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.

Sensory-Friendly Activities in Oregon

October 24, 2023
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
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4 Seasons of Fun at Sunriver Resort

August 21, 2023
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
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Central Oregon , Sunriver , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Los Mejores Consejos Para Viajes De Mochileros En Verano Por El Columbia River Gorge

August 1, 2023
Estos son algunos viajes de mochilero favoritos en el Gorge. More
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Columbia River Gorge , Cascade Locks , Hiking & Backpacking , Outdoor Recreation ,

Diez Artículos Esenciales para el Senderismo en Oregon

. Estos son los elementos que deberían estar en su mochila para su próxima aventura y los motivos por los que los necesita. More
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Ten Essentials for Hiking in Oregon

June 16, 2023
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
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Top Tips for Summer Backpacking in the Columbia River Gorge

June 7, 2023
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
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Columbia River Gorge , Cascade Locks , Hiking & Backpacking , Outdoor Recreation ,

Retro Lodging for Your Summer Road Trip

May 17, 2023
As you make plans for your summer getaway, here’s a look at boutique lodges in Oregon that blend the past and present. More
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Boutique Hotels , Hotels & Motels , Places to Stay ,

5 Top Spots for Food and Outdoor Fun in Central Oregon

April 19, 2023
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
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Central Oregon , Bend , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

3 Tips for Solo Travel in Central Oregon

March 8, 2023
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
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Central Oregon , Bend , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Winter Glamping in Oregon’s Vintage Trailers

November 22, 2022
For decades, the polished aluminum of the potato-shaped Airstream trailer represented an embrace of the open road in the United States. While Airstreams have fallen by the wayside in favor of RVs, teardrop trailers and other modern conveniences, they hold a special place in the hearts of those enamored with a back-to-the-basics brand of travel. More
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Favorite Trips , Glamping & Tree Houses , Lodging , Glamping & Treehouses , Trip Ideas , Places to Stay ,