About the Author

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.

Scenic Drives Through Oregon’s Coast Range

June 11, 2025
Half the fun of visiting the Oregon Coast is the journey. No matter your route, you will almost certainly head past old-growth forests and rushing rivers, across rolling hillsides and through colorful wildflower displays in between small towns across the Oregon Coast Range. In all, the mountain range runs about 200 miles from north to south — beginning at the state's northern border and extending south to the Middle Fork Coquille River near Roseburg — and offers plenty of fun wherever you decide to cross. More
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Oregon Coast , Toledo , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Accessible Adventures in Central Oregon

May 20, 2025
Here are some of the top accessible adventures for wheelchair users, visitors with sensory needs and other travelers with disabilities in Central Oregon. More
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Central Oregon , Accessible Travel , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation ,

Catch the Fun at a Portland Pickles Baseball Game

May 6, 2025
On any given summer evening, it’s not unusual to hear a dull roar coming from Lents Park in Southeast Portland. There, more than 3,000 fans routinely gather to cheer on the Portland Pickles, an amateur baseball league made up of collegiate players looking to improve their skills each summer, under the bright lights of Walker Stadium. More
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Family Fun , Sporting Events , Trip Ideas , Attractions , Events ,

Find Fun and Adventure on the Oregon Coast Trail

April 4, 2025
Dramatic views await along every step of the Oregon Coast Trail — a remarkable combination of trails, paths and roads that traverses the state’s 363-mile public coastline. Those sites include rugged headlands and top-down views of coastal cities, up-close looks at the geological forces that shaped the region and quiet beaches at the base of towering cliffs. More
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Oregon Coast , Manzanita , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas ,

6 Great Museum Experiences in Central Oregon

March 18, 2025
History and culture are everywhere in Central Oregon. They’re apparent in the volcanic features and colorful rock formations that dot the region, and they show up in unexpected ways — through wildlife encounters, tribal cuisines and vintage buildings in the local communities. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

6 Central Oregon Hikes for Every Kind of Visitor

March 4, 2025
Whether you’re hosting friends and family or you are the out-of-town guest yourself, here are six hikes across Central Oregon for all kinds of outdoor adventurers. More

Plan the Ultimate Cascade Locks Getaway

March 3, 2025
Find family-friendly hiking, biking, waterfalls and fresh seafood along the Columbia River Gorge. More
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Take a Car-Free Road Trip Across Oregon

December 18, 2024
Visitors and locals alike rely on the POINT’s four routes for work and play, and it’s easy to see why. Each bus comes with comfortable seating, ample luggage space, Wi-Fi, restrooms and USB ports at every seat — and many connect with Amtrak trains and local public transit to make car-free trips smoother than ever. In winter especially, mountain snow makes for great skiing and snowboarding but occasionally uneasy driving, and you’ll get to rest easy while letting someone else take the wheel. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Ground Transportation , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas , Transportation ,

Celebrate Oregon’s State Tree, the Douglas Fir

December 9, 2024
The Douglas fir — regal in any context — is the star of the newly reimagined Portland Airport. Its arched, khaki-colored slats perch high above the concourse floor, designed as a fittingly grand tribute to Oregon’s official state tree. Here’s what makes the Douglas fir so special, where to see it on your travels and how Oregon’s signature tree is now an intimate part of Portland’s airport. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Cómo Pasar un Día Explorando el Parque Washington de Portland

October 1, 2024
Imagina pasar tu día rodeado de arboledas de árboles de todo el mundo, disfrutando de la tranquilidad de un jardín japonés o viendo a los chimpancés acicalarse, buscar alimento y socializar. Ahora imagina disfrutar de esas experiencias memorables todo en un solo día. Puedes encontrarlo todo en Washington Park, que ocupa más de 400 acres justo al oeste del centro de Portland en las Colinas del Oeste de la ciudad. More
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Aquariums & Zoos , Parks & Recreational Areas , Family Fun , Museums , Sustainable Travel , Accessible Travel , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,