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.

4 Reasons to Love the Chetco River

July 6, 2016
Luke Martinez grew up splashing around in the Chetco River. As a teenager he became passionate about paddling, and spent his summers guiding rafting trips. That was 20 years ago, and Martinez has since returned home — to the tiny town of Pistol River, between Gold Beach and Brookings on the Southern Oregon Coast — to raise… More
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Oregon Coast , Brookings , Lakes & Reservoirs , Guides & Charters , Rafting , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Oregon’s Largest Statewide Art Event

June 30, 2016
How much art is there across the state of Oregon? Michelle Grabner and Bryan Suereth can tell you. In what they call the “most comprehensive survey of Oregon art, ever,” they drove about 1,800 miles across the state from September to December last year, visiting 107 artists’ studios — from Astoria to Ashland, Pendleton to… More
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Summer Adventures at Oregon Ski Areas

June 28, 2016
The snow has (mostly) melted, but that doesn’t mean Oregon’s gorgeous ski areas are closed for the season. More
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Southern Oregon , Zigzag , Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Bicycling , Hiking & Backpacking , Snow Sports , Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

Arch Rock Brewing Brings Home the Gold

June 21, 2016
Larry and Marjie Brennan just wanted to make good beer in Southern Oregon. They never imagined they’d be making gold medal-worthy beer on a world stage. But three and a half years after opening, Arch Rock Brewing — a tiny 15-barrel brew house and tasting room in Gold Beach — has racked up five gold medals… More
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Oregon Coast , Gold Beach , Culinary Events , Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

7 Things Not to Miss in Lincoln City

June 16, 2016
Have you seen the Oregon Coast from the viewpoint at Cascade Head? This hidden gem of a hike – through groves of Sitka spruces and summer wildflowers — offers panoramic views of the Salmon River estuary, with Cape Foulweather and Devils Lake in the distance. It’s all in Lincoln City, home to a lot more… More
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Oregon Coast , Lincoln City , Shopping , Hiking & Backpacking , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Astoria’s Columbia River Maritime Museum

June 15, 2016
My kids love adventure stories — shipwrecks, buried treasure, nautical mysteries, tales of survival against all odds. That’s exactly what we found at the nationally renowned Columbia River Maritime Museum, one of the highlights of our recent trip to Astoria. We headed up there — myself, my husband and two boys, 10 and 7 —… More
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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Museums , Educational Activities , Trip Ideas , Culture & History , Attractions , Events ,

Explore Newberg’s Culinary Hot Spots

May 30, 2016
We all know Newberg as the gateway to Oregon wine country, and it’s still a dream for oenophiles — downtown is home to nine tasting rooms. But lately, this little city is drawing attention as a food and beer destination too, with a brand-new brewery and two restaurants that were recognized with James Beard Award nominations… More
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Willamette Valley , Newberg , Artisan Producers , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Cycle Oregon Descends on the Southern Oregon Coast

May 25, 2016
Five years ago, Bandon residents cheered as 2,000 cyclists peddled past sea stacks and cranberry bogs into this beach town at the mouth of the Coquille River on the Southern Oregon Coast. This year Cycle Oregon’s Week Ride (Sept. 10-17, 2016) is set to stop in Bandon again, one of six coastal communities that will host the… More
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Car-Free Trips to the Gorge

May 19, 2016
Touring the Columbia River Gorge is easily one of the most scenic routes you can take in all of Oregon. But what if you could see the sights without having to drive? More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Troutdale , Lakes & Reservoirs , Tour Companies , Culture & Heritage Events , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Waterfalls , Bicycling , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions , Events ,

Ride the Mountain Bike Trails of Ashland

May 10, 2016
Up to 10 times a week in the summer, Bill and Sue Roussel load a van full of mountain bikers and gear into their shuttles, drive up to the Mount Ashland Ski Lodge and let riders navigate down 5,000 feet of fast, flowing singletrack. Depending on the route, the ride can stretch up to three hours — 13 to… More
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