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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.

Growing Diversity in Oregon Winemaking

April 12, 2016
Over the past few years a growing number of people have made moves to ensure the diversity of Oregon’s wine scene grows right alongside the industry.   More
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Picnic with the Best Views in Central Oregon

April 7, 2016
Whether it’s a simple sandwich or salad or the fanciest charcuterie board, packing a picnic is a relatively easy way to inspire even more delight on any Oregon road trip. Especially during spring and summer in Central Oregon, the open roads, the hilltops, lakes and azure skies beckon. We chatted with the ladies of The Portland… More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Astoria for Movie Lovers

March 28, 2016
C’mon, admit it: We all cried at the end of "Free Willy," whether we saw it back in the 1990s or more recently for old-time’s sake. But did you know it was filmed here in Oregon? The classic scene when the famous orca whale jumps to his freedom over the breakwater happened at the Hammond… More
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Hiker’s Paradise in the Opal Creek Wilderness

March 24, 2016
Many have played for hours in the sun at Three Pools, the popular swimming hole in the Opal Creek Wilderness. But there's plenty more in this 35,000-acre recreation area to discover. Definitely off the beaten path, this lush hiker's paradise is about 90 minutes east of Silver Falls, deep in the Willamette National Forest off Highway 22… More
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Willamette Valley , Detroit , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Road Trip: Oregon City

March 22, 2016
Oregon City just might be one of the prettiest little cities within a stone’s throw of Portland. Just 13 miles south of the big city, a day trip to historic Oregon City — the state’s first capital and the end of the Oregon Trail — can feel like a trip back in time. You can… More
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Portland Region , Oregon City , Kayaking , Lakes & Reservoirs , Tour Companies , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Beer & Breweries , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Museums , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,

Great Family Camping Trips

July 8, 2015
It’s time to pack the cooler, load up the camping gear, and hit the road with the kids. Oregon offers so many great places for family adventures that it’s sometime hard to know where to pitch your tent. Get started with these eight great trip ideas. Dune and Cape Escapes: Cape Lookout State Park just… More
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Summer Ale Trails

June 10, 2015
Sunshine, trail time, lazy rivers and late-night campfires: that’s what an Oregon summer looks like. Now find out what it tastes like. Oregon craft brewers have bottled up your daydreams to celebrate the season. July is also Oregon Craft Beer Month, the Portland Craft Beer Festival, Puckerfest and the Oregon Brewers Festival — so three cheers to that. Here are some summer ales pouring this year. More
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Accessible Trails

March 12, 2014
Oregon’s natural beauty is here for everyone. Our rushing waterfalls, verdant hiking trails and scenic viewpoints inspire all. Offering flat paved paths, thoughtfully designed overlooks and beach features to include a wide range of mobilities, the following scenic spots and activities are great options for enjoying the breathtaking splendor of Oregon. More
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Food Carts 101

August 10, 2012
Portland has one of the most dynamic street-food scenes in the world. Here’s what an expert has to say about the food craze and more. More
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