About the Author

Tina Lassen

Tina Lassen writes about travel and outdoor recreation for several national publications and websites, and is at work on a guidebook about watching wildlife in North America. She has lived happily in Hood River for more than 20 years.

Travel Oregon with Grant Hogan and South Coast Tours

July 18, 2023
On the Southern Oregon Coast, a jagged coastline of capes, coves and craggy islands forms a labyrinth of protected waters perfectly suited for kayaking. Enjoy it all with a guided trip by South Coast Tours. More
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Kayaking , Guides & Charters , Paddle Sports , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Guides & Tours ,

Cómo Comprar Salmón del Rió Columbia de Pescadores Tribal

June 15, 2023
El Columbia Gorge es uno de los únicos lugares del noroeste donde el público puede comprar directamente a los pescadores tribales; una excelente manera de disfrutar salmón fresco a un precio justo y apoyar a los hombres y mujeres que persiguen su forma tradicional de sustento. More

How to Purchase Columbia River Salmon From a Tribal Fisher

April 14, 2023
The Columbia Gorge is one of the only places in the Northwest where the public can buy directly from tribal fishers — a great way to enjoy fresh, reasonably priced salmon and support men and women pursuing their traditional livelihood.     More

Meet Oregon’s State Animal, the Hardworking Beaver

May 27, 2022
Spend any time around a North American beaver and you’ll soon understand how this furry mammal earned its industrious reputation. “Busy beavers” are hardworking and highly efficient, gnawing through wood like a buzzsaw with those prominent front teeth, deftly downing trees that they use to dam waterways and build lodges for protection from predators. More
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Rivers & Streams , Destinations ,

7 Ideas for Easy Winter Fun in Central Oregon

February 10, 2022
Winter brings a new round of outdoor fun to Central Oregon, and there’s something to enjoy for all ages, abilities and experience levels. Always wanted to explore the snow-covered forest or cast a line in a trout-filled river? In sun and snow, Central Oregon has winter adventures for everyone. More
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Central Oregon , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Las Hermanas Brigham Continuan con la Tradición Familiar

September 29, 2021
Terrie Brigham and her sister, Kim Brigham-Campbell, members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, are sharing their generations-old family tradition with the public. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Cascade Locks , Favorite Trips , Seafood , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink ,

5 Winter Adventures in the Rogue Valley

January 2, 2020
When fresh snow dusts the forested peaks and folded hills of Southern Oregon, winter adds another layer to the many delights of the Rogue Valley. All year round, you can enjoy the valley’s renowned dining scene, world-class wines and famous fishing. More
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Southern Oregon , Medford , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Meet ’n’ Greet Oregon’s Greatest Athlete

December 4, 2019
Only the African cheetah can outpace the pronghorn, the second-fastest land animal in the world. Pronghorn spring into motion with easy grace, able to accelerate to speeds of more than 60 miles per hour. And while the cheetah might win a sprint, the pronghorn would dominate in a distance race: With a 30-foot stride and exceptional endurance, they could dust a marathon in 45 minutes. More
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Southern Oregon , Plush , Wildlife Viewing ,

Favorite Stops on the Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway

April 17, 2017
A saw blade of snowy volcanic peaks provides quite the backdrop for the Madras Mountain Views Scenic Bikeway. This 29-mile ride rolls through farm fields and skims along the canyon rim of Lake Billy Chinook. A word of advice from one cyclist to another: the scenery might get distracting, so you’ll want to pull over now and again to take it all in. More
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Central Oregon , Culver , Lakes & Reservoirs , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Bicycling , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Attractions ,

Road Trip: Arlington

March 6, 2017
On a trip to the Columbia Plateau, where the Columbia River Gorge melds into the wide-open cowboy country of Eastern Oregon, you might need to recalibrate your sense of scale. Everything feels immense: the wide Columbia River jacks up with swells as big as the ocean, swaying wheat fields ripple toward a distant horizon and… More
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Eastern Oregon , Arlington , State Parks , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Culture & History , Attractions ,