Matt Wastradowski

If you love hiking through Oregon’s stately forests and rolling hillsides, and you love sipping pinot noir and chardonnay, how about both? Several Willamette Valley wineries have created experiences for “wine hiking,” either guided or unguided strolls through manicured vineyards. More

Here’s a look at how theaters, museums and even playgrounds around Oregon are adjusting programming to be more inclusive for both neurodivergent kids and adults. More

Since opening in 1969, Sunriver Resort has been an iconic Central Oregon destination. Over the years, it has welcomed several generations of couples on romantic getaways, families enjoying school vacations and group get-togethers of all sizes with a dazzling array of amenities and attractions. More

Estos son algunos viajes de mochilero favoritos en el Gorge. More

. Estos son los elementos que deberían estar en su mochila para su próxima aventura y los motivos por los que los necesita. More

Oregon’s outdoors are naturally beloved for their beauty and variety; where else, after all, can enthusiasts hike along a rugged coastline, summit volcanic peaks, walk among waterfalls and traverse the sweeping high desert? Before hitting the trail, hikers, backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes should always prepare for various conditions. More

On a sunny spring weekend in 2012, a friend and I headed out on a quick, one-night backpacking trip via the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge. I’d enjoyed the trail’s delights on day hikes before this trip, but the extra weight of that backpack forced me to slow down and appreciate the natural marvels lining the canyon. More

As you make plans for your summer getaway, here’s a look at boutique lodges in Oregon that blend the past and present. More

It’s a popular maxim around Central Oregon: No outdoor adventure is truly complete until you sit down for a post-hike meal or post-paddle pint. Fortunately, you’ll find plenty of options for both around the region, from waterfall hikes and down-home cooking in Redmond to forested campgrounds and creative ciders around La Pine. Here’s a guide to enjoying an epic food-cation in Central Oregon — this spring and all year long. More

Having experienced much of what Central Oregon has to offer — first as an adoring visitor and later as a Bend resident — I’ve noticed the region seems well suited to these encounters as a solo traveler. Smiling service workers are stoked to share their beautiful region with the wider world, community-minded lodgings host crackling fire pits, and conversations come easy while waiting for meals at the region’s myriad food-cart pods. More