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Meet These Makers at Portland Saturday Market

May 23, 2018
In 2018, the market celebrates its 45th anniversary (watch for special events June 23-24). It’s grown into a vibrant hub for 252 booths (run by 350 vendors, who don’t all show up at once). Shoppers can nibble their way through 21 different food vendors — from pizza and teriyaki to Nepalese, Uruguayan and Mexican fare. It’s More
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Portland Region , Portland , Shopping ,

9 “Instafamous” North Coast Spots

May 2, 2018
From a historic Victorian port city to the West’s most iconic sea stack, the considerable eye candy of Oregon’s North Coast has speckled the portfolios and Instagram feeds of professional photographers and hobbyists alike. But let’s be honest, you can’t quite capture that misty aura hovering over these beloved shores. We advise opting for a real-life visit to some of the most photogenic, thumb tap-worthy spots in Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach. More
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Oregon Coast , Favorite Trips ,

How to Bring Oregon’s Magic to Life

April 13, 2018
Shooting stars streak across the night sky as the sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean. Hot air balloons soar over wine country, grape vines unfurling beneath them. Wild horses stream through a desert canyon, and giggling children ride a giant rabbit through a vibrant field of tulips. This is Oregon, “only slightly exaggerated,” as depicted in a dazzling short film that we spent months producing with Wieden+Kennedy. In its first two weeks online, the video racked up around five million views on social media, and... More
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How to Play in Bandon

April 6, 2018
We can all use a little Bandon action. Ocean beaches? Check. Watersports? Check. Forests and fresh air? The natural wealth surrounding this relaxed river and beachfront burg (pop. 3,200) swirls rich in pulse-raising, calorie-zapping fun — all of it in convenient reach from the amenities and creature comforts available in Bandon itself. Here’s how to make it your basecamp for three days of thrills. More
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Oregon Coast , Bandon , Favorite Trips ,

Where Tribal Stories Come to Life

April 4, 2018
This is my family’s first visit to Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (pronounced Tah-must-slickt) near Pendleton. We’ve driven through the same lands crossed by Lewis and Clark, waves of traders, 19th century Christian missionaries and Oregon Trail pioneers. But it wasn’t their land. These are lands that have belonged to the Columbia Plateau tribes for more than 10,000 years. I’ve brought my kids here to learn of these cultures, including the Umatilla, Cayuse and Walla Walla peoples. More
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Eastern Oregon , Pendleton , Favorite Trips , Native American Culture ,

Women’s Weekend Adventure in Central Oregon

March 19, 2018
What do you want out of your trip? Peaceful seclusion? Adrenaline-pumping adventure? For me it’s often a bit of both. I joined 12 other geared-up women for a climbing tour organized by Women Who Explore. The group offers four such trips a year in Central Oregon, which is known for its varied adventures — epic trails, backcountry skiing, slopes to shred at Mt. Bachelor, whitewater rapids to navigate. All of these great opportunities can add up to a mountain of intimidation. More
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Central Oregon , Terrebonne , Favorite Trips ,

Meet These North Coast Makers

March 7, 2018
Beyond the misty shore and endless kegs of craft beer, what makes the North Coast stand out is the spirit of its people — a spirit both restless and settled, creative and carefree. That spirit is perhaps best manifested in workshops and storefronts of cities such as Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach. Here we give you a crafty preview of the artsy scene, spotlighting six of the many makers, builders and, yes, bakers who call these shores home. More
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Oregon Coast , Seaside , Art Galleries & Studios , Artisan Producers , Favorite Trips , Shopping , Restaurants , Spirits & Distilleries ,

The Legend of Music Millennium

February 28, 2018
The man behind Portland’s storied record shop Music Millennium is an icon in the world of independent music. He pioneered in-store performances, helped launch Record Store Day and continues to support the careers of some of Oregon’s biggest musical stars. More
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Portland Region , Portland , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas , Retail ,

A Year of North Coast Adventures

December 20, 2017
There’s always something happening on Oregon’s North Coast. All year long, its storied towns and their environs brim with fun, from poetry festivals to pristine waterways to trails with panoramic views of the Pacific. Here’s a month-by-month rundown of what’s not to miss. More
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Trip Ideas ,

River to Hills Farm Loop Tour

December 12, 2017
Grab a map, your appetite and sense of adventure, and hit the road along the rolling hills of Eastern Oregon. More
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Eastern Oregon , Hermiston , Farms & Ranches , Educational Activities , Trip Ideas , Culture & History ,