It’s going to sound clichéd to say so, but you haven’t lived until you’ve seen Tony Smiley play music. Also known as The Loop Ninja, Smiley is a one-man band who singlehandedly puts most multiple-member ...

This week, I visit northeast Oregon to visit a family who risked it all for the promise of a new start at a place you can visit called ‘Hot Lake Springs.’ Outdoor moments in Northeast Oregon’s ...

Some call it the ‘rugged edge of the Oregon coast’ where the sun and surf meet to leave you spellbound and breathless. This week, I escaped to Cape Perpetua Scenic Area where in winter ...

Skiing in Oregon isn’t just about the vertical. Our mountains and meadows also offer great access to Nordic skiing. Here are some ideas to get you kicking and gliding on those skinny skis. Ski Trillium Lake’s ...

There’s a stark beauty to Oregon in winter, and even more so in its wild creatures — a majestic bald eagle perched in a leafless snag, a regal Rocky Mountain elk bull ranging in a ...

If you’re in Salem and you don’t like the weather, whether it be too hot or too cold, one fun thing to do is gallery hop. Map out a short list of art galleries in the ...

If you want to have winter fun but you’re not into downhill skiing or snowboarding, tubing is perfectfor its ease and simplicity — plus, it’s perfect for youngsters and those young at heart. On a sunlit ...

Watching the first sunrise of 2012 from the top of Mount Hood with my close friend Carlos Martinez was so beautiful it was almost impossible to describe. However what was truly amazing was the ...

This week, I headed to the Willamette River with a rod, reel and spirit of adventure to learn more about Oregon’s famous dinosaur fish species called “sturgeon.” Steve Williams says his fishing doesn’t slow despite what ...

Not a snow person? Then you’ll be happy to hear that the mountains aren’t the only place for wintertime adventuring. Oregon’s coast is the perfect destination wintertime kayaking. There are many reasons to try winter kayaking ...

We’re not ashamed to admit that sometimes the best part of the ski day is après ski. So go ahead and steal first chair at Ski Bowl, Timberline or Meadows, but take time to enjoy ...

It’s open season in Eastern Oregon — on microbrews, that is. Between now and April 30, beer lovers can participate in the Eastern Oregon “Beer Tag” Controlled Hunt. Here’s how it works: Procure a Beer Tag ...

Some people think we’re crazy for hopping in our kayaks when it’s 35 degrees and drizzling, but if you love to paddle, there are many reasons to get out in the rain. If you wait ...

Whether we’re sipping the perfect Oregon pinot, skiing fresh powder, or traveling down Highway 101 on the coast seeking the best bowl of chowder, we have enjoyed bringing you another year of stories from the ...

As we wind down another year of exploring Oregon’s great outdoors, I look back on a few of my favorite Oregon winter adventures. As I look back on these adventures, I continue to ...

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically here ...

Most folks are fortunate to be able to explore the Oregon outdoors anytime they wish, but what if your reality is that an outdoor escape a million miles away? Recently, I went on a getaway ...

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically ...

Since we are gearing up to celebrate the holidays, we asked for some ideas from Daniel Jacobsen, mixmaster at the Irving Street Kitchen bar, who tells us he makes “classic style cocktails with a local ...

This week, I head to three holiday lighting extravaganzas that are perfect for all the right reasons for youngsters and those young at heart. Dilley: In Dilley, Oregon the winter weather may be cold and frightful, ...

We’re savoring the end of 2011 and want to go out on a sweet note. For inspiration, we stopped in at Cacao in Portland to ask for recommendations on Oregon chocolatiers. Sasha Freivalds, barista and ...

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically here ...

This week, I took the McKenzie River Scenic Byway into heart of the Oregon cascades east of Eugene and discovered a hot shot for a cold spell – Belknap Hot Springs. State Highway 126 is timeless ...

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically here ...

This week, I took a respite from the holiday hustle and bustle to savor a place meant for the quiet times along the Little Nestucca River in Tillamook County. The waterway cuts a beeline thru the ...

Attention last minute shoppers: You got behind in your gift buying, but you can still give the very best to the people you love. Send a little piece of Oregon to the special folks on ...

Our long awaited ski season has finally arrived, and it is time to go a-shredding on the mountain! Those turns brings on the burn — in legs, arms and core muscles. So don’t forget to ...

Remember running home after school in winter to grab your ice skates and head down to the local pond? Or maybe you grew up in the city and that was just something you saw in ...

We came across this amazing time-lapse video of Oregon night skies from our friends at Uncage the Soul last night.   To say that this film is a breathtaking testament to the amazing beauty of ...

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically ...