Lucy Burningham

Beer and bike cultures naturally overlap, and not just because beer tastes great after a long ride. Exploring the city’s beer scene through pedal power is an unforgettable experience. Not only can you indulge in two of Portland’s greatest passions, you’ll enjoy hassle-free parking and the smell of fresh beer brewing as you ride through the city. More

In Oregon, chefs and farmers collaborate to put the freshest ingredients on the table. Take Cathy Whims, the James Beard–nominated chef from Portland's Nostrana restaurant, who thrives on using high-quality local foods in her regional Italian cuisine. That's why she works closely with Willamette Valley farmers like Chrissie Manion Zaerpoor, a former Intel engineer who… More

Jamie Floyd put down deep roots in the Eugene community during the early 90s as an undergrad at the University of Oregon. The Bay Area native was roaming the Oregon campus just as craft brewing was beginning to take hold in the Pacific Northwest, and Floyd's interest was piqued. He started home brewing with a… More

Last year I learned there's no better way to get to know a place than to ride through it on a bicycle. So when I heard about the 134-mile Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, the first of its kind in the U.S., I jumped at the chance to turn the route into a three-day expedition that… More