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A steady stream of rain didn’t stop the volunteers on Earth Day 2017 at Cannon Beach. Combing the beach with garbage bags and their plastic-gloved hands, the 40 or so volunteers spent two day handpicking tiny bits of plastic from the reedy shoreline — layers upon layers of broken-up pieces of fishing line, plastic bottles,… More

What’s traveling when you have to leave your best friend at home? Thankfully, options abound for our furry friends across the state, where dozens of hotels, resorts and state parks do much more than simply allow your good girls and boys to share your room. From personal, proportionally sized pet beds to psychic readings (really), here are some favorite places to stay with your best bud on your next Oregon road trip. More

The Monteith House is considered the most authentically restored pioneer-era home in the State of Oregon and has been featured as an example of restoration on the National Trust website. It is now a museum and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.  The Monteith House was Albany’s first frame home, built in 1849  and was also one of the first homes in Oregon to be constructed from sawed lumber. Today it stands as a carefully restored memorial to our pioneer ancestors and the spirit that brought them to... More

The pioneer spirit is alive and well in Oregon. Get out and experience it for yourself during Oregon Wine Month. More

As spring season kicks into gear, chances are you’ve got a canine best friend who loves to get outdoors too…for hiking, camping and travel across Oregon. This is the story of a man who has explored the entire state with his trusty four-year-old sheltie. Curt Smith and his best friend, Chase, explore the Oregon outdoors… More

A whisker-faced river otter pops his head out of the water just yards away from our boat. I manage to get off a single shot with my camera before it dives again and re-surfaces nearby. After watching the otter for a few minutes, we leave our fuzzy acquaintance to continue up the Rogue River aboard… More

Under the canopy of soaring Douglas fir trees, a cool breeze gives me momentary relief from the sweltering summer heat. I’m in the in the heart of Woodburn at the city’s oldest greenspace: Legion Park, which bursts with nearly 16 acres of native Pacific Northwest flora. The lush landscape is home to an archaeological-themed playground (a nod to the numerous, successful digs on the edge of park boundaries), a rustic picnic pavilion, and for one weekend in August, tens of thousands of Oregonians and visitors,... More

Bring on the snowstorms, cold temperatures and even the rain! One thing we love about Oregon winters is our great indoors. A fireside armchair, hot cup of tea (or glass of wine) and a good book are in order. Here are some great spots for warming up this winter. Storm watch Watch winter squalls rage… More

As the winter winds down more people will explore the great outdoors, the best place to start may be just down the road beyond the next hill. At Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserveyou’ll find wildlife at every turn: a solitary eagle perched on watch, scurrying shorebirds probing muck of the marshes or v-shaped flocks winging… More

Resting atop a sea stack of basalt, more than a mile off the banks of Oregon’s North Coast, the notorious Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, (nicknamed “Terrible Tilly”), is the stuff of aged lore. Although long closed to the public, she still stands today, though battered and bruised, a testament to her storied past. Tilly’s story began… More

Cider has been a growing presence in restaurants and on grocery shelves, a potion sitting at the nexus where artisanal beverages meet the farm-to-table movement. Curiously, Portland and the Willamette Valley have been the center of the cider world over the past decade — not the gentle valleys and slopes around Hood River synonymous with… More

It’s famous for sandy beaches, scenic rock formations, colorful tide pools, outstanding bird watching and frequently seen marine life. A visit to Harris Beach State Park in Brookings offers up the best of the breathtaking Oregon Coast with a wide variety of recreational and touring options nearby. Whether you have a weekend or a week, the attractions around Harris Beach will offer plenty to keep you busy and will leave you wanting to come back for more. More

It’s a fact: exploring makes you thirsty. Take this drink-inspired road trip between Oregon’s 7 Wonders, and make time to swap adventure stories over an Oregon microbrew or a hand-crafted pinot noir. You’ll discover why no Oregon journey is complete without sampling the legendary craft beverage scene that fuels Oregon’s dreamers. More

Surrounded by the sprawling Eagle Cap Wilderness, the completely renovated Minam River Lodge exudes alpine luxury — and it’s one of the few hike/fly-in lodges left in the country. There are only three ways to access it: by foot, on horseback or charter plane. More

It’s the national bird, but it’s also a state tourist. Every winter, bald eagles flock to Oregon from Canada and the Atlantic states for warmer temperatures, ample food supply (both fish and waterfowl) and sheltering roost areas. Get a bird’s eye view of the visiting eagles at these spots in Oregon. Bald eagles fly into… More

Remember the old-fashioned family road trip before the iPhone, Kindle and Facebook when you just fought over the radio dial? In celebration of simpler times, we suggest an unplugged spring vacation. Here are some ideas to get you planning (and you can fight for the front seat later). Estuary Exploring: Visit the South Slough National… More

Don’t put away your skis and snowboards just yet. With Oregon’s varied climates, you can enjoy spring corn on the morning slopes and then bike, hike or paddle in the afternoon. Spring snowfall is a reminder from Old Man Winter that ski season ain’t over ’til it’s over. You just need to know where to go. Central Oregon… More

An Oregon group is redefining the farm-to-table movement and bringing the table to the farm. During a series of limited summer engagements, Plate & Pitchfork turns local sustainable farms into world-class dining rooms featuring some of the region's best chefs, winemakers and agriculturists. Plate & Pitchfork's theme is "know your farmer, know your food." That's why each meal is prefaced with… More

Living in Bend, one can easily take for granted the wonderful view of the Three Sisters Mountains to the west. As a photographer, I have had the pleasure of enjoying so many beautiful crimson-colored sunsets as the cloud layers build up over these jagged peaks that I rarely find myself choosing them as a subject… More

Xin Liu peers out across the steely-blue waters of Yaquina Bay, where long-legged herons wade and a winter mist drifts to shore. It’s here, he promises, you can get a taste of place like no other. “Yaquina Bay oysters are unique because they grow in this small estuary,” Liu says. “There’s a lot of water exchange daily. With low tides comes fresh water, and with the high tide, salt water rushes in.” More

There are some Oregon traditions as old as the territory’s earliest days when pioneers set down roots and planted crops – like the simple apple.  Recently, I discovered a strong resurgence of interest in Oregon apples that are not only delicious to eat but wonderful to drink as apple cider. In fact, Oregon’s apple cider… More

Five years ago, Bandon residents cheered as 2,000 cyclists peddled past sea stacks and cranberry bogs into this beach town at the mouth of the Coquille River on the Southern Oregon Coast. This year Cycle Oregon’s Week Ride (Sept. 10-17, 2016) is set to stop in Bandon again, one of six coastal communities that will host the… More

Members of the Stein family have been grain farmers in Wallowa County for multiple generations. Because they produced high-quality rye, wheat and barley, the next step was a logical one: Use it to create Oregon’s first Eastern Oregon micro-distillery. Located in Joseph, Stein Distillery takes a grain-to-glass approach, controlling every element that goes into their… More

The mighty Columbia meets the even mightier Pacific near Warrenton, perched right on the rim of the continent in Oregon’s northwest corner. For Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery, arriving here meant the victorious completion of a monumental 28-month expedition. Your arrival can mean recreation. Everywhere you turn, it seems there’s water —… More

Sometimes you need to unplug and rejuvenate. That’s easy to do in Yachats, the little coastal town on Oregon’s Central Coast where you might look up from your crab cakes to admire a bald eagle wheeling overhead or a grey whale spouting beyond the surf. With innovative restaurants and shops and the forest and ocean… More

Sometimes you have to head east to feel like you’re in the Old West. Just 12 miles from the Idaho border, the humble town of Vale offers a big slice of centuries-old Oregon heritage. It’s served against a classic frontier landscape of sagebrush, dusty roads and an old-timey downtown. Located along the Malheur River, Vale was… More

If you are familiar with rock climbing - one of the fastest growing sports in America - then you are most likely aware that Oregon has been an international hot spot for various  types of climbing for over 30 years.  As a mountaineer, you may look at the Cascade Range as a great challenge.  As… More

Are you crazy about agates, jasper and petrified wood? Is your idea of fun digging through layers of rock to find beautiful treasures within? Chances are, you are a rockhound (a.k.a. amateur geologist). Rockhounding is wildly popular in Oregon, with hobbyists exploring lands around the state for one-of-a-kind rock, mineral and gem specimens. It’s a… More

In 2016, it might be hard to recall a time not long ago when long wooden, concrete or steel bridges were not common features across Oregon rivers. But back in the late 1800s, only short-span covered wooden bridges were a part of the Oregon landscape. Instead more than 500 ferries carried people, wagons and agriculture across the state's… More

Last month, on a sunny Saturday, my husband and I hopped in the car for a trip to eat our way through charming Albany on the Albany Nosh Tour. The Albany Nosh Tour takes participants on a tour of Albany's finest eateries on a charming old-time trolley and is the perfect way to explore Albany… More