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.

See These Murals of Central Oregon

October 2, 2020
Winnona Garrison knows just how beautiful the Warm Springs Indian Reservation is — deer and elk roaming the plains, cinnamon-hued canyons rising around rivers and creeks, and snowcapped Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson towering over it all. She understands the importance of those landscapes, and what they provide to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. (Several wildfires have been burning on and around the reservation, so please be respectful and avoid the area until it’s safe to visit.) More
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Central Oregon , Warm Springs , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Hike, Bike, Paddle, Soar: 4 Wild Adventures in Klamath County

March 10, 2020
As you’re planning spring and summer getaways, here are four adventures for making the most of the warmer weather and enjoying all that scenery around Klamath County. More
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Southern Oregon , Klamath Falls , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Road Trip: Sandy

October 10, 2016
Once a rustic trading post stopover, modern-day Sandy boasts a vibrant community well worth a visit. Here’s a look at the town’s many charms and what to do there all year-round. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Sandy , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Museums , Bicycling , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Culture & History ,

Oregon Ale Trails

June 10, 2015
With more than 300 breweries across the state, regional tap trails are a great way to try new styles and enjoy the classics, especially on sunny patios in warmer months. More
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Beer & Breweries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Delicious Food Carts in Bend

May 28, 2015
Food-cart pods in Bend reflect the community’s outdoorsy ethos with picturesque views of the Three Sisters and other Cascade peaks, year-round outdoor seating, seasonal fire pits and on-site bars. More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,