Beaches and Horses
Camping on Oregon's coast, equine style
As I galloped down the beach, the sounds of the wind and the waves and the hoofbeat of my horse swirled together with my laughter. … Continue reading
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Bull by the Fins
The solitary quest to catch Oregon's native bull trout on the fly
Clouds of dust leaped from the dirt road as I tromped steadily up a Forest Service road in the Deschutes National Forest. The fine dust … Continue reading
The Other Refuge
Oregon's Summer Lake Wildlife Area is closer and quieter than more famous Malheur Refuge - and now is the time to visit
The thing about eastern Oregon’s Summer Lake is, you don’t go there for the lake. In summertime, in fact, especially during the Western drought of … Continue reading
Passport To The Couch
Your guide to lesser known travel docu-series
There’s never been a better time to feel satisfied just by sitting on the couch. As the general population waits anxiously for a mass roll-out … Continue reading
The RV Pandemic Lifestyle
A Eugene psychologist and her daughter hit 48 states in their motorhome during the pandemic. That wanderlust has meant a boom for the RV business.
Working from home has been nothing new for Diane Hediger and her daughter, Tatyana. Living and traveling in a motorhome hasn’t been, either. The pair … Continue reading
We All Just Want to Have Fun
Your guide to traveling safely and responsibly to Oregon destinations
Between November and March, there’s no point in checking the weather in Oregon. Rain, some more rain, maybe snow, and a forecasted sunny day that … Continue reading
Malheur’s Cold Beauty
Oregon’s high desert refuge best displays its charms in the dead of winter
Most people visit Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in the spring. That’s when birds, migrating north along the Pacific Flyway, turn up by the thousands at … Continue reading
Panda Monium
Your guide to a local organization that takes eco trips to spot red pandas in the wild
I’ve only seen a red panda once in my life. I was spending the day at an amusement park with some local friends while visiting … Continue reading
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A Merry COVID-less Christmas Village
The Village Green Resort is a great 'getaway' for the holidays
Like many in this pandemic-stricken world, I often long to get away only to remember that isn’t really an option. It’s a grim realization, especially … Continue reading
Tales of the Rails
Spurred by environmentalism, train travel has received more attention as a more sustainable means of traveling. Here’s some encouragement to consider it for your next journey.
My wanderlust fantasies often center on the romantic idea of train travel. I’ll spend hours online combing through information on rail passes throughout the world, … Continue reading
The Eastern Forests are Calling
The beautiful peaks and canyons of northeastern Oregon beyond the Eagle Cap
Where in Oregon can you find peaks over 9,000 feet and a canyon more than a mile deep, all within a few miles of each … Continue reading
The End of the Tour
The time may be coming for us to stop going places for fun
Last summer, for the first time in four decades, I visited Yellowstone National Park. A 3,500-square-mile rectangle in the northwest corner of Wyoming, Yellowstone is … Continue reading
Tea Time State Travel
A few of Oregon’s hidden gems — tea shops from Springfield to Tillamook to Myrtle Creek
Oregon is known for offering many unique experiences to travellers, and its various teahouses provide a one-of-a-kind encounter that keeps customers coming back. Stretching from … Continue reading
A Cup of Hospitality
A story of tea in Istanbul
Through a glass of the Turkish çay (pronounced chai), the amber red glow of light passes through, casting it onto the two sugar cubes placed … Continue reading