About the Author

Tim Neville

Tim Neville is a writer based in Bend where he writes about the outdoors, travel and the business of both. His work has been included in Best American Travel Writing, Best American Sports Writing and Best Food Writing, and earned various awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and the Society of Professional Journalists. Tim has reported from all seven continents and spends his free time skiing, running and spending time with his family.

Spectacular Ciders in the Willamette Valley

August 4, 2023
Visiting a cidery can be a fun adventure for the entire family since many of the tasting rooms carry alcohol-free, kid-pleasing versions of their creations. More
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Cider & Cideries , Eat & Drink ,

Descubre Oregon con George Faria en el Parque Estatal Prineville Reservoir

August 1, 2023
Aquí le contamos cómo el guardabosque George Faria ayuda a los visitantes a comprender este extraordinario cielo nocturno en el centro de Oregon.  More
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Travel Oregon with George Faria at Prineville Reservoir State Park

July 18, 2023
Park ranger at Prineville Reservoir State Park, Oregon’s first International Dark Sky Park, helps visitors experience the Milky Way and a host of cosmic wonders all summer long. More
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Three Days in The Dalles

June 16, 2023
The Dalles represents generations of history, culture and commerce that go back well before the establishment of the city. It now has two historic districts with more than 70 properties on the National Register of Historic Places and 18 carefully crafted murals, each relating a different aspect of the area’s past. From the tasting rooms and museums in century-old buildings to riverside trails for walking and biking, so much here blends the old with the new. Here’s what to do on your next Columbia River... More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , The Dalles , Favorite Trips ,

Qué Hay De Nuevo en el Parque Estatal Silver Falls

June 15, 2023
Silver Falls tiene grandes planes en marcha, los cuales cambiarán la manera en la que el parque se ve y se siente. Estos son algunos datos acerca de las novedades y lo que no se puede perder en su viaje a este paraíso de cascadas. More

Observe Las Estrellas En El Primer Parque de Cielo Oscuro De Oregon

Encuentra un cielo repleto de estrellas que se aprecia en toda su magnitud gracias a la escasa luz artificial en Prineville. More

Off-Road Adventuring in Oregon’s Remote Areas

June 7, 2023
A few summers ago, my wife and I hopped into our truck and drove off into the spatter cones and lava flows of the Deschutes National Forest south of Bend. We’d been down these dirt roads many times before, either to hike Bessie Butte or to find our way out to Hidden Forest Cave. Now we had our sights on a lesser-known peak, 5,236-foot Luna Butte, a pleasing gumdrop of cinder and pinewood where the earth rises into the blistered highlands of Newberry National Volcanic... More
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Summer Vacation at Anthony Lakes

May 17, 2023
Anthony Lakes is a favorite year-round outdoor adventure destination, with mountain biking, camping and hiking trails that make for an idyllic summer getaway. More
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Lakes & Reservoirs , Mountains , Ski Areas & Sno-Parks , Wilderness & Natural Areas , Resorts , Destinations ,

Road Trip: Plush

May 3, 2023
It only happens on average three times a decade, and when it does, you don’t want to miss it. That’s when the Warner Wetlands — a 40-mile-long chain of ephemeral lakes and riparian areas near the tiny hamlet of Plush, about 135 miles east of Klamath Falls — fill with enough snowmelt and rainfall to blossom into natural wonderlands promising birds and adventure. More
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Kayaking , Birding , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Parks & Recreational Areas , Paddle Sports , Destinations , Outdoor Recreation ,

What’s New at Silver Falls State Park

April 14, 2023
Silver Falls has big plans underway that will change the way the park looks and feels. Here are some tips on what’s new and what not to miss on your trip to this waterfall wonderland. More