About the Author

Mike & Kristy Westby

Longtime Oregonians Mike & Kristy Westby are the authors of the "Oregon Road Trips – Northeast Edition" and "Oregon Road Trips – Southeast Edition," books that help travelers discover Oregon’s scenic back roads and byways by day, while staying in historic hotels by night. When not on the road, they can be found throughout the year exploring Oregon’s many different wonders and adventures across the state.

Full Steam Ahead to Sumpter

October 31, 2017
Journey to the northeast portion of our state and you’ll find the Sumpter Valley Railroad, where you can travel back in time while riding the rails aboard a restored 1890 narrow gauge steam train as it makes its way from McEwen north to Sumpter and back. More
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Eastern Oregon , Sumpter , State Parks , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Trip Ideas , Culture & History ,

Camping at Leslie Gulch

June 21, 2017
It's a unique adventure in perhaps the most remote part of Oregon. Situated amongst one of the most stunning landscapes in Oregon, the Slocum Creek Campground of Leslie Gulch sits at the end of a 15-mile dirt road lined by towering rock cliffs, mysterious honeycombed walls and awe-inspiring rock features formed from colorful volcanic ash carved by the powerful and relentless forces of nature. Nearby, the wide Owyhee River flows slowly, giving life to an abundance of flora and fauna, including over 200 bighorn sheep,... More
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Eastern Oregon , Jordan Valley , State Parks , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Camping , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Moonlight Kayaking on Hosmer Lake

May 8, 2017
It’s a summer evening on the shore of a high alpine Cascade lake in Central Oregon. The day is done, the sun has set, and it’s nearly dark. Thankfully, your kayaks are lashed atop the car. Now is the perfect time to put them in the water for a moonlight kayaking trip. More
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Central Oregon , Kayaking , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,