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Matt Wastradowski

Matt Wastradowski is a travel and outdoors writer living in Portland, Oregon. He’s written about the outdoors, craft beer, history, and more for the likes of Outside, Portland Monthly, and Northwest Travel & Life — and has written three Oregon-centric guidebooks for Moon Travel Guides.

Behind the Scenes at TopWire Hop Project

April 6, 2026
Visit this uniquely Oregon destination in Woodburn to taste craft beer where the hops are grown. More
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Willamette Valley , Woodburn , Beer & Breweries , Eat & Drink ,

How to See the Neskowin Ghost Forest

March 24, 2026
Long ago, a majestic forest of Sitka spruce grew up to 200 feet tall just inland from the Pacific Ocean and near the modern-day community of Neskowin. Here's how to visit. More
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Oregon Coast , Neskowin , Trip Ideas ,

Tree Lover’s Guide to Oregon

March 13, 2026
Trees have been telling the Oregon story since long before it became a state in 1859. Roughly 500 years ago, a ponderosa pine sprouted near the Deschutes River in Central Oregon, starting a journey that would culminate with it becoming the biggest of its kind. Others aren’t quite as big or grand, but capture important moments of our history, like the tiny Comice pear grove in Medford that began Harry & David, one of Oregon’s most iconic companies. More
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Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Culture & History ,

Rainy-Day Activities on the Oregon Coast

February 24, 2026
Here are ways to learn more about the the Oregon Coast's history, culture and local cuisine as you travel the 363 miles of stunning public coastline on a rainy, indoor-fun type of day. More
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Oregon Coast , Trip Ideas ,

7 Iconic Oregon Trips to Bookmark

January 2, 2026
To inspire your next getaway, we’ve rounded up seven essential Oregon trips filled with rocky cliffs, peaceful waterways and forested footpaths. More
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Low-Tide Adventures on the Oregon Coast

December 18, 2025
Here’s more on where to find tide tables, how to read them and how to make the most of high-tide or low-tide windows on Oregon's shores. More
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Clamming & Crabbing , Beach Activities , Activities ,

7 Top Things to Do in Oregon This Winter

As winter arrives in Oregon, the hardest part isn’t deciding whether to embrace the season but rather how to fit it all in. Here’s some inspiration for well-loved winter experiences in Oregon. More
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Winter Beer Festivals on Tap Across Oregon

December 9, 2025
Here’s what to expect from the many fun, festive craft beer events during the wintertime across Oregon. More
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Beer & Breweries , Eat & Drink ,

Winter Getaway to Silver Falls State Park

December 1, 2025
Every winter Oregon State Parks ranger Matt Palmquist likes to lead what he calls a “sensory hike” at Silver Falls State Park — roughly 23 miles from Salem — where visitors experience the forest using all their senses. He starts by handing out a sheet of paper listing various shades of green and asks hikers to find as many of those hues as possible. More
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Willamette Valley , Salem , State Parks , Destinations ,

How to Play at Eastern Oregon Sno-Parks

November 19, 2025
When the season's first snow blankets the mountains of Eastern Oregon, the area’s sno-parks transform into winter wonderlands for outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life. However you prefer your wintry excitement, here are some fun sno-parks in Eastern Oregon to inspire your next getaway. More
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