Travel Oregon

06/23/2026

Looking for a new summer adventure? The Newberry Country Trail offers endless opportunities for unhurried adventure on foot, wheels or kayak. Here’s where to stargaze, spelunk, mountain bike and camp in this uniquely volcanic corner of Central and Southern Oregon.

Seeking a sojourn in some of the state’s most secluded and serene natural areas? Set amidst alpine lakes and ancient lava flows, the Newberry Country Trail in Central and Southern Oregon is the spot to unplug and unwind. Located just south of Bend and Sunriver, and home to the 54,000-acre Newberry...

06/23/2026

Happy 100th birthday to the Bridge of the Gods. 🎉 Spanning the Columbia River in Cascade Locks, this iconic bridge has welcomed travelers since 1926 and remains one of the Pacific Northwest's only steel cantilevered bridges. Along Wa Pa Na Street you can take in the views from Cascade Locks Marine Park, enjoy lunch at one of the riverside eateries and purchase fresh Columbia River salmon from Native fishers. Pair your visit with a scenic cruise on the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge or a hike to the beautiful Dry Creek Falls, a 4-mile, out-and-back trail a stone's throw from town. What's your favorite thing to do in Cascade Locks? 💚

Visit this iconic bridge, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year in Cascade Locks.

06/22/2026

Ready for 3 days filled with music on the Portland Waterfront? We put headlining Glitterfox Band in the hot seat with a few Oregon-themed questions ahead of the Waterfront Blues Festival. Here's what they had to say. 🎸 🎵

Catch Glitterfox and dozens of other artists at the 39th annual Waterfront Blues Festival, featuring three days of live music across three stages along the Willamette River in downtown Portland. And don't miss going on the 4th of July to see fireworks shine above the stages and the river.

📍 Tom McCall Waterfront Park
📅 July 2–4

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06/22/2026

Across Oregon, nature-inspired play spaces are designed with accessibility in mind while helping kids connect with the state's landscapes, history and natural wonders. Which stop would your family visit first? 🌲🛝

Here are some playgrounds where your kids can burn energy and experience Oregon in a format designed just for them.

06/21/2026

Happy summer solstice! ☀️ Longer days mean more time for camping under star-filled skies, taking scenic road trips, lazy afternoons on the water and new outdoor experiences with friends. Here's how to do it all like a local. What's your favorite summer activity in Oregon?

If you’ve been watching your Instagram feed change from fall colors to spring tulips to a sparkling ocean dotted by sea stacks, it must mean one thing: summer is coming. Summer in Oregon is more than just a change of season — it’s a state of mind, a dreamy state of bliss as we head out to our ...

06/19/2026

It's hard to find a bad view in Central Oregon. Between the Cascade peaks, alpine lakes and scenic campgrounds, there's no shortage of places to enjoy this summer. ⛰️ Tag your favorite camping buddy below.

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06/19/2026

Across Oregon, Juneteenth brings communities together through music, food, history and culture. Celebrate with a parade, live music, cultural events and supporting local Black-owned businesses. How will you celebrate Juneteenth this year?

Oregon, mark your calendars for June 19 for Juneteenth celebrations featuring live music and performances, food and goods from local businesses, and the honoring of Black history in the state and across the nation.

06/18/2026

Happy Pride Month! Here are some of our favorite queer-owned restaurants to visit in Portland this summer for flavor and vibes.🌈🍴

📍 Stem Wine Bar & Friendship Kitchen — From the team behind standout Vietnamese cuisine, this wine bar pairs curated flights with a queer-friendly atmosphere, hosting community-focused events in its space.

📍 Taqueria Los Puñales — Guisado-style tacos loaded with flavor at a beloved queer-Latino spot. Soak up the energy indoors or post up on the patio, and don’t skip the brunch specials.

📍 Red Sauce Pizza — A certified crowd fave for a reason. Serving up iconic pies and lunchtime hoagies on homemade sourdough. Reliable, delicious, and always hitting.

Who would you add to this list? 😋

06/18/2026

Father's Day is Sunday, and Oregon's iconic foods offer plenty of ways to celebrate. From U-picks and marionberry pie to hazelnuts and Pronto Pups, these foods are rooted in generations of tradition across the state. What's your favorite Oregon family food tradition? 🥧
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Oregon is beloved for its culinary prowess, with chefs turning top-quality ingredients into mouthwatering farm-to-table meals, and entrepreneurs changing the game with regional specialties. Here are 10 iconic Oregon foods to sample during your travels across the state.

06/17/2026

Once famous for pears, the Rogue Valley is now wine country, too. Sip pinot and chardonnay at Naumes Suncrest — a third-generation pear farming family’s destination estate winery — while enjoying vineyard views, lawn space for kids, and live music. Here's how to plan your trip.

In Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, where the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains frame rolling vistas vineyards and sun-soaked hillsides, the Naumes family is reimagining what a multigenerational farming legacy can become. Long recognized as one of the nation’s premier pear-growing families, the next...