Michelle Kehm

If you know someone who dreams of the Coast, consider giving them a gift this holiday that transports them to the place they love. More

If you’ve been feeling cagey lately, a little space and change of perspective might be just what the doctor ordered. Whether your idea of wellness is a stroll on a wide-open beach, a sunrise meditation or a soaring adventure 70 feet above the forest floor, these three Oregon escapes have all you need to reconnect with nature — and yourself. Each property is following strict COVID-19 protocols to keep you and your family safe. Check their websites for the most up-to-date information, and then let... More

For a town so rooted in history and old-fashioned family fun, Seaside keeps visitors on their toes when it comes to new things to do. From the latest eateries and outdoor adventures to slick new boutique hotels, here’s a glimpse of Seaside’s latest. More

It’s a dream come true for chocolate lovers and oenophiles. Just in time for Thanksgiving weekend in Oregon wine country, Portland chocolatier Moonstruck Chocolate has partnered with four of the region’s most celebrated vintners — Stoller Family Estate, Sokol Blosser Winery, Montinore Estate and Erath Winery — to produce a Willamette Valley Winery Collection truffle box. More

I’ve always felt a connection with the big blue. In college I transferred to the University of Hawaii for a semester just so I could hang out at the beach. And in my 20s, I traveled to a surf camp in Indonesia — but I had yet to start surfing back in my home state of Oregon. Strangely enough, I thought being a surfer required you to live under constantly sunny skies and near warm water. Oh, to be a young kook again. More

Lan Su Chinese Garden in downtown Portland is more than just a cool, green escape from city streets. This tranquil oasis is filled with over 250 species of indigenous Chinese plants, orchids and lotuses, a waterfall and a koi-filled lake. It’s a place to savor a cup of oolong and a fluffy steamed bun in the teahouse, and enjoy the 800-plus ongoing and one-time art, music and cultural programs for the whole family, held almost every day of the week. Here are a few ways... More

Lincoln City has over 7 miles of shore to explore — more than any other Oregon coastal town. That’s why you’ll often see visitors in the sand with tools, digging up purple varnish clams, on the shore catching Dungeness crab, combing the beach for agates and handblown floats, and tip-toeing around tide pools teeming with spongy sea anemones, colorful sea stars and elusive hermit crabs. More

You don’t need wheels to explore Oregon’s biggest city. Stay at one of the many standout Hilton Hotels located within walking distance of Portland’s urban epicenter, and the city is at your feet. More

Looking for a getaway for Valentine’s Day, or a couple’s weekend any time of year, to snuggle up by a fire, sip wine and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean? More