About the Author

Lucas Alberg

Lucas Alberg is a native Kansan who ventured west after college and found his happy place in Oregon. He writes articles and books, plays music and loves to belt out a tune. The bulk of his free time is spent traipsing through the woods with his wife, two kids and designer mutt (aka doodle).

Raft, Fish and Ride Your Way Along the Wallowa River

May 15, 2024
Imagine you’re floating the Wild and Scenic Wallowa River in Northeast Oregon. Forested slopes of ponderosa pine, native bunchgrasses and exposed basalt surround you. The soothing scent of sunbaked pine needles mixes with the loamy, earthen smell of moss-covered rocks along the riverbank. Your boat smoothly glides through the snow-fed river, creating a faint sound that mixes into nature’s own soundtrack of wind, rushing water and the occasional hint of its hidden inhabitants. You take a breath and think to yourself: This is what it... More
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Artwork, Animal Encounters and a Different Side of Sasquatch

February 13, 2024
Imagine you’re walking through a high-desert forest of junipers and pine. The air is pungent with the sweet, earthy smell of sagebrush and something else you can’t quite put your finger on. As you round a particularly thick ponderosa, your eyes dart from the pine-needle-strewn path at your feet to the hairy, gigantic feet of an immense biped. You immediately jerk your head upward to stare at the towering face of Sasquatch — Bigfoot, as it’s known to many. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Native American Culture , Museums , Culture & History , Attractions ,

5 Lugares para Acampar con Glamur en Invierno en los Parques Estatales de Oregon

December 19, 2023
Estas son nuestras principales recomendaciones para sumergirte en los paisajes invernales del estado mientras te alojas en una cabaña o yurta en un parque estatal de Oregon. More
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5 Spots for Winter Glamping in Oregon’s State Parks

December 11, 2023
While many choose to hunker down at home or bask in the warmth of a fireplace during winter, Oregon State Park cabins and yurts offer a welcoming alternative. With greater availability and the comfort of heating and electricity, these accommodations provide a safe and welcoming way to experience the natural world during a different season. Here are our top recommendations for immersing yourself in the state’s winter landscapes while staying in an Oregon State Park cabin or yurt. More
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Float, Fish, Paddle and Pedal Central Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rivers

June 21, 2023
Nothing says summer like a day on the water, and visitors to Central Oregon will find plenty of opportunities to swim, paddle or float. Two particularly beloved high-desert waterways in the region are the Deschutes River and the Crooked River, both of which are among Oregon’s designated Wild and Scenic Rivers for their natural beauty, recreational opportunities, unique geological features and cultural significance. More
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