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Northeast Oregon Arts Trail

November 13, 2017
Arts centers, galleries, theaters — and even the sidewalks — spotlight a vibrant range of artworks and cultural events year-round. It’s easy to find them via the Northeast Oregon Arts Trail. You can cover the entire 225-mile scenic route in less than five hours and discover first-hand the newest art forms in the Old West. Or, make it an overnight to fully immerse yourself. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Art Galleries & Studios , Favorite Trips , Attractions ,

Hiker’s Guide to the North Coast

October 30, 2017
Headed to the North Coast this winter? Take a hike. The air is crisp, the old-growth forests are lush and green, and there’s no better way to brighten up to a bit of sun and blue sky peeking out. After your hike, it’s tradition to reward yourself with a scone and warm beverage at a favorite spot in town. So lace up those boots and get outside.
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , State Parks , Favorite Trips , Parks & Recreational Areas , Hiking & Backpacking , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Trails ,

An Ode to the Tides

September 19, 2017
Spend a day on Oregon’s North Coast and you’ll see the beach shrink and grow at least once. From the early days when the beach served as a public highway through to the modern adventurers paddling tidally influenced rivers, tides define not only the rhythm of the Pacific but also the daily life of humming coastal cities. Here’s how this mysterious force of nature influences virtually everything you’ll experience on your next North Coast getaway.   Ocean Rhythms Every 24 hours, Oregon beaches host two...
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Oregon Coast , Cannon Beach , Beach Activities , Trip Ideas , Activities ,

Oregon Gravel Riding: Get Off Your Asphalt

August 28, 2017
If cycling through Oregon isn’t already considered an extreme sport, riding its gravel roads should be. With the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic gaining popularity each year, many of us are curious why anyone in their right mind would want to engage in a sport called an “abomination” by even its most avid proponents. Well, why not? Sure, it's grueling, dirty and possibly tire-destroying... but there are many reasons to give gravel riding a spin — and just as many riding tips to keep in mind for the... More
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Bicycling , Gravel Riding , Trip Ideas ,

Wild Beauty in the Owyhee Canyonlands

August 20, 2015
In Southeastern Oregon, far from the state’s signature moss-dripped forests, lies one of the most remote stretches of the American West. Only three paved roads cut across the Owyhee Canyonlands, a region of undulant sagebrush hills, rivers and canyons that is larger than Yellowstone National Park. Here, solitude abounds — meaning visitors experience a refreshing… More
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Eastern Oregon , Jordan Valley , Lakes & Reservoirs , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

South Willamette Valley Wineries

Considering that the Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) has more than 670 wineries and 10 sub-AVAs within its borders, it might take a lifetime to visit all the tasting rooms and vineyards in this rich region. Many of the most dedicated oenophiles stick to the wondrous wine roads of the north — Highway 47 (aka Sip… More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Favorite Trips , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

Ride the McKenzie River Trail

February 28, 2013
The only major controversy surrounding the McKenzie River Trail (MRT) is whether it is the best mountain bike trail in Oregon or the whole country. When I worked in a bike shop years ago, I pitched it to customers as the state’s top trail, though my powers of description were less than scintillating. “What makes… More
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Willamette Valley , McKenzie Bridge , Favorite Trips , Bicycling , Trip Ideas ,

Road Trip! Family Fun on I-5

June 29, 2012
From theme parks to animal parks, fish ladders to fairy tales — it’s all just an exit away. More
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Southern Oregon , Ashland , Amusement Parks , Aquariums & Zoos , Family Fun , Museums , Trip Ideas , Attractions ,