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About the Author

Kerry Newberry

Kerry Newberry is a Portland-based writer who covers food, wine, farms and travel for a variety of publications. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Fodor’s Travel, Edible Portland, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and more.

Off-the-Grid Adventures on the Newberry Country Trail

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June 30, 2020
Seeking a sojourn in some of the state’s most secluded and serene natural areas? Set amidst alpine lakes and ancient lava flows, the Newberry Country Trail in Central and Southern Oregon is the spot to unplug and unwind. Located just south of Bend and Sunriver, and home to the 54,000-acre Newberry National Volcanic Monument, the region combines the best of Oregon’s blue-ribbon rivers and mountain peaks. More
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Central Oregon , La Pine , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Cool Places to Stay for Farm Getaways

August 30, 2018
Autumn is prime time for country escapes. As you travel back roads, you’ll pass colorful leaves turning mountain slopes golden and scarlet hues. You can taste crisp cider from heritage barns and pick buckets of apples for baking pies. Up pop the pumpkin patches and corn mazes, as well as the aroma of ripening pears. In wine country, the grape clusters hang heavy from the vines — plump and deeply purple — and the bustle of harvest fills the air and sparks the imagination. More
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A Forest Retreat Far From Everything

February 28, 2018
Surrounded by the sprawling Eagle Cap Wilderness, the completely renovated Minam River Lodge exudes alpine luxury — and it’s one of the few hike/fly-in lodges left in the country. There are only three ways to access it: by foot, on horseback or charter plane. More
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Eastern Oregon , Cove , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

An Immigrant Vintner’s Rise to the Top

September 29, 2017
“Oregon is one of the best places in the world to grow pinot noir,” says Jesús Guillén, as he plucks grape clusters to sample for ripeness and flavor. “The first wine I fell for was pinot, and that’s why I make wine here.” More
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Willamette Valley , Dayton , Favorite Trips , Eat & Drink , Wine & Wineries ,

The Humble Story of Oregon Wine

May 24, 2017
Hundreds of vineyards and wineries dot the Willamette Valley, a relatively young wine region that has gradually drawn international acclaim for its vintages. But 50 years ago, all of this was just a dream — an unlikely one, at that. It was a visionary crew — a mix of academics, teachers and engineers — who planted the valley’s first grape vines. And despite countless naysayers in more established wine grape-growing regions, these renegades and risk takers persisted. Now they are known as the storied wine... More
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Willamette Valley , Dundee , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Wine & Wineries ,

“Merroir”: Oregon’s Distinct Oysters

December 2, 2016
Xin Liu peers out across the steely-blue waters of Yaquina Bay, where long-legged herons wade and a winter mist drifts to shore. It’s here, he promises, you can get a taste of place like no other. “Yaquina Bay oysters are unique because they grow in this small estuary,” Liu says. “There’s a lot of water exchange daily. With low tides comes fresh water, and with the high tide, salt water rushes in.” More
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Oregon Coast , Newport , Trip Ideas , Culinary Experiences , Eat & Drink , Seafood ,

A Family of Truffle Hunters

November 8, 2016
It’s early morning in the Willamette Valley, and a soft rain pitter-patters across a thick canopy of Douglas fir trees. Two chefs — father and son — stand side by side surveying a confetti of pine needles carpeting the forest floor. The harder the rain falls, the more excited they get. “Truffle hunters actually prefer… More
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Willamette Valley , Dayton , Culinary Events , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas , Culinary Experiences , Eat & Drink , Events ,

The Hidden Lives of Whales

February 24, 2016
If you’re lucky, you’ve seen it: The poetic silhouette of a gray whale lifting its peaked tail flukes high above the surf. The action lasts but a moment, and although it might appear like a greeting from these enigmatic sea creatures, it signals a dive to feast near the bottom of the ocean floor. It might make you wonder: what’s life like beyond the surface level for these gentle giants, and why do they migrate so far? More
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Oregon Coast , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas , Nature & Wildlife Events , Wildlife Viewing ,

Wildflowers, Waterfalls, Wind and Wine

October 14, 2015
Editor's note: This is part two of a wine country itinerary that stretches from the Willamette Valley to Walla Walla. See part one here. As we glide into downward facing dog, mountain peaks and wild flowers pop into view. It’s the third time we’ve arched into the yoga pose that resembles an upside down letter… More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Hood River , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding ,

Tasty Adventures at Crater Lake With Jenn Louis

September 14, 2015
A sense of adventure is what first landed chef Jenn Louis in the kitchen. Close to home, her trail of choice winds along the evergreen-cloaked roads to Crater Lake National Park. Follow in her footsteps and visit culinary stops in Southern Oregon. More
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Portland Region , Medford , Trip Ideas , Culinary Experiences , Eat & Drink , Restaurants ,

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