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Baker City: Gateway to Eastside Adventure

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The (Oregon) trailhead to eastside adventure written by James Sinks When 1850s-era wagon trains on the Oregon Trail creaked across what was known as Virtue Flat, near present-day Baker City, they didn’t see much reason to stop. Lots of sagebrush and dust. No coffee. Zero stars. But then prospectors found gold nearby in 1861, and the region developed a bit more cachet. Incorporated in 1874, Baker City swelled to become Oregon’s third-largest city in 1900, thanks to its prime location on the rails between Seattle and Salt Lake City. With a Chinatown, opera houses, luxury hotels and not-virtuous brothels, the so-called “Queen City of the Inland Empire” was royally flush with reasons to visit. Among the destinations then and now is the circa-1889 Geiser Grand Hotel. Today, bougie chandeliers and the dining room in a stained-glass-topped atrium offer a striking contrast to the sagging building rescued in the 1990s from…

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Beer Competitions and Why You Should Care

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written by Jeremy Storton | illustration by Edwin Ouellette A woman once walked into the shop where I sold beer and wine. We chatted about her dinner plans, and I offered a few perfect pairings. Instead of taking my advice, she reached for two bottles from the bottom shelf and said, “I’ll just go with these. They’re safe.” Her word “safe” shook me. After all, a great bottle isn’t about safety or security—it’s about joy and adventure. I’ve thought about that moment ever since. What I think she really expressed was the overwhelm of so many choices, compounded by the fear of disappointment after spending hard-earned money. Luckily, there is a way to enjoy a flavor adventure without the risk.  For years, I’ve sat at a little round table with rows of mystery beer in small cups waiting for me and other beer judges to blindly evaluate them. Judging beer…

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Newport’s floating sea lion platforms, pictured here before recent replacements, are a draw for visitors to Oregon’s central coast.

Newport’s Sea Lions Return to the Bayfront

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Nonprofit helps to buoy Newport’s local sea lions—and bayfront commerce written by James Sinks | photography by Visit Newport You can hear them before you see them. Nobody is quite sure what they’re talking about, but pretty much everybody is able to find the source of the ruckus along the historic waterfront in Newport: a lazy scrum of sea lions basking and jockeying for space on dedicated floating platforms just off Port Dock One in Yaquina Bay. The barking fellas are one of the region’s more popular tourist attractions, sometimes drawing hundreds of people hourly to laugh and watch the action and wonder just how big a California sea lion can get (really big, like more than 1,000 pounds). The popular and free-to-visit pinniped posse also translates into customers for nearby businesses and eateries. So when a massive winter storm careened into Newport in late 2022 and tore all of…

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Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
Beautifully renovated with detailed touches and thoughtful amenities throughout. Experience Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel built 600-feet into the water to showcase the beauty of the Columbia River and the magnificent Astoria-Megler Bridge.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2023
Fall in Love with Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 2023 Season
Tickets are on sale now for OSF's exciting Season of Love. Experience Romeo & Juliet, Rent, Twelfth Night and more beloved stories, from just $35!
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Experience the excitement of Oregon winter   Mt. Hood Skibowl’s origin dates back to 1928, making the resort one of the oldest remaining ski resorts in the country. The ski area began as two separate resorts Skibowl and Multorpor. While Skibowl’s name was derived from the natural shape of it’s
Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
"Spectacular setting and phenomenal wine. A hidden gem."
Hood River Hotel
Hood River Hotel
Built in 1911, and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hood River Hotel is the place to stay in Hood River, Oregon. We’re in the center of downtown, nestled amidst local artisan shops, eateries, wineries, brew pubs and a myriad of outdoor adventure destinations.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Immerse yourself in the past with Ice Age Geology, Lewis & Clark stories, Indigenous Culture and Oregon Explorers. In the present, get up close to Birds of Prey, hike the nature trails, shop local crafts, picnic or taste farm grown food.
Stoller Family Estate
Stoller Family Estate
At Stoller, our roots run deep. The family established the property in 1943 and the vineyard 50 years later. Pioneering Oregonian and founder Bill Stoller purchased his family’s second-generation farm in 1993, guided by the vision of cultivating an enduring legacy for his family’s land. Over the last 25 years,
Mount Hood Farmers Market
Come join us at the Mount Hood Farmer’s Market in Sandy, Oregon. Many of our farmers grow cut flowers for the floral business and we are lucky enough to have them selling their amazing bouquets at our market every week. The beauty of our market is boasted not only in

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