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I am a big believer that back-road adventures — the ones that let you get a sneak peek at nature — are the very best! I am particularly pleased when I have the chance to blend a bit of romance with my travels – the sort of romance that many couples appreciate to be sure, but… More

Tualatin Estate Vineyard, established in 1973 by wine pioneer Bill Fuller, is one of the oldest and most respected vineyard sites in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Wine grapes from this 175-acre vineyard have produced world-renowned wines for nearly 45 years. Tualatin is the only vineyard to have won the Best of Show for both the red and white categories at the London International Wine Competition in the same year. Tualatin’s Pinot Noir captured the Governor’s Trophy, Oregon’s most prestigious wine award, two years consecutively in 1994... More

Crashing, boiling, breathtaking, roaring. These are the words used by writers, poets and travelers to describe the waterfalls of Oregon. What’s harder to capture is our fascination with these powerful cascading streams that spill out of the wooded hillsides and snow-capped mountains around the state. Year after year we return to witness the cycle of… More

Our six person fully enclosed gondolas are designed to provide a truly unique sightseeing experience as you ride to the top of Eagle Peak. The round trip takes just under 25 minutes. You will marvel at the beauty of the Oregon Cascades. To the South Diamond Peak dominates the horizon. Odell lake, a glimmering jewel is one of the deepest lakes in Oregon and home to some incredible fishing during the summer months. Once you reach the top of Eagle Peak there is a viewing... More

Located in Portland’s West Hills adjacent to the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center offers more than 100 exhibits that will open your eyes and perhaps capture your imagination. You can go aboard a whitewater raft, climb into a tree lift that soars more than 50 high for a bird’s eye view into a tree… More

Stein Distillery pioneered the way for micro-distilleries in Eastern Oregon. Since opening in 2009, Stein Distillery's line of handcrafted  products has steadily increased, along with its consumer base. In 2011, Stein Distillery released its much anticipated 2-year American Oak-aged Straight Rye and Straight Bourbon Whiskeys. Stein Distillery's attention to detail is kept from grain growth to harvest, through fermenting, distilling, filtering and bottling - every step is done by hand producing a high quality product for the consumer. Since they grow their own grain on... More

My family loves nothing more than a good old-fashioned road trip, and the beauty of Oregon is that there’s always a new place around the corner that we haven’t yet discovered. And sometimes, we keep going back to one place because it captures our heart. Astoria is like that; authentic, friendly and rich in history,… More

The first estate vines of Long Walk Vineyard were planted between 2001 and 2003.  Originally, rootstock was established and then grafted over to the desired varietals.  In later years, already grafted vines were planted, thus eliminating the need for field grafting.  Just over 11 acres is planted – all Rhône varietals.  Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsaut and Carignane allow Long Walk Vineyard to produce a variety of Rhône-style wines most closely related to the original Provence region of southern France, but with a distinctive Southern Oregon character.  In addition to the... More

The best getaways offer scenic beauty, plentiful wildlife and teach you more about Oregon. You’ll find all of that at a getaway in Hillsboro this summer through an exhibit and guided wildlife refuge tours that center on one of Oregon’s earliest wildlife photographers. Moments with wildlife are best when they take your breath away! That’s… More

Tseriadun (pronounced serry-AH-dun) is popular with visitors stretching their legs on the miles-long beach, agate collectors (there's a reason the community calls it Agate Beach) and photographers intent on capturing the perfect shots of offshore rocks and headlands. Long ago, Native Americans lived at the site in cedar plank houses and hunted and fished in the mountains and rivers. Now, you can fish for rainbow trout and native cutthroat trout in Garrison Lake. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife web site for fishing... More

At Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard, we produce handcrafted small-lot wines using only grapes grown on the Estate. We are located in the heart of the Chehalem Mountain AVA, at the northern most corner of Yamhill County, Oregon.  Although the property comprises rolling hills from 700 – 1000 ft in elevation, its hills form a natural heat sink, sheltered from winds and capturing summer warmth in its own natural micro climate. Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard is the endeavor of three women, Christine Stimac and... More

From a historic Victorian port city to the West’s most iconic sea stack, the considerable eye candy of Oregon’s North Coast has speckled the portfolios and Instagram feeds of professional photographers and hobbyists alike. But let’s be honest, you can’t quite capture that misty aura hovering over these beloved shores. We advise opting for a real-life visit to some of the most photogenic, thumb tap-worthy spots in Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach. More

The snow falls heavy and powdery drifts build to waist-deep as the temperature hovers near 20 degrees in Baker County. Ed Miguez and his crew call it another day at the "best office in Oregon." Miquez is the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) manager of the 12,000-acre Elkhorn Wildlife Area, located near North Powder.… More

Capturing the earth, the weather and the year in a bottle, wine is ultimate farming. It was in 1995 when proprietors Jerry and Elaine Owen, added vines to the fields of vegetables, grains and arborvitae on Jerry’s family’s 5th generation Willamette Valley farm. In 1999, they co-founded Owen Roe Winery in what was formerly the machine shop for the farm; rolling out the tractors and combines and rolling in the tanks and barrels, transforming the space into a full production winery. In 2012, the Owens... More

Make lasting memories at the oceanfront Hallmark Resort where every room  features breathtaking ocean views made even more spectacular by walkout  patios or balconies. Right next door is Georgie's Beachside Grill, highlighting oceanfront views, scrumptious northwest coast cuisine and casual elegance that welcomes families.The full service resort is well-known for providing guests with the kind of genuine, friendly care and comfort that keeps them coming back. Sophisticated accommodations are spectacularly kept (many feature fireplaces, in-room spa tubs, kitchenettes and more) in order to match their... More

OverviewAlsea Falls Recreation Site is located along a Bureau of Land Management National Back Country Byway, located in the Oregon Coast Range, 13 miles west of Monroe, Oregon, in Benton County. The South Fork of the Alsea River flows through the Alsea Falls Recreation Site, cascading down to form Alsea Falls with a drop of 30 feet.Natural Features:Forests in all stages of growth line South Fork Alsea National Back Country Byway. The nearby South Fork Alsea River offers painters and photographers endless opportunities to capture... More

The remote reaches of Eastern Oregon capture the senses and the imagination. Rich in cowboy culture, agricultural heritage and skies that go on for miles, it’s the kind of quiet you might have forgotten exists. Not long ago, everyone here was a “maker” and entrepreneurial spirit was a given, because there’s no other choice when the next town is a hundred miles away or more. Today that independent, creative ethos thrives in the area’s shops, galleries, brewpubs and restaurants. You might say that the opportunities... More

On a clear day, the view from Bonney Butte onto southern flanks of Mount Hood is brilliant and awesome. Raptor specialist Dan Sherman said that his camouflaged blind is the "best seat of the house:" "Well, there aren't many offices that have a view out a window like this one. I look straight in front… More

It's funny how some of the best surprises are often found right in your own backyard. So it is from the eastern Cascades point of view where elbowroom is measured by the wide-open vistas of snow-shrouded landscapes; the kinds of scenes that capture your heart and may lead you to wonder aloud: "Why have I never… More

It's time for a wonderful whistle-stop tour of waterfalls and wildlife with a noted landscape photographer along Astoria’s little-known “backdoor byway.” Little trails often lead to big discoveries, and that’s when a camera comes in handy for Oregon’s premier landscape photographer Steve Terrill. We strolled along the short graveled trail at Lee Wooden County Park –… More

Day Wines is a natural wine producer in Oregons Willamette Valley. Led by winemaker Brianne Day, Day Wines are instinctive, restrained and capture a specific time and place. AllDayWinesare made naturally using all wild, native yeast fermentations, minimal intervention and most of her wines are unfined and unfiltered, showing purity of site. A Pacific Northwest native with winemaking experience spanning four continents, BrianneDay sources pinot noir, tannat, malvasia, ct, viognier, and other varieties from farmer-owned vineyards in the Willamette Valley and Applegate Valley. Focused on... More

Anyone who has spent time in Oregon's outdoors can attest to its inspiring moments. Creativity can hit as you gaze at rolling hills blending into a sunset; when a mighty river shakes your senses into heightened consciousness; from a mountaintop's sharp winds sprinting across the valley; or even among the deafening silence of a remote desert. More

Fall is a season of change in the great Oregon outdoors and it can be the best time to see the natural world at work. There are many places across Oregon where you can enjoy a front row seat on an age old wildlife story when bird migration kicks into high gear. Certainly, there are… More

Shooting stars streak across the night sky as the sun sinks into the Pacific Ocean. Hot air balloons soar over wine country, grape vines unfurling beneath them. Wild horses stream through a desert canyon, and giggling children ride a giant rabbit through a vibrant field of tulips. This is Oregon, “only slightly exaggerated,” as depicted in a dazzling short film that we spent months producing with Wieden+Kennedy. In its first two weeks online, the video racked up around five million views on social media, and... More

Some of the best travel experiences across Oregon happen at places that offer teachable moments through touchable history. This week we visit an iconic site in southwest Oregon that will put you in touch with geologic history that reaches back 250 million years. It’s an above and below ground adventures at the Oregon Caves National… More

Ted Pappas will tell you his love affair with whiskey started early. When he was a boy in North Carolina, his dad owned a restaurant and two uncles were in the distillery business. “At an early age I knew more about spirits than I probably should have,” he says with a laugh. And as he… More

Bandon Marsh Refuge is located along the picturesque southern Oregon coast near the mouth of the Coquille River, and the city of Bandon. There are two units to the Bandon Marsh NWR: Bandon Marsh Unit and Ni-les'tun Unit. The Bandon Marsh Unit protects the largest remaining tract of salt marsh within the Coquille River estuary. Major habitats include undisturbed salt marsh, mudflat, and Sitka spruce and alder river bank communities. These provide resting and feeding areas for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, neotropical migrants, and... More

In some places, riding is as much a state of mind as it is a physical activity. Joseph Ahearne captures the feel of riding alongside the ocean perfectly: “At the beach you’re really riding with no destination in mind — it’s the trip itself that is the draw. It’s such a unique environment that just moving around in it is beautiful.” More

Oregon’s frontier history is a series of booms and busts. It’s no wonder some have alleged that the state has more ghost towns than any other. More

A remarkable wildlife show is happening at the Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge. This Willamette Valley site is a birder's paradise. Here, photographers can turn a fleeting moment into a work of art — and Jim Leonard has the images to prove it. Leonard is a famed Oregon wildlife photographer who likes this wildlife refuge because it's easy to reach from the highway,… More