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.

Urban Winery Dazzles in Portland

March 23, 2022
Enjoying the view from the enormous back patio of the new Amaterra Winery across the estate vineyards that grew the grapes now in your glass, you could be forgiven for forgetting where you are — just minutes from downtown Portland.   Amaterra opened in January 2022 — a 46,000-square-foot facility with a 12-acre vineyard — in the West Hills area of Portland. In doing so, the city gains a robust wine-tasting experience typically found deeper in the Tualatin Valley or neighboring Willamette Valley, but one that’s an... More

Oregon Museum Explores Utopian Communities

January 18, 2022
It is an idea as old as society itself: From the Garden of Eden to Burning Man and beyond, we have always wondered how we might build a better society. But what if you could design your own utopia? What would that look like? More
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How to Hike Oregon’s Table Rocks

September 8, 2021
About a five-minute drive north of Medford, the ground abruptly rumbles skyward to form airy U-shape plateaus of ancient lava that press into the fertile fields of the Rogue Valley below. These are Oregon’s spectacular Table Rocks (Upper and Lower) and together they offer nearly 5,000 acres’ worth of excuses to wander among rare flowers and fairy-tale views. The Takelma people — who foraged in this homeland area for roots, berries and acorns — sought refuge here from conflicts with settlers in the 1800s. Today... More
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Southern Oregon , Medford , Hiking & Backpacking , Outdoor Recreation ,

Explore These Less-Crowded Wilderness Trails in the Central Oregon Cascades

May 4, 2021
Hikers love the high peaks and wilderness areas of Oregon’s Central Cascades for good reason. The glacier-gouged volcanoes rocket out of the earth in a scream of rock and ice, while placid lakes shimmer in the palms of the pine-scented forests that surround them. But like IPAs and Sparrow Bakery’s ocean rolls, too much of a good thing isn’t great, and such easy access has led to overuse that threatens the very thing that made these areas special. More
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How to Book Your Campsite in Oregon

January 15, 2021
When it comes to getting a campsite in the state’s most popular parks or booking a weekend getaway to one of the state’s coveted fire-lookout cabins, the trick is to be proactive. Here are a few tips to help you reserve a campsite in time. More
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Local’s Guide to Rediscovering Central Oregon

December 8, 2020
For the past few months, my wife, my daughter and I have skipped the long road trips and vacations and instead have focused on outings much closer to our home in Bend — which is great. The distances we travel may have diminished, but the spirit of travel has not. Tonight, we only need to drive 14 miles to tick off something we’ve always wanted to do but just never have. More
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Central Oregon , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Oregon Gifts for Your Favorite Outdoor Adventurer

November 20, 2020
Whether your friend loves to hike, bike, ski, surf, raft or climb, golf or windsurf, you’ll find all the ways to help them gear up in Oregon. More
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Where to Find BBQ Everywhere in Oregon

January 29, 2020
Nothing beats the tangy, smoky, spicy-sweet magic of a pile of masterfully prepared barbecue. Finding tasty BBQ in Oregon is easy, too, where the pitmasters are among the best at crafting creations that wow. More
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Culinary Events , Restaurants , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

Oregon Sports for Every Season

December 18, 2019
From outdoor venues to stadiums and sports bars of every stripe, there’s always a game going on and never a dull moment. Here’s how to catch the sporting action all year round, across the state. More
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Sporting Events , Events ,

See These Central Oregon Makers in Action

September 19, 2019
Today, Central Oregon’s maker scene goes far beyond the remarkable beverages that so many know, and a new video series aims to highlight the folks behind it. Here are snapshots of a few craftspeople harnessing their passions to bring wonderful sounds and flavors to the state. More
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