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.

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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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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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 ,

How to Spend a Day Exploring Portland’s Washington Park

September 17, 2024
Imagine spending your day surrounded by groves of trees from around the world, basking in the peacefulness of a Japanese garden or watching chimpanzees groom, forage and socialize. Now imagine enjoying those memorable experiences all in one day. You can find it all at Washington Park, which occupies more than 400 acres just west of downtown Portland in the city’s West Hills.  Your best bet for getting to Washington Park is to take TriMet’s MAX Light Rail Service, whose red and blue lines serve the park... More
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Aquariums & Zoos , Parks & Recreational Areas , Family Fun , Museums , Sustainable Travel , Accessible Travel , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

How to Watch Elk Along the Oregon Coast

September 3, 2024
Every autumn, as temperatures cool and leaves turn across Oregon, elk — Oregon’s largest land animal and the second-largest member of the deer family — undertake their annual mating ritual. The elk rut, as it’s known, is a weeks-long dance where bull elk unleash shrill bugle calls across open meadows and occasionally lock antlers with other worthy suitors to win over partners. More
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Wildlife Viewing , Outdoor Recreation ,

Visit Sunriver Resort’s New Attractions at Caldera Springs

August 7, 2024
Natural beauty is a big part of what makes Central Oregon a year-round getaway — and the region’s wonders are on full display at Caldera Springs, a luxe rental community at Sunriver Resort. More
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Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures Around Bend

July 3, 2024
With a little planning and insider knowledge, it’s easier than you’d think to find off-the-beaten-track adventures in Central Oregon — even in the busiest seasons, when outdoorsy visitors flock to the sparkling rivers and cool mountain lakes. More