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.

Ultimate Oregon Swimming Pool Guide

June 15, 2021
Sure, you can paddle on a river, swim in a lake or hike to a waterfall to cool off in the summertime. But if you’d just like to splash around without breaking a sweat, sometimes the easiest (and dreamiest) option is a lazy day by the pool — waterslides and cannonballs optional. Oregon is home to dozens of fresh-air, outdoor pools that are open seasonally at hotels and motels across the state. More
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Top Bites for Takeout and a Picnic in Oregon

June 5, 2021
Find fresh, soulful and deeply satisfying options for perfect picnic fare all across Oregon. More
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Oregon’s Blissful Summer Events

May 25, 2021
Lazy days by the river, family picnics, campouts with stargazing and s’mores — summer in Oregon is about finding your bliss and chasing your sunshine-fueled passions. Whether you’re ready to enjoy live music or theater outside or attend a fair or rodeo, here’s a look at what summer events are on tap statewide.  More
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One Woman’s Journey to Share Black Joy in Oregon

May 19, 2021
Julianne Jackson is a musician, but the tour she's embarking on in 2021 isn't a concert tour — it's a social-justice tour, focusing on healing at a time of so much social and political turmoil, violence and hate.  More
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How to Hike Oregon’s Central Cascades

May 12, 2021
Even if you haven’t experienced Oregon’s Central Cascades, you might recognize the jaw-dropping images, as if straight out of a fairy tale. Deep azure-blue skies pop against the lush green old-growth forest trails. Clear streams sparkle amidst wildflower-filled alpine meadows. And, of course, some of Oregon’s most distinctive peaks — Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters — make for postcard-perfect horizons at every turn. More
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Unique Wine-Tasting Experiences in Oregon

April 28, 2021
Oregon’s wine-tasting rooms have always been places that inspire full-sensory delight — from the scenic mountain and vineyard views to the bright pop of a crisp rosé on a sunny day. As the warmer weather rolls in, wineries are excited to celebrate Oregon Wine Month in May with a full range of events including live music, wine-pairing and charcuterie board workshops,  art walks, winemakers talks and even a UFO weekend. More
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Celebrate the Power of Travel in Oregon

April 26, 2021
If you’ve been having a bit of FOMO over springtime images of Oregon’s wildflower fields, forested trails, sparkling rivers and agate-filled beaches, know that with vaccine rates increasing, it will soon be time to make your Oregon travel plans. More
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Work and Play From Gleneden Beach

March 23, 2021
Salishan Coastal Lodge in quiet Gleneden Beach, on Oregon’s Central Coast, is a short two-hour drive from Portland along Highway 18, a few miles from the bustle of Lincoln City. You’ll know you’re close when you see the shops and hotels give way to the tranquil beauty of the Siletz River and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which is full of wetland trails for hiking and marshy waterways for paddling. More
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What to Know About Oregon’s Wildfire-Impacted Areas

March 12, 2021
As the temps heat up and everyone heads outside to enjoy Oregon's beautiful outdoors, it's important to know that many areas have been impacted by recent wildfires — and it's critical to take precautions for the best experience. More
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Rejuvenating Spring Events in Oregon

February 25, 2021
There’s nothing quite like springtime in Oregon, when the birds are singing, the cherry blossoms and tulips are blooming, and the nasal spray is handy. Here’s where to celebrate the season. More
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