About the Author

Robbie McClaran

Robbie McClaran is an award winning photographer, whose work focuses on the American people and landscape. He shoots editorial, corporate and advertising photography for clients based worldwide. His work has appeared in diverse publications, such as The New York Times Magazine, Time, Smithsonian, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Runner's World and Fortune. He splits time living in Portland and Rockaway Beach.

Paddling the Willamette Narrows

July 22, 2022
Our kayaks glide almost silently but for the dipping of the paddles as we enter a narrow channel between the west bank of the Willamette River and Little Rock Island, the first of three large islands and several smaller ones that make up the Willamette Narrows. As we pass breathtakingly close below a bald eagle holding sentinel in the top of a tall fir, the silence is broken by a squawking belted kingfisher, annoyed that we have invaded its territory. More
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Portland Region , West Linn , Kayaking , Favorite Trips , Paddle Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation ,

Spring Break RV-ing on the South Coast

February 21, 2017
Lydia broke out her map collection, and we began perusing the state for a spot we hadn’t explored. We quickly realized we’d never ventured to Oregon’s South Coast together, which is surprising, since it has all the trappings of a classic family road trip. More
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Oregon Coast , Coos Bay , State Parks , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Camping , Family Fun , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Eastern Oregon on Two Wheels

February 28, 2013
I’m here at the start of a four-day tour of my favorite part of Oregon, from the eastern slope of the Cascades to the Idaho border, a vast swath of endlessly curvy roads, incredible scenery and plenty of space to get lost in. The sun has warmed things up nicely by the time I strap on my gear and get in the saddle. Giddy-up. More
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Eastern Oregon , Spray , Favorite Trips , Scenic Drives , Trip Ideas , Scenic Byways ,

Southern Oregon on Two Wheels

May 25, 2012
Day one: Portland to Agness After weeks of waiting for a relentless La Niña to loosen her grip on spring, I spotted a perfect four-day window in the forecast. Maps studied, gear packed and the first 180 miles under my belt, I exited I-5 toward the heart of Southern Oregon’s wine country in the Umpqua… More
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Oregon Coast , Umpqua , Lakes & Reservoirs , Favorite Trips , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Culture & History , Attractions ,

The Open Road

August 1, 2010
I'm 300 miles southeast of my home in Portland and I'm spending the next three days exploring Oregon's most remote region. Armed with only a loose plan to head east into the Owyhee country and explore some back-road canyons on my motorcycle, I've left plenty of room in my itinerary for spontaneous turns down interesting-looking… More
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Eastern Oregon , Burns , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Culinary Experiences , Sustainable Travel , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Culture & History , Attractions ,