, historical mementos and more, the "Racing to Change" exhibit tells the story of the black fight for equality, which continues today here and across the United States. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Culture & Heritage Events , Trip Ideas , Culture & History ,

Guide to Oregon Glassblowing

January 26, 2018
To many Oregon glassblowers, their work is both art and science. You can experience the adventure of glassblowing in Oregon by learning to make your own glass ornaments, paperweights, floats and other creations in a beginning glassblowing workshop. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Hood River , Art Galleries & Studios , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,

New Coast Lodge Celebrates Nature’s Playground

January 12, 2018
There are bike and surfboard racks on the walls of your room, and wet suit racks in the shower. But that’s hardly the first thing you’ll notice when you step into one of the guest rooms at the new Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City — the first new lodging property to open on the Coast in several years. More
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Oregon Coast , Pacific City , Hotels & Motels , Resorts , Places to Stay ,

5 Winter Hikes to Love in Eugene

January 8, 2018
If you’re in the Eugene area this winter — one of the greenest, loveliest, woodsy-est parts of the state — the trails will leave you swooning. More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas ,

Going the Distance at Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race

December 11, 2017
Mark your calendar for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race, January 23-26, 2019. More
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Eastern Oregon , Joseph , Sporting Events , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

Coastal Cuisine with Chef Aaron Bedard

December 8, 2017
When he’s not cooking, Chef Bedard is playing outside: foraging, fishing, crabbing and agate hunting. There’s another benefit to living life more simply on the Oregon Coast, especially during the winter, when it’s less crowded. More
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Restaurants , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Brew-It-Yourself at Immersion Brewing

December 6, 2017
As any homebrewer knows, it’s easy to drink and love craft beer — but much harder to make it. That’s why at Immersion Brewing in Bend — a full-scale brewpub with food and 30 beers on tap — there’s also one-of-a-kind brew-it-yourself experience that lets you brew and take home your very own Oregon craft beer. No equipment set-up or cleanup necessary. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Epic Skiing at Mt. Ashland

December 1, 2017
The ski area is known for its varied terrain and affordability; the 200 acres of terrain includes a 1,500-foot slope for beginners only, at just $10 per ticket for the 2017-18 season. The park’s four chair lifts provide access to 23 trails, open-bowl skiing and 40 acres of trails for night skiing. More
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Southern Oregon , Ashland , Skiing , Snowboarding , Ski Areas , Favorite Trips , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Snow Sports , Trip Ideas ,

All Aboard Oregon’s Winter Sleigh and Train Rides

November 27, 2017
Whether it’s taking you through snow-capped mountains or the millions of twinkling lights at the Oregon Zoo, an old-school ride on a train or horse-drawn sleigh hits all the marks. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Favorite Trips , Culture & Heritage Events , Trip Ideas ,