About the Author

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is a lifelong Northwesterner who writes about food, drinks, travel and agriculture for local and national press. She lives in a 90-year-old bungalow in Southeast Portland and enjoys high-octane coffee, low-ABV beers and walking long distances.

An Unforgettable Tasting at Evening Land Vineyards

May 1, 2024
Want to get a real understanding of what makes Oregon wine so special? Get out into the vineyard. Where grapes are grown has a profound impact on the wine they make, and there are few better ways to experience that than booking a tasting at Evening Land Vineyards about 12 miles north of Salem in the Willamette Valley. More
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Willamette Valley , Salem , Wine & Wineries , Eat & Drink ,

Trek the Sandy Slopes of the Oregon Dunes

March 13, 2024
Some people crave adrenaline when they travel. Me? I’m generally looking for the opposite: a chance to slow down, chill out and studiously avoid anything that might be referred to as fast-paced. I’m not alone — others are finding the joys of “slow travel” for more mindful wanderings. So when I got the chance to experience the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area on a guided walking tour with Wavecrest Discoveries — a customized tour operator in Coos Bay specializing in the natural history of various... More
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Oregon Coast , Lakeside , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Accessible Waterfall Road Trip in the Columbia Gorge

February 22, 2024
Experience the corridor truly car-free during the summer months. Here’s how to take an accessible waterfall trip everyone can enjoy. More
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Accessible Travel , Trip Ideas ,

Storm Watching and Seafood on Oregon’s Adventure Coast

January 10, 2024
With its dramatic headlands, uncrowded beaches and craggy offshore rocks, the area around Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston — nicknamed Oregon’s Adventure Coast — is one of the best locations for storm watching in Oregon. It’s also a terrific place to enjoy one of the tastiest pleasures of the stormy season: fresh, locally sourced seafood. Here’s where to get the best views of impressive weather before digging into a scrumptious feast. More
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Oregon Coast , Coos Bay , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Top McMenamins to Visit in Oregon

November 20, 2023
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
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Food & Drink , Beer & Breweries , Lodging , Hotels & Motels , Restaurants , Eat & Drink , Activities , Places to Stay ,

Tragos y espeleología en el centro de Oregon

September 28, 2023
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
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Central Oregon , Bend , Tours & Guided Trips , Guides & Tours ,

Savor a Culinary Adventure in the Applegate Valley

September 14, 2023
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
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Southern Oregon , Applegate , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Sip and Spelunk in Central Oregon

September 6, 2023
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
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Central Oregon , Bend , Tours & Guided Trips , Guides & Tours ,

4 Great Bays for Boating on the Oregon Coast

July 18, 2023
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
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Oregon Coast , Boating & Jet Boating , Outdoor Recreation ,

Aventuras de Otoño en los Viñedos de Rogue Valley

September 16, 2022
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
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Southern Oregon , Favorite Trips , Culinary Experiences , Ziplining , Hiking & Backpacking , Wine & Wineries , Destinations , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Activities ,