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.

Calling All Mountain Lovers

October 25, 2017
Mountain lovers head to the Rose City for the annual 6-day Portland Alpine Festival (Nov. 13-18, 2017) — a showcase of 40 outdoor-focused events, including a speaker series by top-level athletes, films, clinics and more. More
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Portland Region , Mountaineering , Trip Ideas ,

9 Ways to Show the Gorge Some Love

October 24, 2017
The Gorge is back open for business and welcoming visitors with open arms — whether it’s apple-picking, wine tasting, shopping for art or renting a bike to cruise around town. More
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Columbia River Gorge , Shopping , Trip Ideas ,

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

October 9, 2017
Thanksgiving weekend is a special time of year for winemakers and wine enthusiasts in Oregon — when more than 100 wineries in the Willamette Valley and many, many more across the state throw open their doors to visitors for a giant party. Wine Country Thanksgiving, held each year around the holiday, offers special tastings, new releases, food pairings, live music, holiday discounts and more. More
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Willamette Valley , McMinnville , Favorite Trips , Culinary Events , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

Culinary Walking Tour of Baker City

October 6, 2017
Historic Baker City is emerging as one of the coolest little foodie towns in Eastern Oregon. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Artisan Producers , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Eat & Drink ,

6 Secret Campgrounds in Eastern Oregon

September 7, 2017
Autumn in Oregon is ideal for camping — delightfully free from crowds, mosquitos and mid-summer heat. And, if you head out to the wide-open spaces of Eastern Oregon, it’s easy to find a true camping sanctuary — the only sound being the songbirds and raptors around you and crunch of gravel under your feet. More
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Eastern Oregon , State Parks , Favorite Trips , Campgrounds , Camping , Trails ,

Yurt Glamping at Vernonia Springs

September 5, 2017
There’s something magical about hearing the pitter-patter of rain on your tent as you sleep, surrounded by forest of Douglas fir, cedar and alder trees. How about waking up to a ready-made breakfast and taking a long walk in the crisp air along one of the region’s most popular trails? Then riding a comfort cruiser six miles into town for lunch, and capping your day kicking back at the pond near the lodge? More
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Portland Region , Vernonia , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Campgrounds , Camping , Glamping & Tree Houses ,

Meet Oregon’s Experimental Breweries

July 29, 2017
Oregon brewers are adventurous spirits, constantly innovating and collaborating, rediscovering old-world ingredients and reinventing flavor profiles and styles. More
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Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Tasty Salmon Tips for the Season

July 27, 2017
Like most top Oregon chefs, Maggie Trujillo is inspired by the seasons and ingredients around her. Every summer, it’s the salmon that are jumping. More
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Southern Oregon , Ashland , Culinary Events , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

Let Woody Guthrie Guide Your Next Gorge Road Trip

July 25, 2017
You probably know folk singer Woody Guthrie’s famous “This Land is Your Land,” but did you know he has a special place in Oregon’s musical and political history? Guthrie lived in Portland for a month in 1941, traveling through the Columbia River Gorge on commission to help promote the public construction of dams along the… More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Educational Activities , Trip Ideas , Culture & History , Events ,

Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse

July 21, 2017
Finally, the moment is upon us. The Total Solar Eclipse of 2017 will soon stretch its 62-mile path across the earth, a rare celestial event that won’t happen again in Oregon until 2108. Whether you’re a serious astronomy geek or an everyday lover of the outdoors, the two minutes of mid-morning darkness will be breathtaking.… More
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