About the Author

Sachie Yorck

Once Travel Oregon's Integrated Marketing Content & Community Manager and forever an Oregon enthusiast, Sachie Yorck loves telling stories that inspire meaningful travel. When in Oregon, she can be found lingering in a waterfall's mist or swirling wine at a vineyard.

Take the Tour de Pre in Coos Bay

July 1, 2018
Steve "Pre" Prefontaine inspired a generation of runners. Now fans can take the Tour de Pre, a guided journey through Pre's hometown with his sister, Linda. More
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Oregon Coast , Coos Bay , Running , Running Events ,

Summit to Sea Stack Coastal Adventure

June 21, 2018
Who can resist an Oregon coastal adventure? It's easy to get enamored with windswept vistas, to be astonished by otherworldly sea stacks, and to be happily satisfied by all the sea-to-fork food. Explore the splendor of Oregon’s South Coast in four fun-filled days. Highlights include jet boats, secluded beaches, fat-tire bikes, dune rides, artisan foods and a whole lot much more.  More
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Oregon Coast , Bandon , Favorite Trips ,

Oregon Travel, Then and Now

May 8, 2018
Geologically speaking, the Oregon Caves are a few million years old, but they weren't discovered in modern history until 1874. Eventually more than 15,000 feet of limestone passages were mapped out. In 1909, President William Howard Taft established the Oregon Caves National Monument. By 1935, tens of thousands of visitors explored the cave each year. More
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Culture & History ,

Honeymoon in Astoria

January 31, 2018
There are many reasons why the Cannery Pier is the perfect honeymoon destination. Every room has a spectacular view. There’s a nightly wine and cheese hour. The front desk has a solid collection of movies filmed in Astoria. You can get a schedule of passing ships. Guests can take complimentary rides to and from downtown in shiny classic cars. More
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Oregon Coast , Astoria , Trip Ideas ,

Magical Moments in the Cascades

November 10, 2017
Moments in the wilderness can be really wild — biking through muddy singletrack, hiking up remote trails and eating all the dried fruit and nuts that spilled in your pack. But life in the wilderness can also be elegant, filled with lavish dinners, wine tastings, cozy B&Bs and soaks in tiled hot spring pools. More
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Willamette Valley , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

How to Spend a Weekend in Seaside

September 28, 2017
By the time we reached Highway 101 — the famed Pacific Coast Scenic Byway — the morning sun was confidently stepping out of the clouds. What followed was a jam-packed day of incredible outdoor recreation. We pedaled giant swan boats and water tricycles. We went crabbing off the side of a bridge (or rather, we tried). We managed not to fall off our stand-up paddleboards while irresponsibly splashing each other. We kayaked down the Necanicum River and at its mouth to the ocean — no... More
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Oregon Coast , Seaside , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Classical Music in the Wild

August 11, 2017
Anyone who has spent time in Oregon's outdoors can attest to its inspiring moments. Creativity can hit as you gaze at rolling hills blending into a sunset; when a mighty river shakes your senses into heightened consciousness; from a mountaintop's sharp winds sprinting across the valley; or even among the deafening silence of a remote desert. More
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Visual & Performing Arts Events , Trip Ideas ,

Inspiring Bend Daycations

April 13, 2017
When an Ask Oregon ambassador offers trip suggestions, it's a good idea to take them. Especially when those trips are full of easy-to-accomplish family fun. Central Oregon expert Kim Cooper Findling has released a new travel book destined to be the go-to guide for weekenders, titled "Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families." More
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Central Oregon , Bend , Family Fun , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Best Bike Rides of 2016

January 16, 2017
From scenic bikeways to backcountry gravel grinding, Oregon’s cycling routes are diverse and aplenty. And these world-class rides aren’t created overnight. It takes a fleet of dedicated Oregon cyclists to envision new bike trails, gather the support of communities to build them and ensure their maintenance for generations to come. More
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Oregon Coast , Powers , Bicycling , Sports , Trip Ideas , Events ,

Find Your Calling at the Tillamook Coast

December 15, 2016
When your sense of adventure craves salty air, where do you go? For many, the Tillamook Coast is the natural choice. Here you might find more seabirds than people on the beach. But it what lacks in crowds, the Tillamook Coast makes up for in experiences. Cast a fly in the river or charter a… More
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Oregon Coast , Neskowin , Kayaking , Lakes & Reservoirs , State Parks , Guides & Charters , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Fishing , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,