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.
Whether you’ve lived here for years or are a brand-new transplant (welcome!), there’s always more to learn about Oregon, besides our state fruit (pear), mushroom (Pacific golden chanterelle) or nut (hazelnut — or filbert, if you want to sound like a local). Here’s what you need to know to get start getting acquainted with the 33rd state when you're ready to hit the road. More
There’s no other joy quite like romping in the snow — hearing the swish-swish of your skis on the slopes at Mt. Bachelor, tubing or tossing snowballs at a sno-park near Mt. Hood, or taking a guided snow tour through a silent forest, flurries falling all around like a giant snow globe. Oregon’s beloved wintry weather lives on this season, with plenty of outdoor-recreation opportunities in wide-open spaces and fresh air. Here’s how to stay safe in the snow in Oregon this year. More
Stan Hinatsu has been called a renaissance man, helping to shape the Columbia River Gorge into one of the first congressionally delegated National Scenic Areas in the country and one of just a handful nationwide. More
So you’re craving a meal out at an actual restaurant, but it’s drizzly and a bit chilly out? Not to worry — many of Oregon’s restaurants and bars are adding heaters and covered patios for your dining pleasure. More
I have a tween and a teenager now, but when they were younger, I loved nothing more than to head to a new destination in Oregon where I could easily — and I mean easily — keep them entertained for a whole weekend without the hassle of constantly moving around. More
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Running races may be canceled for the time being, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your marathon dreams. Races of all distances are going virtual in 2020, and both casual and elite runners across the United States are embracing it. More
If your vision of fall is filled with pumpkin spice, apple cider, fresh-hop beer or a crisp evening at a scenic vineyard, that pretty much sums up harvest season in Oregon. As summer turns into fall, the state’s agricultural bounty abounds. These spots offer all the makings for some of the most delightful harvest-season experiences you’ll find this September. More
With its wide-open spaces and large number of wildly scenic, uncrowded trails, Eastern Oregon is a pup’s paradise. Mountains, creeks, high-desert landscapes and off-leash parks — they’re all here for you, within a short drive for locals. More
