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Grant’s Getaways: All Oregon Boat
Oregon’s rivers and streams are home to some of the finest outdoor adventures in the country and there is unique history in a watercraft design that some call the “All Oregon Boat.” When you sit between …
Grant’s Getaways: Geocaching
Cathy Rice lets her fingers “do the finding” of her family’s next outdoor adventure! Cathy Rice and her family live in Wilsonville, but have explored much of Oregon as a part of a growing group of …
Grant’s Outdoor Tip of the Week: Fort Stevens State Park
It is a lot of fun to catch Dungeness Crabs and all of Oregon’s estuaries offer wonderful opportunities for a day’s adventure.
If you wish to visit Astoria and try your luck in the Columbia River …
Oregon’s Strawberry Mountain is Tops!
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Oregon’s high east-central plateau is dominated by numerous forested mountain ranges rising above fertile rangeland, with enough …
Grant’s Getaways: South Slough Estuary
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Once you travel the Cape Arago Highway that skirts a lonesome and lovely section of the Southern Oregon coast, it may become a road …
Grant’s Getaways: Fishing for Kings
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Despite the wild and wet weather of the past few weeks October is prime time for “King Fishing.” King Chinook Salmon, that is! There is a simple …
Grant’s Getaways: Wildwood Recreation Area
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This week’s Grant’s Getaway offers a unique adventure for folks searching for a place to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the fall season.
You’ll enjoy hiking …
Geocaching and Camping at Timothy Lake
I love how geocaching enhances any outdoor activity. Hiking a trail I might not otherwise have taken – paddling to a cove previously unknown – driving to a scenic vista slightly out of my way. …
Grant’s Getaways: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
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Fall has arrived and for many people that signals the start of Oregon’s fall hunting seasons.
This week, I discovered that women who have always …
Grant’s Getaways: Black Rock Mountain Biking
This week, I traveled to Polk County to discover a little piece of cycling heaven for mountain bike riders called Black Rock Mountain. Located across 500 acres of Oregon State Forest at Black Rock …
Dawn’s Oregon 150 Challenge: Rogue River Thrills
What do 85,000 people in the world have in common every year? Apparently a love for the thrilling ride aboard one of the Hellgate Jetboat Excursions in Grants Pass. Running from May …
Grant’s Getaways: Tree Climbing
High above the Willamette Valley in the Willamette National Forest, follow the roadway that traces a trail along Fall River, near Lowell, Oregon and you could discover adventure that’s guaranteed to take you to new …
Seven Brides a Brewing
It all started in a garage in the small town of Silverton where five guys regularly got together to make home brew. The salesman of the group thought that their beer was good enough …
Dawn’s Oregon 150 Challenge: Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge
When reference is made to ‘wide open spaces’, many people think of Texas, which, in its own right, is a big chunk of real estate. However, if you REALLY want to find an …
Grant’s Getaways: Buoy 10
This week, I head for the big, broad Columbia River in this week’s Grant’s Getaways to follow a silver rush – a silvery rush of salmon swimming up the river past a sports fishing mecca …
On the Road with Oregon Bounty – Day Two: Oregon Coast
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Day Two: Oregon Coast
As a child growing up in Oregon, I was a fisherman by default. …
Grant’s Getaways: Scappoose Bay Kayaking
If mid-summer heat waves get you down, perhaps it’s time for a cool retreat!
This week’s Grant’s Getaway promises a refreshing escape as I go aboard a small boat on a huge river. It’s the sort …
Majestic Mount Jefferson and Magical Jefferson Park
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Towering 10,497 feet (3,199 m) and second in size to Mt. Hood, lofty Mt. Jefferson adds to …
Grant’s Getaways: Metolius River
Oregon’s rivers fascinate us! They offer cool, restful moments along their shady shorelines and that’s the basis for this week’s Grant’s Getaways.
This week, I travel to Central Oregon to visit a river that has earned …
What’s Going On in Oregon this August?
This month, we’ve got food on our minds – juicy berries, artisan cheese, organic brew – so it’s a good thing the Oregon Bounty celebration is just around the corner. Mark your calendar because we’ve …
Grant’s Getaways: High Cascade Canoe
Central Oregon’s Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is a path once taken, you’ll never want to leave, but —you might try a summer detour! We did just that at Sparks Lake, 25 miles west of Bend …
Hidden Treasure in Oregon’s Coastal Dunes
The dunes of the Oregon coast had never been at the top of my list of places to hike and explore. Growing up around the pine forests of Northeast Oregon, being the son of a …
Crater Lake in a Day
Confession: I’m a sucker for bus tours. In fact, I was once called “The Concierge’s Dream” while on vacation. I earned this name after booking two tours in one day while on vacation in Hawaii. …
Grant’s Getaways: Ocean Coho Fishing
A huge rush of Silver Salmon – also known as Coho Salmon – is swimming along the Oregon coast this summer. Oregon fishery managers peg the “run” of coastal Coho at more than a …
Summertime in Bend
I am a Bend native. I’m told not many people have met one of us before. The boom in Bend has temporarily ended, but it’s still a hot tourist destination for the summer. Like everyone …
Grant’s Getaways: Country Golf
We head outdoors to discover the wonderful world of Country Golf on this week’s “Grant’s Getaway.”
Whether a beginner or an established player, discover three distinct courses across the Willamette Valley that are family-owned, affordable, close …
Geocaching Oregon
A few years ago I was introduced to a fun – many would say addicting – game of high-tech treasure hunting called geocaching. It is essentially a game of hide and seek using GPS devices. …
Experience Excitement “Unplugged” this Summer
School is out and summer is here. It’s time to “unplug” from the electronic chaos of everyday life and get outside for a little adventure. Oregon is blessed with an abundance of Wild & …
Splashing Around Oregon
The weather’s warming up. Soon it’ll be downright toasty, and you’ll be wishing yourself into the Oregon outdoors for a little water adventure. In Oregon, you can hang ten at the Pacific Ocean, get splashed …
Grant’s Getaways: Marys Peak
It’s noted for dizzying views of the sprawling valley and high Cascade Mountains too, so put on your hiking boots, don’t forget the camera as he takes us high atop Marys Peak. It’s the size …
Grant’s Getaways Sneak Peek: Mary’s Peak
This week, we’ll climb to new highs high above the Willamette Valley. Pack your hiking boots and don’t forget your camera, we’re going to Mary’s Peak.
Grant’s Getaways: Dinosaur of a Fish
It is a fact of Pacific Northwest angling life that few fish species that swim in our rivers or streams can match the massive size and strength of the prehistoric fish called “sturgeon.” Sturgeon can …
Salmon Creek in the Snow
As I sit here now a MAJOR spring storm is happening outside packed with high winds, heavy rain and I am guessing lighting…too many trees around my house to see. This is day six …
Grant’s Getaways: Three for One
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This is the time of year when I refuse to let the grass grow under my feet because there is simply so much to …
Grant’s Getaways: Crabbing & Clamming
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Summer days are the getaway days for families on the go – perhaps to set out on a camping trip or a stream side picnic lunch. …
Seski’s Oregon 150 Challenge – Outdoors
The official mascot of Oregon’s 150th Birthday, Seski the Sasquatch, has been hard at work completing his Oregon 150 Challenge. While Seski isn’t eligible to win one of the Grand Oregon Tours, he still wanted …
Central Oregon’s Best Kept Secrets
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Once in awhile when we are traveling, we are gripped in nostalgia for yesteryear… a simpler time …
Gone Fishing!
Dust off your gear, secure a fishing license and hit the water – you’ve got some fish to catch this summer.
In Oregon, the diversity and quality of angling is unlike any other place in the …
Pick a Site and Pitch at Tent – Camping in Oregon
Camping in Oregon is a feast for the senses. There’s the smoky smell of campfire, the sweet taste of sticky marshmallow S’mores, the sound of chirping birds and babbling creeks, the sight of green trees …
The Waterfall That Was Almost Forgotten, Abiqua Falls
A bit of exploration one late afternoon online lead me to a photo of an inspiring waterfall just outside of Mt. Angel, Oregon. The description read “rough hike, rougher road, well worth it.” So I …
Grant’s Getaways: Stub Stewart State Park
The calendar says it all: summer’s almost here, school will soon be out, so let the camping season begin at the newest Oregon State Park Campground.
The scale of Oregon’s newest state park campground, called Stub …
River to Rails
When’s the last time you went on a train ride?
How about rafting and hopping a train, all in the same day?
There’s a unique ‘River to Rails’ day trip in northeast Oregon where you can pull …
“Twilight” Tour of the Columbia Gorge
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It was a moody afternoon and I was racking my brain trying to figure out what to …
Grant’s Getaways: Tillamook Forest Center
One of the great pleasures about travel across Oregon is that there is an endless supply of fascinating stories waiting to be told.
One of the most intriguing and exciting story was born in the forest …
Mt. Ashland 2009, Part 2
“Hon, this bath tub is AMAZING!” I started laughing because she was as pumped up while describing the bath tub for almost five minutes the way I would describe a ski hill. Alia …
Mt. Ashland 2009, Part One
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Surprises are funny; they are liked by some and disliked by others. However, I think everyone …
Grant’s Getaways: The Trail of Ten Falls
“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day.”
Have you ever found yourself humming this well-known ditty on a gray April afternoon?
Never?
Yeah, right!
Fact is, endless spring showers that are splintered only by occasional slices of sunshine …
Exploring Spring Time Hiking In Oregon
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Oregon winters are a lot of fun, with plenty of snow sports activities, but by the time …
Grant’s Getaways Sneak Peek: Trail of Ten Falls
On this week’s episode of Grant’s Getaways, we head to the Cascade Mountain foothills, where waterfalls are prime. So, lace up your hiking boots and don’t forget your camera as we head to Silver Falls …
Springtime in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon is worth seeing, whatever time of year you manage to get down there.
I’ve heard several connoisseurs of the canyon argue that an early spring look at those imposing walls is an entirely different …
Grant’s Getaways: Marine Science in Newport
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If you’re ready to feel the wind in your hair and the salty spray on your face, Grant McOmie has a Grant’s Getaway that will …
Grant’s Getaways Sneak Peek: Marine Science in Newport
Ready to feel the wind in your hair and the salty spray on your face? Friday’s Grant’s Getaway to Newport at Yaquina Bay may be the perfect adventure for you. We head to Newport to …
Road Trip!
This spring, take advantage of stable gas prices and hit the Oregon road. These three scenic drives offer displays of Oregon’s brilliant spring colors, from vibrant fields of tulips to soft pink and white cherry …
Gone Yurting…
The price is right! From around $27 to $39 per night, Oregon State Parks have yurts and cabins available to rent at some of the most scenic areas in the state, from Beverly Beach State …
Best in the West
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“This is the best snow I have ever ridden!” was my favorite quote overheard in the lift …
Grant’s Getaways: Whitewater Steelhead Fishing
Oregon is blessed with abundant rivers that offer countless whitewater rapids. In fact, many of the state’s rivers provide thrilling settings for exciting outdoor adventures.
On this week’s “Grant’s Getaway,” we enjoy a whitewater rafting trip …
Hiking Through Oregon’s History
Hiking Oregon’s Rogue River trail with White Water Warehouse owner and trail guide, Bob Meister, is more than a trek; it is a history lesson. The 43-mile hike lasts for 4 days and 3 nights …
Walking the Greenway Trail on Swan Island
Swan Island, an industrial hub in North Portland, home to heavy industry and distribution warehouses, would seem an unlikely location for a trail for wildlife viewing on the Willamette River. Those who do walk this …
Best Little Ski Hill in Northeast Oregon
Near the top of my list of favorite things about Wallowa County is whiskers on kittens and brown paper packages tied – no, wrong list. Here it is: Ferguson Ridge Ski Area. The local ski …
Get Back to Nature – Urban Hikes
In Oregon, you can have an exciting city experience and get back to nature in the same trip – often in the same day. Most, if not all, major cities in Oregon offer nature trails …
Back in the Saddle on Saddle Mountain
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My buddy and I hadn’t climbed anything in a long time. Saturday, February 7 was going to …
32 Degrees and Snowing?
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The gear is ready, the car is packed, and the family is excited to hit the slopes …
Winter Days on the Coast, But Not Like Winter
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This past January saw a gloomy cold hanging over most of the state. Mostly, that is, except …
Quiet on the Mountain: Three Oregon Mountain Trails
Fresh powder is dumping on Oregon’s mountains so get out and enjoy the fluffy stuff. We put together a few ideas that will take you beyond the lifts and into the peaceful backcountry.
Wallowa Alpine …
Portland, Oregon – Bike City, USA
Oregonians already know that our communities are extremely “bike friendly”; in fact, the cities of Ashland, Bend, Beaverton, Corvallis, Eugene and Portland have all been designated as “Bicycle-Friendly Communities” by the League of American Bicyclists. …
2009 Resolutions (Part 4) – Spend More Time with your Family
Editor’s Note: With a new year comes new resolutions and we’ve got a load of ideas for 2009. This is a four part series reflecting on how to make a “fresh start” in 2009. (Read …
2009 Resolutions (Part 3) – Say Goodbye to Stress…
Editor’s Note: With a new year comes new resolutions and we’ve got a load of ideas for 2009. This is a four part series reflecting on how to make a “fresh start” in 2009. (Read …
2009 Resolutions (Part 2) – See Something Spectacular
Editor’s Note: With a new year comes new resolutions and we’ve got a load of ideas for 2009. This is a four part series reflecting on how to make a “fresh start” in 2009. (Read …
Impromptu Adventure at Bagby Hot Springs
While it is possible to get in over one’s head when traveling adventures are insufficiently mapped out, it’s also the case that spontaneity can lead to sweet roads less traveled. A recent impromptu adventure found …
A Cozy Meal at Deschutes Brewery in Portland
The brisk winter day is perfect for bundling up and exploring the outdoors, and then traveling somewhere cozy to warm up. This past weekend, my boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious meal at Deschutes Brewery …
A Break in the Weather, A Day at the Beach… Pacific City!
Today was the first in many days (probably around 2-3 weeks) that the sun decided to shine. Today also, fortunately for me, coincided with my day off. I made the most of the opportunity and …
Netarts, A Crabbing Story
Winter is a great time for crabbing. Our good friend Dermot recently launched his own crabbing excursion, and has some great tips for the expert (as well as the newbie, or even the wannabe) crabber. …
Central Oregon’s Grand Slam – Four Unique Fisheries In Four Guilt-Free Days
I almost felt guilty calling this work. Almost. I found myself getting defensive with friends and co-workers, trying to justify to them that just because I am a fly fishing junkie doesn’t mean a fly …
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Editor’s Note: Serena Becker and Jeramy Vallianos are avid hikers who work for Walk for Wildlands, a company that raises awareness for preserving the environment. Serena and Jeramy have also participated in a program that …
Take a Hike Through Washington County’s Wild Side
If a community’s wealth can be measured by its wealth of wildness, Washington County may be on of the riches places around with wildlife at every turn at Jackson Bottom Wetlands in Hillsboro.
A Trek to Bird-Watching Heaven – Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
While the weather still remained amicable, my friend Linda and I decided ditch the hustle and bustle of daily life and venture to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon, located a mere six-hour drive …
Just Dune It at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Of all my wife’s great ideas, this one is possibly her best: a camping expedition to the vast Sahara-like landscapes on the Oregon Coast known as “the Dunes.”
Our campsite—especially uncrowded in the off-season past Labor …
If You Build It (again), They Will Come (again and again)…
One of the great joys each year during my On the Road with Oregon Bounty journey is carving out at least a day on the Southern Oregon Coast. Sure, I love spending a few …
Adventures in Oregon
In April 2008, I wrote an essay and drew a picture for the explOREGON contest. I never imagined that those simple things would lead to my winning a trip to Oregon. Like anyone else, I …
A Metolius Retreat
Central Oregon is a top destination for most Oregonians. People living in the Willamette Valley head there to find sunshine during the dark days of winter for sun and skiing in the high-desert air. …
Ketchup With the Big Tomato!
What is big, red and rides around in a tomato-red 1946 pick-up truck? Why it’s the Big Tomato of course.
The Big Tomato, a 20-foot-tall ginormous veggie (or is it a fruit?), is cruising Oregon …
Birding in Oaks Bottom
A group of interested birders, some amateur and some experienced, joined Mike Houck, an Urban Naturalist with the Portland Audubon Society, for a three-hour tour of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland’s first urban refuge. Across …
Eastern Oregon Adventure Part #2: Weathering the Extremes
We left our cool retreat up in the heart of the Blue Mountains with the intent of exploring the last section of Oregon that I’d not been to (and probably the most remote part, too).
This …
Eastern Oregon Adventure Part #1: Blue Mountain Hideaway
One of Oregon’s biggest kept outdoor secrets is the Blue Mountains. Located in Central Eastern Oregon, the “Blues,” as locals affectionately refer to them, are not spectacular snow-capped mountains, but instead are much …
An Adventure in Nature – Camping in Oregon
In Oregon, there are more than 50 state parks with campgrounds located in the most beautiful parts of the state, from oceanfront at the coast to lakeside in the high desert. In addition to state …
Demo Day at Black Rock Mountain Bike Park
Demo day at Black Rock
Last February, we told you about Black Rock, Oregon’s “most killer” mountain bike parks (read the article here); check out the following video from “demo day” last Sunday at the park.
Located …
Salmon Fishing- It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over…
Needless to say it has been a tough year to be a salmon and a tough year to be a salmon pursuer. With the crazy weather, cold water, low counts, and seasonal closures one …
Silver Star Mountain’s 5-Star Views
Travel in the Pacific Northwest sometimes sees no borders, and while this is a Travel Oregon blog, one hike in nearby Washington State is just too good to pass up… it starts with humble beginnings …
Couple Climbs Oregon’s 100 Highest Points
Pam Otley and Jay Avery of Salem recently became the first couple to climb the 100 highest points in Oregon. Of all the places they’ve climbed, their favorite points were found in the Wallowas.
Otely said, …
U.S. Mail Boats on the Rogue River
When planning our trip to the southern Oregon coast in August 2006, my niece Katie and I had only heard of the jet boat tours out of Gold Beach but had never had the chance …
Hiking Through the Long Winter
This past winter, Oregon got a pretty good helping of snow. In fact, in some areas, there’s still snow several feet deep at fairly low elevations. What this means to hikers and backpackers is more …
Last Minute Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend
If you’re counting down the hours to the long weekend but don’t yet have plans, never fear! Oregon has a number of fun and relaxing activities and events to fit your every need.
Looking to plan …
A Cannon Beach Getaway
After a sunny drive through Portland across to 101 and onto Cannon Beach, my boyfriend and I were greeted by eager shoppers roaming Hemlock Street downtown of the tiny coastal town. As soon as we …
Kids: Be Sure to explOregon!
Hey, Kids!
Summer’s almost here and school is just about over, which is a perfect time to win a trip to the beach. You and your family will have the chance to check out tidepools at …
Exciting Outdoor Adventures in Hood River
The Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge is an excellent location for outdoor adventures, even if you don’t quite think you’re outdoorsy! From biking to hiking and dune buggy rides, there is an activity for all ages, …
Hiking Silver Falls State Park
Now that the sun has finally begun to poke through the clouds, the weather is just about perfect for an afternoon hike. And I’ve found that even if the weather is unpredictable, Silver Falls is …
Oregon Halibut Season Starts Tomorrow!
If you’ve got a hankering for a delicious halibut dinner, you’re in luck! The Pacific halibut season opens May 1 on the Oregon Coast.
Matt Blume caught a halibut last year (picture above) and stated, “It …
What’s Going On In Oregon This April?
Pack your tent, fishing pole, and a good book for an adventure in Oregon’s great outdoors.
Then test your culinary skills with this month’s delicious braised lamb and old-fashioned s’mores recipes. After you’re done, tell us …
Oregon’s Grand Canyon
Video courtesy of Ouzel Outfitters
By Brian Sykes of Ouzel Outfitters
Hidden away in the southeastern corner of Oregon is a little known natural wonder. A place where golden eagles soar alongside massive cliffs tinged pink …
A Trip to Hells Canyon
We woke up to the first beautiful, warm Sunday of the season. The sun was bright, the birds were singing, and the sweet smell of Baker County spring was in the air. It …
All Comers Meet 2008
I have learned that not all mountain biking events are alike, some are downhill races that last just 4 minutes, while others are multi-day races or events that are simply fun to attend. The All …
A Hike to Wauna Point
It’s a tough decision on where to go and what to see in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area, or just the “Gorge”, as everyone fondly refers to this section just east of Portland. …
A Letter From Travel Oregon Magazine’s Very Own Editor
The team at Travel Oregon is very excited to unveil the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of Travel Oregon magazine. Inside you’ll find gorgeous photography and great stories about white water river rafting, organic craft beer, horsemanship, …
Yurtin’ It on the Oregon Coast
I’ve always loved camping, but cold temperatures and the task of setting up camp have made me a bit reticent to plan a trip. That is, until the sun poked through the Oregon clouds …
10 Best Bets for Cross Country Skiing in Oregon
Wonderous views, crisp cool snow, and an excellent workout- what more could you ask for? Cross country skiing is a great activity for children and adults, and a fun way for friends and families to …
Salmon River Forest Wonders
Not too far from the base of Mount Hood, just about 40 minutes from Portland, lies a lush rainforest that proves to be one of the area’s most endearing hikes.
Located near the town of Welches, …
Lights, Camera, Action! Movies Filmed in Oregon
Oregon has long been a filming destination for Hollywood movies, from classics like The Goonies and Kindergarten Cop (both filmed at the Oregon coast) to not-yet-released films starring the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Dakota Fanning, …
Be On The Lookout For This Year’s Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic
If you’re in the mood to ride some sweet waves this season, you’re in luck! The 3rd Annual Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic is expected to take place during November or December of 2007, depending …
Waldo Lake in the Fall
Life has been really busy since I last wrote an entry for the blog. I got married and have been busy with other things life threw my way. Sorry I haven’t written in a …
Finding The Hidden Treasure of Oregon’s Coast
Oregon’s spectacular coastline is haunted by tales of ghastly shipwrecks, haunted light houses, and tall tales of treasure stashed away never to be found again. Some of those stories center on Neahkahnie Mountain, which just …
Pure Pleasure…A Relaxing Hike 10 Minutes Outside of Eugene
If you’re like me, it’s easy to fall into the mindset that finding time for a fun outdoor adventure on a weeknight just seems impossible. But at the challenge of my ever-adventurous mother, my …
A Trip to Hood River’s Hops Festival
The Fourth Annual Hood River Hops Festival on Oct. 6th was the perfect way to spend a Saturday. Coming from Portland we headed east on I-84 down the Columbia River Gorge. This is a terrific …
A Trek Through McMinnville and Dayton With Travel Oregon’s International Department
Good food, great camaraderie, and fly fishing…can you think of a better way to spend part of the day? Recently, five of my colleagues and I had the opportunity to experience all of that.
We …
A Great Day for Golf – Tokatee Golf Club
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning in mid-October. The choices are to organize the workshop after the summer projects, or go GOLFING! After weighing the options for about a second, this past Sunday I …
A Weekend Excursion in Bend, Oregon- Part 2
This blog is a continuation of Jamie’s last post, on her adventures in Bend.
You Better Believe I Can Carry a Canoe…
That’s right, I was put up to the challenge. We got to the storage …
Oakridge Oregon: A Mountain Biking Mecca
Mountain biking enthusiasts everywhere are spreading their love for this sport, by transforming the Oakridge/Westfir area into a mountain biking mecca. Check out comments from Randy Dreiling, owner of Oregon Adventures, on this growing phenomenon.
“Oakridge/Westfir, …
A Ramble in Oregon’s Fall Woods
It’d been awhile since Brad and I had laced up our hiking boots, and autumn is one of the best times to enjoy some great hikes, so off we went.
We decided to hit one of …
The Perfect Honeymoon- Hiking The Oregon Cascades
Only rabid hikers would consider taking to the trails to celebrate wedded bliss, but that’s what Brad and I did following our wedding a week ago, being the avid backpackers that we are!
After a small, …
Kayaking The Siletz River
Standing on the dock of D Lake in Lincoln City, wishing we hadn’t left our jackets in the car, my niece and I couldn’t help but feel discouraged. Our plan was clearly falling apart. …
Oregon Hiking Tips: Be A Prepared Hiker
One of the most common mistakes made when venturing into Oregon’s magnificent outdoor wilderness is to venture forth without a map.
Oregon’s got some great cities and towns, but there’s a lot of wilderness out there …
Huckleberry Fever – and Two Surprises
Ahh, mid-August. ‘Tis the time to enjoy the bounty of Oregon both in the Willamette Valley and up in the mountains. Oregon’s higher altitudes are home to a multitude of wild berries, from …
Oregon Hiking Tips: How To Be A Smart Hiker
One of the things about hiking in Oregon’s rugged areas is that sometimes you can find yourself far away from civilization and resources. If you are in the middle of the wilderness, and let’s …
On Top Of The World- Hiking Cooper Spur
This Sunday morning dawned pretty gray, but true Oregonians get out and hike no matter what the weather may throw at us. So after an extra cup of coffee, off we went.
As we headed to …
Summer in the Oregon Mountains
I have been blogging all winter/spring about what to do in the Oregon Mountains…well it’s summer and there is still plenty of fun to be had in the beautiful white-capped Oregon Mountains (and surrounding areas)!
Oregon …
Learning to Snowboard at Timberline Lodge
(Video: Rick Wilmes, Timberline Snowboard/Ski School Instructor on the program)
“We’re going to learn how to snowboard this season,” I exclaimed to my wife Jessica as Oregon was buried by a mountain of fresh powder in …
Glorious Oregon Hikes – Park Meadow Trail in Central Oregon
July is one of Oregon’s most glorious outdoor months when it comes to the mountains in Oregon, and with the 4th of July holiday upon us, we decided to head out and enjoy the …
Siltcoos River Trail by Kayak
On a recent gorgeous Oregon morning, I found myself sitting in a bright yellow kayak on Siltcoos Lake near Florence, Oregon. It had just stopped raining and the sun was starting to peek through the …
Five Favorite Sailing Spots in Oregon
Jill Andrick lives on a 25’ sailboat in North Portland, and is always ready to go boating on Oregon’s world-class waterways – whether by sail or canoe.
The Columbia around Portland
Portland has the largest population of …
Five Favorite Fishing Spots in Oregon
Wallowa Lake
Flanked by the Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wallowa Mountains, there arguably is no more scenic fishing lake in Oregon than Wallowa Lake near Joseph. Its crystalline waters are stocked with rainbow trout …
The Scoop on Cannon Beach and Seaside…
Seaside and Cannon Beach are two of the most popular North Coast destinations in Oregon. The Lewis and Clark trail ended at what is now Seaside, a resort town famous for its promenade. …
Another Day Of Hiking, Dining & Wine Tasting in Oregon
Recently I had the pleasure of having my favorite sibling (actually he’s my only sibling) come to visit me from Columbus, Ohio. After much harassment, I convinced my brother visit for a weekend so …
Five Favorite Paddle Trips in Oregon
Travis Williams is Executive Director of Willamette Riverkeeper. He knows the Willamette almost by heart, and has paddled many of Oregon’s other rivers, lakes, and estuaries.
John Day River
The allure of the John Day—one of …
Five Favorite Waterski /Wakeboard Spots in Oregon
Oregon has a multitude of first-rate waterways well-suited for every water sport imaginable. We have teamed up with the Oregon State Marine Board to explore and share our favorite waterways. Be sure to tune in …
My 1st Real Spring Ride in the Willamette Valley
Spring in Oregon is always interesting and our first ride of the season proved that. Sure we have ridden the fun trails close to Oakridge- trails that are a short distance from our houses …
Inside Scoop – Behind the Making of 365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon
What does it take to build a visual mosaic of 365 Extraordinary Days in Oregon?
Coffee, sugar, lost sleep and an army of dedicated and enthusiastic staff, partners and vendors!
The Travel Oregon (TO) office has been …
Sugar Cones, Sand and Sun in Cannon Beach
Sometimes the spontaneous getaways are the best kind. Sometimes you just have to make work stop. Sometimes, when you do this, you can make time stand still, for just a little while. …
Goats, Davey Jones and Carnivorous Plants – the Oregon Coast has it all!
A team from Travel Oregon participated in the Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup. After breakfast at White’s Restaurant in Salem (since 1936!) we headed towards the coast.
The whale watchers were also out in force but …
Mountain Biking Trails in Oregon
By Randy Dreiling
*This entry is a continuation of Adventures in Mountain Biking, posted on 3/28/2007
Randy Dreiling, one of our resident mountain biking gurus, has decided to share his favorite biking trails in Oregon. Read on …
Inside Scoop: The World’s First Dedicated, Lift-Assisted Downhill & Freeride Mountain Bike Park
Fat-tire fanatics already know that hundreds of mountain trails, designated bike lanes and widened shoulders make Oregon a haven for incredible bicycling adventures (just have a look at the trails on our site).
We’re psyched to …
Romance In Oregon- Food, Scenery, and Much More!
This February, romance is in the air. From breathtaking mountain tops to exquisite cuisine, Oregon’s got your one-stop-shop for Valentine’s Day. While there are endless possibilities when it comes to romantic places in Oregon, we’ve …
Snowshoeing in Big Springs Sno Park
On January 6th, 2007, it was a winter wonderland in the Santiam Pass Winter Recreation Area (about 2 hours east of Salem, Oregon). Huge Ponderosa Pines covered in thick, white velvet at Big …
Happy New Year from Oregon!
We hope that by now the confetti has been cleaned up and the empty champagne bottles have been recycled….it’s time for a brand new year!
Now that the holiday season is over, it’s time to get …
Surf’s Up Dude! World’s Top Surfers Descend on Nelscott Reef (Lincoln City, Central Oregon Coast)
Surfing in Oregon? It’s true. With just about 48 hours notice, the world’s top surfers are descending on the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City for the Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic. The …
What’s on tap this thanksgiving weekend in Oregon? Turkey, pinot noir, powder, and a civil war!
Oregon Bounty 2006 Day Three: Eastern Oregon – A Taste Of The Source
I’m about as far east in Oregon as one can get without tumbling into Hells Canyon. After a stunning drive up the Columbia River and through the Blue Mountains, I landed in Baker City. The …
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