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.

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 , Culinary Experiences , Trip Ideas , 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 , Nature & Wildlife Events , Wildlife Viewing , Trip Ideas ,

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 , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

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 , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Gregory Gourdet’s Culinary Tour of the Painted Hills

Chef Gregory Gourdet picks a few favorite stops for fresh bounty around the Painted Hills. More
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Portland Region , Mitchell , Favorite Trips , Culinary Experiences , Farmers Markets , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Paul Losch’s Culinary Tour to Smith Rock

Visit Oregon wine country before heading on a culinary journey through the high desert of Central Oregon. More
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Willamette Valley , Newberg , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Pascal Chureau’s Culinary Trail to the Wallowas

Born in the Loire Valley and raised in Bordeaux, chef Pascal Chureau of Allium Bistro discovered his love of food early. An avid outdoorsman, Chureau spends his free-time reveling in the wilds of Oregon with his equally adventurous family. One of the favorite off-road places they go: the majestic Wallowas. More
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Portland Region , Baker City , Artisan Producers , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Coast Bounty with WildCraft Cider Works

Taste cider in Eugene, then head to the Oregon Coast for fresh oysters. More
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Oregon Coast , Eugene , Cider & Cideries , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Delicious Day Trip in the Gorge With Paul Decarli

Chef Paul Decarli takes a tasty journey from the soul-satisfying Italian classics of his Portland-area restaurant to wine in the Columbia River Gorge. More
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Portland Region , The Dalles , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Culinary Trek from Portland to Mt. Hood With Cody Utzman

Take a culinary tour to Portland and Mt. Hood with Cody Utzman of Frankie's in Albany. More
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Portland Region , Albany , Artisan Producers , Culinary Experiences , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,