Margarett Waterbury

If you’re spending the night in a former school or grabbing a pint in an old train station, the odds are good you might be headed to a McMenamins. Here's a few ideas of where to book a stay for a unique experience. More

El Prohibition Cave Tour de Wanderlust, un recorrido para grupos pequeños que combina la visita a una de las notables cuevas de tubos de lava en el bosque nacional Deschutes National Forest con una parada en las excelentes destilerías artesanales de Bend. More

Near Oregon’s southern border, the rushing Applegate River has carved a wild, rural stretch of land into a fertile haven for farmers, artists, winemakers and anyone inspired by natural beauty. It’s also the kind of destination that encourages a quiet, leisurely pace, especially since cell service may not be available everywhere. So load up the car with a cooler, grab a paper map and hit the road to visit some one-of-a-kind growers, artisans and winemakers. Here’s how to take a 3-day road trip full of... More

It’s a picture-perfect day in Central Oregon: bright sun, brilliant blue sky and balmy warm weather. Yet I am bundled in thick fleece and wool socks, peering through semidarkness toward a few bristly strands growing from a crevice in the rock. They’re so fine that the light from my headlamp barely catches them. More

Every kind of boater can find something to love about Oregon’s many coastal bays. These semi-sheltered environments are suitable for all kinds of craft, from kayaks to motorboats. Unique environments formed when freshwater meets saltwater attract marine mammals, migratory birds and other wildlife. Estuaries and inlets offer enticing places to paddle. And opportunities for fishing, crabbing and clamming mean you can even try your hand at catching your own dinner. Here’s where to go — and what to know — when you’re ready to hit... More

Ahora que pasamos el frenesí del verano, le contaremos un pequeño secreto: el otoño es la mejor temporada del año para las aventuras al aire libre en el sur de Oregon. Clima fresco. Sin multitudes. Esa vibra relajada de solo personas locales. Sin necesidad de reaplicar bloqueador cada 90 minutos. Es suficiente para poner celoso al verano. También es un excelente momento del año para visitar uno (o varios) de los extraordinarios destinos de salas de degustación de Rogue Valley Wine Country. Con el alboroto de... More

With the frenzy of summer behind us, we’ll let you in on a little secret: Autumn is actually the best time of year for outdoor adventures in Southern Oregon. Crisp weather. No crowds. That relaxed locals-only vibe. No need to reapply sunscreen every 90 minutes. It’s enough to make summer jealous. It’s also a great time of year to drop in on one (or several) of the Rogue Valley Wine Country‘s remarkable destination tasting rooms. With the hubbub of harvest behind us, winemakers are eager... More

Extending almost 190 miles along the length of Western Oregon’s Willamette River, the Willamette River Water Trail is a network of paddler-centric parks, natural areas and campsites. “It’s one of just a handful of nationally recognized water trails,” says Kate Ross Kuthe, outreach and education coordinator for Willamette Riverkeeper, a nonprofit organization that manages the Water Trail and works to ensure a clean, healthy river. “But it’s still under the radar.” More

It’s not an unusual experience for Oregon hikers. While walking on a verdant, shaded trail, you spy a brightening in the forest ahead. Stepping forward, you find not a lake or meadow but a wildfire scar. Perhaps it’s spangled with wildflowers and brushy new growth — or maybe it’s fresh enough to catch the lingering scent of charcoal in the air. More

One of our favorite things about the winter holidays? The reliable sense of joy that comes from popping a tray of cookies in the oven and basking in the irresistible aroma of flour, sugar and butter slowly transforming into little discs of good cheer. More