Kerry Newberry

From Duncan Berry’s art studio in the United Nations Biosphere Reserve at Cascade Head on the Central Coast, you can see the Salmon River estuary, an ever-changing watercolor scene with shocking shades of blue and green from the shimmering sea to the ripple of woodlands. The estuary is home to a vast array of wildlife, including some of Oregon’s precious salmon species. More

In Oregon, winemakers, winery chefs and now even chocolatiers have joined forces to combine their culinary wizardry and artistic spirit to create exceptional tasting experiences. More

Bees in Oregon are tremendously diverse — there’s an estimated 630 species of native bees in the state. Since launching the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program at Oregon State University in 2012, the state has been proactive about pollinator protection, working to promote beekeeping and raising awareness of native pollinators and the role they play. More

An ideal day for Mark Schacher starts and ends on the water — specifically, the briny and bountiful Columbia River. Born and raised in the port town of Astoria, Schacher grew up steeped in maritime history and a stalwart seafaring community. “I always knew I wanted to work on boats,” he says. More

For Kanani Koster, motorcycles evoke nostalgia. The Portland-based film director grew up riding dirt bikes with her dad, a former motocross and motortrials (also known as mototrials) rider. That’s a unique subset of motorcycle competition that involves riders getting through obstacles on an off-road course without touching the ground. Family movie nights at Koster’s home often included replays of her dad’s favorite documentary, the 1971 ode to motorcycle sport, On Any Sunday, produced by Bruce Brown and Steve McQueen. More

You can meet Alpaca herds in nearly every region of the state — on guided tours and vineyard retreats, ranch stays and farm dinners. Once you hang out with an alpaca and absorb their breezy nature, you can’t help but feel a little less stressed and a little more carefree. Here are several top family-friendly experiences that will turn you into an alpaca-phile in no time. More

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

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

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

“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