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The Travel Oregon Blog
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Have you wondered how distillers get a full-grown pear into a bottle of brandy, or what fresh produce would entice chefs at their local farmers market? Folks with a penchant for intimate culinary experiences and an interest in embracing Oregon's splendor will delight in Oregon Bounty, a two-month celebration this fall.
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Grant’s Getaways: Backyard Bird Watching in Oregon

When is a birdhouse a ‘home?” Oh, that’s easy! It’s when feathered residents move in and build a nest. “Birding” is a popular outdoor recreational activity for many Oregonians– whether it’s watching ...

24 feb 12

Chocolate and cheese, please

Cheese and chocolate lovers mark your calendars for a sweet and savory March! The Oregon Chocolate Festival takes place March 2-4 at the Ashland Springs Hotel and will showcase the sweet creations of...

21 feb 12

Grant’s Getaways: Celebrating Oregon’s Birthday!

Just ask your Oregon neighbors and you’ll find out: “What’s so special about Oregon’s Birthday?” When you reach 153 years of age, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. With Oregon celebrating it...

17 feb 12

Grant’s Getaways: Storm Watching on the Oregon Coast

Wintertime in Oregon offers a weather roller coaster ride of sorts when the gray shaded days of wind and rain are quickly followed by breaks of soothing warmth and sunshine. There’s never a dull mome...

10 feb 12

Celebrate Celtic Pride

St. Patrick’s Day rolls around just once a year, but Celtic pride reigns around the state during all seasons. If you are looking for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration, take part in the 30th ann...

07 feb 12

Bring on the Bard

Fittingly close to Valentine’s Day, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) opens this month with plays about star-crossed lovers, unrequited passion and magical romance. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Julie...

07 feb 12

Roadtrip: Alberta Street in Portland

If you’ve got a case of the mid-winter blues, we have the perfect cure — retail therapy on Alberta Street in Portland’s northeast quadrant. With dozens of unique storefronts and plenty of options for...

06 feb 12

Tony Smiley Rocks the House

Smiley the Loop Ninja 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 ...

03 feb 12

Grant’s Getaways: Hot Lake Springs

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 Grande...

03 feb 12

Grant’s Getaways: Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

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 – except for s...

27 jan 12

Skinny Ski Time – Nordic Trails in Oregon

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 Trilli...

23 jan 12

Winter Wildlife Watching in Oregon

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 snowy field. Across...

20 jan 12

The Pheremone Art Gallery— A Downtown Salem Activity

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 downtown area. Then find a parki...

19 jan 12

Grant’s Getaways: Tubing at Ski Bowl

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 ...

12 jan 12

Scaling Mt. Hood to Welcome 2012

Standing atop Mt. Hood to greet 2012 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 ...

09 jan 12

Grant’s Getaways: Willamette Sturgeon Fishing

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...

06 jan 12

Wintertime Adventure: Kayak the Coast

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 for wintertime kayaking. There are many ...

06 jan 12

Roadtrip: Hood River

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 the post-mountain sce...

06 jan 12

Eastern Oregon Beer Hunt

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 Bee...

06 jan 12

Winter Rafting & Kayaking in Oregon

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 for summe...

04 jan 12

Our Top Ten “Most Read” Stories for 2011

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 ...

30 dec 11

Grant’s Getaways: My Favorite Oregon Winter Adventures

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 be amazed by h...

29 dec 11

Meet Ask Oregon Ambassador Otis Rubottom

Cycling ambassador Otis yearns to share his thirst for empty roads and open skies with you. Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” abo...

28 dec 11

Grant’s Getaways: Adventures Without Limits

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 with folks...

23 dec 11

Meet Ask Oregon Ambassador Noel Lucky

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 fea...

21 dec 11

Toasting the season

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 loca...

19 dec 11

Grant’s Getaways: Holiday Lights in Oregon

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 ...

16 dec 11

Decadent December

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...

16 dec 11

Meet Ask Oregon Ambassador Kim Cooper Findling

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 fea...

14 dec 11

Grant’s Getaways: Roadtrip to Belknap Hot Springs

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 timeles...

08 dec 11

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