Teresa Bergen

While some Oregonians bemoan autumn’s shortening days, spooky folks like me welcome the long nights and ghostly visits. From Jacksonville to Astoria, Oregon is filled to the brim with pioneer cemeteries and haunted old buildings worth exploring when the wind whispers on a cool, brooding day. And I know, because my deep dive into Portland’s cemeteries led me to co-write a book on them. Check out these local tours to get into the Halloween spirit, outings that combine a history lesson with the presence of... More

En el primer día de primavera, un amigo mío y yo manejamos al estacionamiento más alto de Marys Peak y abrimos las puertas del automóvil, preparándonos para el viento. More

Marys Peak, 25 miles west of Corvallis, is quiet in March. It takes a while for spring to reach this high, and there’s a mystical feeling to the wind blowing over the expanse of white. But by May, droves of wildflower seekers will make such a quiet day seem unbelievable. By early summer, blooms will light up the peak. On clear days, hikers have a 360-degree view of the ocean and the Cascades. Here’s how to explore. More