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Hood River Fruit Loop: A Local’s Fall Guide
My first fall on the Hood River Fruit Loop, I made every mistake you can make on it.…
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The Oregon Coast in September: The Secret Best Month
Every year, the same thing happens. Around the third week of August, someone asks me when they should…
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When Do Leaves Change in Oregon? 2026 Fall Foliage Timing
A lifelong Oregonian’s week-by-week fall foliage calendar, from the first Cascade gold in late September to Portland’s last…
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Oregon Coast Lighthouses Guide (History, Views, and How to Visit)
Oregon’s lighthouses are scattered along 363 miles of coastline, and each one tells a different story about the…
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Portland to Bend Road Trip (Best Routes and Stops)
The drive from Portland to Bend is one of those road trips that’s almost as good as the…
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Bend in Summer (The Complete Guide to Oregon’s Adventure Capital)
Bend in summer is the reason Central Oregon’s population keeps growing. Once the snow melts and the temperatures…
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Field notes from Oregon
Where I’ve been lately, what’s worth the drive right now, and the occasional spot I probably shouldn’t share.