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    "Roll On, Columbia" Woody Guthrie   In 1941 guitar-pickin’ Woody Guthrie rambled around the Pacific Northwest, where he was inspired to compose a number of famous tunes. He compiled these songs on a record called “The Columbia River Collection.” The rollicking number “Roll On, Columbia” celebrates the great river snaking its way along Oregon’s northern border. https://open.spotify.com/track/4TigadiqmHjwBfbBtJqUp1 "Roll On, Columbia" Woody Guthrie   In 1941 guitar-pickin’ Woody Guthrie rambled around the Pacific Northwest, where he was inspired to compose a number of famous tunes. He compiled these songs on a record called “The Columbia... More

As we reflect back on the past year and start looking ahead to more Oregon stories in 2016, take a look back at our most-read trip ideas of 2015 and get inspired for another year of adventure. More

We are located 1/2 mile off of I-5 and Exit 40. Just follow the signs to our location. We are open all year and generally have at least water and electric sites avaiable. Please call our 800 number or go online to KOA.com to reserve a full hookup site or Kamping Kabin. THANK YOU!! More

Find exceptional brands with extraordinary savings at Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Gap, J.Crew, MaxStudio.com, Nautica, Nike, The North Face, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more.Conveniently located directly off I-5 at Exit 271, just 25 minutes south of downtown Portland. More

Come to Albany, Oregon, and enjoy the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned holiday celebration in Historic Downtown Albany. The Annual Christmas Parlour Tour is an “insider’s” peek into the past. Step inside some of our most intriguing historic homes and travel back through several eras including Art Deco and Victorian. For information call 541-928-0911 or visit https://albanyvisitors.com More

Put on your dance shoes for a wonderful night of fun. We will start off the night with a West Coast Swing (WCS) lesson with Joy Davina from 6:00-7:00 pm followed by a social dance, with James DJ’ing, until 9:30PM-WCS. Tickets are $25/pre-registration or $35 at the door and will include one beverage of choice. Wine club members will be $20. We have availability at the inn for overnight rooms, but they will fill up fast so go online www.youngberghill.com or call for reservations. (503)... More

Hi Emily, I gather that you’re after morels, which are this region’s signature springtime mushrooms. The actual season depends largely on elevation. If we get some warm weather in February (50s), which is not uncommon, there can be early flushes of mushrooms in March, particularly in areas burned over by forest fire the previous year. The picking starts to accelerate in April at lower elevations, around 1,000 to 2,000 feet, but the main crop comes in May out of the region’s mountains. You could get... More

ODFW has a lot of good info- http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/shellfish/razorclams/index.asp Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA4D2ERtTdo Sometimes you will see those "shows" on their own, especially right at low tide. I like to stomp my feet as I walk in about a ten foot circle and then walk back over my tracks and look for shows. As the stomping scares the clam it will retract and cause a show. Here's one of my blogs- http://www.ifish.net/board/blog.php?b=23&a=3956 Get to the beach one to two hours before low tide. Minus tides... More

The second J. Scott Cellars tasting room location in Eugene,  J. Scott Cellars on 5th, is located downtown in the bustling 5th St. Marketplace area.  At this time, the tasting room provides limited tasting flights, glass and bottle service, bottle sales to go and a small menu of wine friendly foods. Hours and details as well as COVID 19 safety precautions are available on our website, www.jscottcellars.com More

We set out to create fine wine in harmony with nature in 1990, growing the three great varieties of Burgundy : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay Noir in our estate vineyards on Ribbon Ridge. We look forward to hosting you at our farm winery overlooking the picturesque Chehalem Valley and our vines. To arrange an appointment, we invite you to contact Steve at 503.538.5136 or via email at [email protected] More

I recommend a visit the Portland Art Museum to start!  Portland also has a ballet, opera, and many theater options: http://www.portlandtheatre.com/calendar/index.php Most of these cultural offerings are in Downtown Portland.  Adjacent is Portland's Pearl District, a modern artsy neighborhood.  I would also recommend visiting the Mississippi Avenue, Alberta St., Hawthorne Blvd, and Nob Hill neighborhoods. More

Greetings from Southern Oregon, Our outdoors writers always tout that the Pacific Crest Trail runs through our region, through the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Soda Mountain Wilderness and Sky Lakes Wilderness. Of course, those areas are most popular for longer, overnight treks. If you want a relatively easy day hike, consider locals’ favorite, the Table Rocks. While the trail to the top of these mesas cuts through the region’s typical, oak-savannah flora, the view from the top of these distinctive geographic and geologic  features is unsurpassed:... More

Get to know Oregon better than you could on your own. Take a deep dive into Oregon's outdoors — without the lengthy introductions. Exploring Oregon’s outdoors with a registered outfitter or guide means that you’re being led by an expert who will help you have a safe and memorable adventure. Make sure you're wearing the right life jacket, learn more about water safety and see where to launch your boat at boatoregon.com. More

Shop for the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products, plus unique arts and crafts from nearly 90 vendors. The CBDA Farmers Market is located on Central Avenue between Highway 101 South and 4th Street in downtown Coos Bay. It will be open every Wednesday from the first Wednesday in May through the last Wednesday in October from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.   https://www.facebook.com/pg/CoosBayFarmersMarket  More

Join us at the winery and Clubhouse! The thoughtful design, architecture, and old-world construction techniques offer future generations of wine lovers the same sense of place and history found in the most significant and storied regions of Burgundy and Oregon. Cheers, and look forward to hosting you soon!Reservations are required and can be made by phone at (503) 864-4600 or email at [email protected] Details -We are accommodating parties of up to eight guests. Please inquire about larger groups. -We request that you arrive within 15... More

Is this guy with you ladies?" This comes from the bartender at Clyde Common. He gestures at Andrew, who has just grabbed the vacant stool next to me. The bartender looks at me as if to say, I'll give him the heave-ho if you want. This makes me laugh. Not only because Andrew is about six-foot-four, but because he's one of the nicest guys I know. After all, he's Canadian. More

The mission of the Cave Junction Farmers Market is to support the local community of farmers and families by providing a vibrant marketplace for all to gather around in support of healthy food, meaningful arts and continuing education. The Cave Junction Farmers' Market (CJFM) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Visit April through October More

Grants Pass is the gateway to the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River. As such, it is renowned for its whitewater rafting. For those who prefer to see the river from a motorized craft, there is Hellgate Jetboat Excursions. Grants Pass also is near Oregon Caves National Monument, the state’s oldest and one of the region’s top attractions. The city’s downtown is popular with antique collectors, and there are lots of wine-tasting opportunities in the nearby Applegate Valley, as well as a Saturday... More

Greetings from Southern Oregon. Many attractions in this region depend on the season and how active visitors are. The Grants Pass area is renowned as the gateway to the wild and scenic section of the Rogue River. As such, it is a destination for whitewater rafting and fishing. For those who prefer to see the river from a motorized craft, there is Hellgate Jetboat Excursions. Grants Pass also is very near Oregon Caves National Monument, the state’s oldest and one of the region’s top attractions.... More

Greetings from Southern Oregon! Our region is one of the state’s most prevalent for gold mining. Two of the four areas set aside on the state’s federal lands for recreational gold panning are located here: Butte Falls Recreational Area: Located in southwestern Oregon, Medford District, Bureau of Land Management (free site). 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504 (541) 618-2200. Applegate Ranger District: Located in southwestern Oregon, Rogue River National Forest (four fee sites where there is a charge of a dollar a day for panning... More

Riverhouse on the Deschutes is centrally located  in Bend, Oregon and recently completed a $10 million dollar renovation to update all the guest rooms and suites, lobby, restaurant and lounge with a clean, modern feel. The Convention Center, Silver LEED certified, is conveniently located adjacent to the rooms for your next meeting or event. Enjoy the CURRENTS, our new restaurant and lounge located on the river with outdoor patio featuring Pacific NW cuisine. Riverhouse: A Reimagined Experience.Visit www.riverhouse.com for special packages or call (866)853-5556. More

Greetings from Southern Oregon, The most commonly recommended time to travel the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway is June through October, mainly to ensure clear roads, fair weather and more daylight hours. Volumes of water running in the falls largely depend on wintertime precipitation. We’re off to a good start for this year, considering the flood warnings throughout Southern Oregon several weeks ago. And Crater Lake started seeing enough snow in October to close some roads. You could plan your trip in mid- to late spring, but... More

Salem is a good city to stay in because it is a central location to all sorts of places to visit in Oregon.  It is also the capital so if you want, you can visit our state's capital building located in downtown Salem.  Inside the building are murals painted depicting our state history.  Outside are sculptures on the grounds and one on top of the building that is covered in gold leaf and represents Oregon's first settlers.  In 1984, school children raised the $38,000 to... More

Silk has come a long way. Since 2002, Silk, previously named, Pho Van Bistro was created to be an extension of our casual eastside location, Pho Van (phovanrestaurant.com). Pho Van Bistro began as a new concept for us offering Vietnamese cuisine beyond the casual noodle soups and grill fare. Attention to detail was a priority to us. What transpired was an upscale restaurant that expressed our personal style, culture, service, and above all, our interpretation of traditional Vietnamese flavors, all in a friendly and welcoming... More

Located inside our Oregon Pinot Noir Winery, our cozy Tasting Room offers rotating flights of our NW wines. We are just a short 5-minute drive from downtown Newberg and the heart of the Willamette Valley. Our friendly Tasting Room staff is ready to see you, so please stop in any time. To arrange a private, seated tasting at our Cellar Table, please contact [email protected] or call 844-OWENROE to schedule your visit. More

Horse Creek Lodge operates a shuttle service to the various rides in the area, most notably, to the top of the McKenzie River Trail. They operate through a special-use permit granted by the Forest Service and are insured, unlike some of the shuttle services that have been operating in the area. The lodge is just off of Highway 126 and is a mile downhill from the end of McKenzie River trail, so cyclists can park on the property, and they only have another mile to... More

The story of Chehalem is rooted in a deep and abiding reverence for the land. From the vineyards we nurture and harvest to the wine we blend and age – we handle every step with respect to our fruit and an unwavering standard of sustainable practices. We consider ourselves a vineyard winery. We aim to reflect what the vineyard has produced, purely, with minimal processing and without compromising great fruit. A staple of the Downtown Newberg wine scene, our Tasting Room is open seven days... More

There is no place like home. The culi­nary trea­sures that rest in our regional back­yard are par to none. In an effort to pro­mote and pre­serve our region’s sus­tain­able farms, Get Dirty Farm Tours is Oregon’s first tour com­pany to visit and focus solely on ecologically-sound farms. Learn how our food is grown and pro­duced; beautiful scenery included. From seeds to cheese, we con­nect farm­ers with chefs and food lovers alike. More

Perhaps the most well-known attraction in the Roseburg area is Wildlife Safari, a few miles away in the smaller town of Winston. Speaking from personal experience, this is fun for kids and adults alike. Here’s a story from the Mail Tribune newspaper’s Joy magazine about it: http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070620/JOY/706200302&cid=sitesearch There’s also the Douglas County Museum of Natural and Cultural History. And you’re very close to the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, which as the name implies is one of the most scenic drives in the region, with numerous waterfalls... More

Easygoing elegance. Relaxed sophistication. This is what the Italians call 'bella figura.' This is Aquariva. Importing the easy chic of Fellini's Rome to Portland's present, Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar offers a seasonal Italian-inspired menu by Executive Chef Drew Lockett in its dramatic space on the banks of the Willamette River just minutes from downtown. Located adjacent to the Avalon Hotel & Spa, Aquariva Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar is perfectly placed at the river's edge, just off Macadam Avenue. Aquariva is open for... More