Jennifer Rouse

Autumn is the perfect time to visit Oregon’s flagship universities to enjoy gameday at the football stadiums. Here’s how to discover fan favorites in and outside the stadiums in Eugene and Corvallis. More

Between the rapids of the Rogue River and the redwoods of Oregon’s southern border, the Applegate Valley has a unique wine-growing climate and stunning natural surroundings. It’s hard to go wrong when you combine the two into an outdoorsy wine getaway in the Pacific Northwest’s oldest wine region. More

Fifty years after the passage of the Endangered Species Act — and decades of work to restore the wildflower-specked prairies that Fender’s blue butterfly calls home — numbers of the once-endangered butterfly have quadrupled. Today outdoor enthusiasts can drop by public lands and the two wildlife refuges in the Willamette Valley to spot the rare (and still protected) butterflies while they flit through spring wildflowers, or visit year-round for bird-watching, wildlife photography and a chance to participate in habitat restoration. More

Three dozen wineries clustered primarily in Polk and Benton counties (around Salem and Corvallis) form the Heart of Willamette Wineries. In this part of Oregon wine country, you may be greeted by a friendly winery dog or cat, and there's a good chance the person pouring your wine is a member of the family who owns the place. You might have to share the roads with a tractor or two, but the wines you’ll savor and the people you’ll meet make it a journey worth... More

Con vastos bosques de coníferas, amplias extensiones de tierras de cultivo y montañas nevadas en un horizonte no es extraño que tantos escandinavos — personas de Noruega, Finlandia, Suecia y Dinamarca — digan que el paisaje del noroeste del Pacífico les recuerda a su hogar. More

Vast evergreen forests. Wide stretches of farmland. Snowcapped mountains on one horizon and clear coastal waters on the other. Is it any wonder that so many Scandinavians say the Pacific Northwest landscape reminds them of home? More

Winter days on the Oregon Coast have a subtle magic. The waves are wild, the views are misty and mysterious, and you might even have a stretch of beach or a quiet trail all to yourself. Plus, it’s the perfect time to go behind the scenes — sans crowds — at Oregon’s epicenter of cheddar, the Tillamook Creamery. More

Eugene’s annual rhythms are blissfully distinct, with crisp autumn mornings, cozy winter nights, bright spring blooms and long, sunny summer days. That makes it the perfect place to mark annual traditions — and create new ones. Whether you’re a wine lover on the hunt for the perfect pinot noir or a runner training for an annual marathon, celebrating the best of every season starts by booking a room at artsy The Gordon Hotel or elegant Inn at the 5th. Luxurious rooms, thoughtful amenities and a... More

Oregon chefs have known this secret for years: For the absolute freshest ingredients, you’ve got to go straight to the farm. The same is true for winemakers, brewers and distillers, who are opening up their farms and vineyards for on-site tasting experiences. More

You may have seen Southern Oregon’s rolling hills and valleys, snow-capped mountains, roaring rivers and a piercing blue, famous body of water by the name of Crater Lake. You may not have known how easy it is to make Klamath Falls your basecamp for adventure in this region — where you can spend three glorious days making epic family memories. Soar through the treetops, fish for trout, take in vintage movies at dusk, recharge lakeside with views of Mt. McLoughlin, paddle your kayak along a... More