Crater Lake is the only national park in the state of Oregon, but if you think that’s all this pretty Pacific Northwest state has going for it, think again. In fact, you could easily base a very manageable Oregon vacation around visits to other federally protected areas from national monumen...

Oregon is a state that runs from rock strewn shores to salty bays, vast rivers to lofty volcanic peaks, glacier alpine lakes and high altitude desert, making it a hot spot for bird variety. In fact, bird watching is popular enough in these parts to merit the creation of a well-rounded list of bird...

By spring, when the rain clouds in Portland, Oregon, have begun to dissipate, locals ditch the umbrellas and head for open air. Thanks to good greenspace planning, this city boasts thousands of acres of undeveloped greenery within city limits, including massive Forest Park, which alone takes in over...

They say that life is a beach, and if you’re planning a get-away to the Pacific Northwest, an Oregon vacation might go right to the top of your list. After all, they do have nearly three hundred miles of truly beautiful beach worth considering. But let’s say that, family in tow, you&rs...

So you’re planning a stay in the “Rose City” and the time comes to find a Portland, Oregon, hotel in which to rest your weary head. And Portland has some fine hotels, both boutique and international chains, that could go on your list. But we have a suggestion. Get off the beaten path a little with a...

Oregon has only been a state since 1859, but don’t let that fool you into thinking you won’t find, amongst a very well-rounded selection of Oregon hotels, someplace historic to rest your weary head. Au contraire. There’s actually a fine range of options to consider with a story o...

Pioneers made the rough trip cross-country more than a century ago to put hand to plow in the fertile farmlands of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It’s significantly easier these days to enjoy a share of Oregon’s bounty without spending so much as a day in the fields, though in seaso...

Most visitors bound to the Pacific Northwest for pleasure purposes come in summer. Then the valleys are sunny, the beaches less blustery and the roads snow free. But if your work schedule is making summer Oregon travel difficult, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to tell you t...

Just in case you blinked recently, here’s a newsflash: the Pacific Northwest has become a major center for wine production, both boutique and big business. And while Washington state makes more than three times the wine that Oregon does (though both are dwarfed in terms of sheer barrels by C...

Portland, Oregon, hotels run a wild, and often luxurious gamut. There are, of course, the usual suspects - Marriot, Hilton and Westin - as well as a whole slew of affordable mid-range possibilities and even a handful of budget possibilities. So though it might be tempting to luxuriate in the service...