Margarett Waterbury

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

Some things about the holidays feel a little different this year. One thing that’s not different? 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

Supporting local merchants, makers, brewers, artists, designers, craftspeople and guides is one of the best ways to keep this part of the state so unique. Central Oregon’s many independent businesses make it easy to gift a little high-desert cheer to everyone on your shopping list. More

Tasting pinot after an hour-long, up-close-and-personal stroll through the vines that grew the fruit that’s in your glass? That’s the kind of day you’ll remember long after the bottle is empty. More

The Umpqua Valley in southern Oregon is becoming a powerhouse producer of tempranillo. Known for its rich cherry and leather flavors, gentle spice, and silky tannin, tempranillo is widely grown in Spain and plays a key role in the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. More

Ready for a time-out from your frenetic pace? You’re ready for Bandon. For families looking to reconnect with one another the old-fashioned way — you know, face to face — there’s no better place to put the technology away. More

It’s approaching evening, and the sun slips behind the forested hills of Oregon’s Siskiyou Range. You’re nestled in a corner of DANCIN Vineyard’s heated piazza sharing a bottle of silky 2017 Adagio Southern Oregon pinot noir with two of your closest friends. Here’s how you can experience all that this acclaimed Rogue Valley estate has to offer. More