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Curious travelers planning an adventure to this wild pocket of the Pacific Northwest should pack boots and cowboy hats — you’ll need both while exploring this arid side of the Cascades. The region is rich in history (hello, prehistoric fossil beds) and also offers incredible opportunities to soak up the high-desert sunshine, something that newcomers might not believe exists here in Oregon. Here are the top stops from my weekend road trip. More

Autumn is prime time for country escapes. As you travel back roads, you’ll pass colorful leaves turning mountain slopes golden and scarlet hues. You can taste crisp cider from heritage barns and pick buckets of apples for baking pies. Up pop the pumpkin patches and corn mazes, as well as the aroma of ripening pears. In wine country, the grape clusters hang heavy from the vines — plump and deeply purple — and the bustle of harvest fills the air and sparks the imagination. More

The nation’s most famous chef, James Beard may very well have redefined the art of American food at a time when touting it was not particularly fashionable. But for generations of home cooks, the legacy of the Oregon-born icon resonates on a more personal level. More

For me, nothing screams “summertime” more than sitting under the sky listening to live music from some of my favorite artists. Even though it’s chilly and decidedly wintery outside right now, I recently started thinking about summer when the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend announced their first two concerts for 2016: Alabama Shakes and Ben Harper and… More

This story is the Ochoco Gravel Roubaix essay contest winner. Called the "toughest gravel event in Oregon," the Ochoco Gravel Roubaix takes place on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Prineville. Participants can choose from four routes: a 120-mile loop with 8,713 feet of climbing; a 80-mile loop with 5,869 feet of climbing; a 45-mile loop with 2,146 feet… More

Oregon is all about hidden gems, those lesser-known places that shine without the spotlight. The South Willamette Valley is chock-full of these jewels. More

Jennifer Moore believes raw food isn’t just healthy and delicious — it’s also beautiful. Take the cacao pod, for example. “[Raw cacao] is the most beautiful thing — with purples, oranges, reds, yellows,” the Bend nutritionist-turned-entrepreneur says. An almond tree, meanwhile, is “full of furry, fluffy green pods. You break it open and there are… More

When the holiday tree lights up in Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland’s festive spirit is officially unfurled. Cheerful decorations line the storefronts and seasonal parties spill out on the sidewalk. Throw yourself into the celebration with a trip to Oregon’s biggest city for shopping, dinner and a show. Shopping For the special folks on your gift… More

Located where the Willamette River meets the Calapooia River, Albany (pop. 51,000) was founded in the mid-19th century. Located just a few miles off of I-5, this farming city has retained a charming, walkable downtown and has more historic homes (350) than any other city in Oregon. Around Town: The Monteith and Hackleman Historic districts… More

As the temperatures drop and darkness falls earlier, we turn the page on another Oregon season: reading season. What better way to move into fall than with a really great book? Here are some Oregon literary events to inspire your inner bookworm. Wordstock, Portland’s annual literary fair, is the opening chapter to book season. October… More

The Oregon Cheese Festival has real class, and this year more than ever. Held at Rogue Creamery in Central Point on March 18-19, the gathering of Oregon’s artisan cheesemakers will include two new educational classes. Sponsored by the Oregon Cheese Guild, the festival is now in its 13th year. “Education is a key part of… More

Wildhorse Casino on I-84 east of Pendleton is one of the landmarks I pass frequently on trips to and from my home on the other side of the Blue Mountains - but I don’t often find reason to stop. The 2012 Rez Kitchen Tour, a native foods competition on September 27th, changed all that for… More

Home to a small but professional and delightful artistic company, Camelot offers musicals, plays and spotlights on musical greats, as well as a summer youth conservatory for training the next generation of performing artists. More

Just when you think you know the Oregon Coast, you think again. Take the South Coast, for example. Less trafficked than the north, the rugged southern region has a charm all its own — friendly little towns, miles of remote beaches and activities to suit all comers. In the seaside town of Bandon (pop. 3,055), enjoy… More

How does the old Oregon adage go? “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Give him a cookbook, and he’ll make you dinner. Or amazing Thai food, a gluten-free cupcake or a homemade artisan cracker.” Something like that. Anyhow, if you have a budding chef in your life (or if you… More

For more than a century, the Oregon Symphony has played music for the ears of Oregonians. It is the sixth oldest symphony in the United States and one of the largest arts organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall hosts the Symphony’s 76 full-time classical musicians who perform over 80 shows to… More

It's no big secret: Southern Oregon is full of flavor — and plenty of award-winning restaurants. There are a lot of reasons to take a trip down south; food just might be at the top of the list. Enjoy these don’t-miss restaurants. Ashland Alchemy Restaurant & Bar, located in The Winchester Inn, presents a rich… More

Ready for a getaway to the Willamette Valley? Plan your trip at OregonWineCountry.org. We’re wild about wine in the Willamette Valley, but this fertile region has even more to offer than the 300-plus wineries within its boundaries. Beer, mead, cider, farm-to-table cuisine and local harvest also flourish here. Why not take a trip beyond the wine in the… More

In Oregon, not only do we have great beer to drink, we have beer you can feel great about drinking. Whether they’re brewing organic, conserving energy or sourcing thoughtfully, many of the state’s 166 craft beer companies are brewing a strong culture of sustainability. Here’s a taster’s menu of Oregon’s green beer community. Portland Hopworks… More

Each fall, big salmon overcome huge barriers to continue their cycle of life in Oregon’s coastal rivers, including the dramatic leaping for life at Nehalem Falls on the South Fork of the Nehalem River. But at nearby Waterhouse Falls on the North Fork of the Nehelam River, the salmon’s upriver journey is briefly interrupted. It happens… More

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

Some days I don’t know if we should head to the beach, or see the mountains. But if caught on a clear day, I can almost do both by hiking to the top of Marys Peak. At 4,097 feet, it is the highest point on the Oregon Coast Range, but we only had to hike… More

“Any other place, and this day would be a bust,” says Roy Marcum, organizer of the Angler of the Day Challenge kayak fishing tournament. “But this place is special.” He’s talking about the unique geography of Sunset Bay State Park on the Southern Oregon Coast. And he’s right. More

Nobody sets the table for fall bounty like Oregon. And never has that table been quite so laden with deliciousness as it will be September 13-16, 2018, when Feast Portland: A Celebration of Oregon Bounty comes to town. Now in its sixth year, Feast Portland highlights the culinary talent and ingredients of the Pacific Northwest… More

Wildlife watching is big business in Oregon! It generates hundreds of millions of dollars to Oregon’s statewide economy. But the habitats where hundreds of fish and wildlife species live are disappearing. Grant McOmie reports that may be changing thanks to a new and unique program that brings art and nature together to save species. Oregonians… More

It started as “a frontier exhibition of picturesque pastimes, Indian and military spectacles, cowboy racing and bronco busting for the championship of the Northwest.” And over the last century, the Pendleton Round-Up has been that and so much more. Today, the Round-Up is a world-famous, week-long spectacle drawing the nation’s best cowboys and thousands of their fans to Pendleton every September. In addition to daily rodeo action, you’ll find unique events like the Westward Ho! Parade, which includes an only-in-Pendleton mix of covered wagons, marching... More

To celebrate the 7 Wonders of Oregon, we asked seven of the best bike builders in the state to build one-of-a-kind bicycles, one for each of the Wonders. And now we’re going to hide all of them…where they belong, at their Wonders, for anyone to find, own and ride a part of Oregon. More