About the Author

Jordan Hernandez

Jordan Hernandez is a Portland-based writer and former Southerner. She has been a freelance writer for over a decade, and regularly writes and contributes to various publications both in print and online. You can find her hiking and camping, exploring and traveling through different parts of Oregon and beyond, or next to the cheese at any party.

Celebrate Hispanic Culture in the Portland Region

August 9, 2022
Bienvenido! Did you know that approximately 14% of Oregon’s population identifies as Hispanic, making it the largest minority group in Oregon? Many Portlanders have Hispanic or Latino heritage, and you’ll see evidence of a flourishing cultural landscape in many places in the Portland region. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the region comes alive with Hispanic and Latino cultural events. More
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Portland Region , Culinary Events , Culture & Heritage Events , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Cities , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

The Charm of Sisters Coffee Company

May 30, 2017
An early-morning nip is in the air. The shop resembles an intricate log cabin and is immediately inviting. It's clear a lot of time and craftsmanship went into designing the shop. Everything is hand-carved and carefully placed. Ponderosa pine, grand fir, juniper and Western larch trees not only populate the town of Sisters, but they also find their place at the tables inside Sisters Coffee. More
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Central Oregon , Sisters , Coffee & Tea , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Worth the Journey to Abiqua Falls

May 2, 2016
I never realized the joy I found in waterfalls until I moved to Oregon. Within my first year of living here, I thought I had seen them all. I had gone on many hikes, stopped off the Historic Columbia River Highway to see all of the Gorge waterfalls more than once, and my computer was… More
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Willamette Valley , Scotts Mills , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Waterfalls , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,