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    A cozy A-frame cabin in Oregon's wilderness during sunset, surrounded by trees and open grassy fields, with a person sitting on a bench outside, capturing the serene mountain landscape.
    Home + Design, Live Oregon

    Tiny A-Frame Cabins on Wheels

    In Sisters, a trio of friends produce tiny A-frames on wheels so people can get closer to nature written by Melissa Dalton Some founders come up with their startup idea in a garage. Dylan Woock and Alex Zelaya were camping in the Pacific Northwest woods. “We had spent a ton of time backpacking and sharing a tent on these epic trips out to the Wallowas in Eastern Oregon, or up to Washington, and we were pretty burned out on our respective career paths,” remembered Woock. The two had met in college at the University of Oregon, and by 2019, Woock was working as an architectural designer in Portland, while Zelaya was getting his MBA. On one of their excursions, they asked themselves: “What if we created a product for the masses that allowed people to get outside, out to these really beautiful places that we’re experiencing?” And so, their company,…

    Enjoy a pairing of fine chocolates and craft beers, showcasing a variety of dark, milk, and white chocolates alongside rich, frothy beers for a delightful tasting experience.
    Food+Drink, Live Oregon

    Perfect Pairings: Beer and Chocolate

    written by Jeremy Storton | photography by Alyson Brown The firm snap reverberates through my senses to let me know something amazing is about to land on my palate. Just from the sound I can tell the producer has put time and care into tempering this bar of chocolate well. It is something to savor and appreciate, not the type of bar to carelessly hand out for Halloween. This is the tease … the anticipation … the foreplay. Next, we place the chocolate on our tongue; we need to warm it up to unlock its aromas, and there is no better place to do so. Now, we pour the beer and inhale its aroma before introducing the beer to the chocolate. Does the pairing work? Is it a dud, or is it exquisite? If I were honest with you, both beer and chocolate are things no one needs but everyone…

    Nestled on Mount Hood’s slopes, Government Camp offers a picturesque winter retreat with endless alpine adventures.
    Explore Oregon, Trip Planner

    Government Camp: The Ultimate Mount Hood Winter Base

    Government Camp bustles with the needs and delights of its winter visitors written by James Sinks Once, as winter approached, you didn’t want to be anywhere near Government Camp. On the southern flank of volcanic Mount Hood, this is where heavy-laden clouds from the Pacific begin dumping moisture—and keep dumping. In the era of the Oregon Trail, westward caravans were loathe to get caught here by inclement weather along the steep and slow-to-navigate Cascade-crossing toll route, known as the Barlow Road. The community at the top got its name in 1849 after U.S. Cavalry troops en route to Fort Vancouver abandoned wagons and supplies amid heavy snows. Times have certainly changed. These days, rather than a place to escape from, Government Camp is one of Oregon’s premier winter destinations to escape to. Just an hour from Portland when conditions are clear, the laid-back alpine hamlet sports four downhill ski areas,…

    Covered mountain landscape with a lone hiker in winter, showcasing the serene beauty of Oregon's winter scenery. Perfect for illustrating where winter feels like a magical, snowy escape in Oregon.
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    8 Oregon Winter Getaways That Feel Magical

    written by Jean Chen Smith When winter’s chill settles in, it is easy to slip into routine with gray skies, busy schedules and the familiar hum of daily life. But in Oregon, the season unfolds differently. Here, snow-dusted forests, ocean mist and mountain air transform the cold into something magical. Whether you are chasing powder in Bend, sipping wine by a fire in Jacksonville or standing beneath a canopy of stars in the Wallowas, our state invites you to rediscover winter as it was meant to be—romantic, restorative and full of wonder. These destinations do not just endure winter. On the contrary, they celebrate it, reminding us that beauty thrives in the quiet months, too. BEND A snow lover’s paradise, Bend transforms into a winter wonderland framed by the Cascade Mountain Range. Powdery slopes at Mount Bachelor, tranquil snowshoe and fat bike trails in the Deschutes National Forest and nearby…

    A sign for Clyde's restaurant in Oregon, highlighting its long-standing history since 1955, with a humorous message about local dining experiences, featuring vintage-style signage surrounded by lush greenery and string lights in an outdoor setting.
    Explore Oregon, Travel Spotlight

    Clyde’s Prime Rib: A Portland Classic

    Dine on prime rib, feast on the music scene written by Joni Kabana | photography by Mel Barbour Slip into a curvy red booth, order a Manhattan and let yourself slide back in time at Clyde’s Prime Rib on NE Sandy Boulevard in Portland. For more than sixty years, Clyde’s has been “the spot” for lovers of swank, funk and occasional tap dancing. The decor is a throwback to the ’50s. Think Elvis. Known for its crowd-pleasing prime rib dinners, Clyde’s knows how to dish up old-school traditional Americana favorites such as steaks, chops and lobster. (Dean Martin would be proud.) Side dishes include the famed creamed spinach, lobster macaroni and cheese and, of course, bacon-wrapped asparagus. The food aside, Clyde’s biggest attraction is often the musical acts it presents in the adjoining bar. From cool jazz to psychedelic funk, the lineup transports listeners back to Croon Town. Many nights,…

    Delicious roast meat crusted with hazelnuts, fresh herbs, and spices, displayed on a rustic wooden board, perfect for Oregon cuisine and food culture photography.
    Farm to Table, Live Oregon, Recipes

    Cozy Filbert Recipes: Savory & Sweet Hazelnut Dishes

    Roast Hazelnut Loaf Farmacopia Farms / SCIO Shonda Warner SERVES 4-6 Ingredients: Instructions: Hazelnut Baked Brie with Bacon, Dried Cranberries and Maple Syrup Chef Leif Benson, Oregon’s Culinary Ambassador SERVES 4 Ingredients: Instructions: Farmer Filbert’s Hazelnut Schmear Farmacopia Farms / SCIO Shonda Warner SERVES 8 Ingredients: Instructions:

    At Inn the Ground in Carlton, a regenerative farm, surrounding trails and sanctuary set the scene for a retreat rooted in nature.
    Adventure, Explore Oregon

    Serene Meditation Retreats in Oregon

    Nature and mindfulness converge in Oregon’s most serene meditation escapes written by Cathy Carroll Eyes closed, seated on a sky blue cushion on a wood floor, you listen to a poem by the fourteenth-century Persian poet Hafiz: “There is a beautiful creature living in a hole you have dug.So late at night I set fruits and grains and little pots of milk beside your soft earthen mounds and I often sing,But still my dear you do not come out.I have fallen in love with someone who hides inside you.We should talk about this problem,Otherwise I will never leave you alone.” This medieval ode to attending to your inner, true self is a perfect entrée into a guided meditation. Its aim is to let you switch mental gears, shifting you and the half dozen others in the session away from modern cultural demands—or whatever else might be holding you back from…

    A 1902 bathroom in Willamette Heights gets a handsome makeover that improves space utility.
    Home + Design, Live Oregon

    Three Bathrooms, One Designer

    Interior Designer Holly Freres of JHL Design in Portland takes us through three creative bathroom designs written by Melissa Dalton | photography by JHL Design When it comes to designing bathrooms, Holly Freres likes to sweat the small stuff. “I love doing bathrooms,” said Freres, interior designer and principal at the Portland-based JHL Design. “There’s a lot of details that go into their design, whether it’s the lumens of the vanity sconces, the size of the drawers or the clearances.” She walks us through three notable projects, including her own home. WILLAMETTE HEIGHTS Modern Classic Old house owners often love the historic details in their homes, but not the outdated function. Such was the case for this primary bathroom in this 1902 home in Portland’s Willamette Heights neighborhood. “Like a lot of old homes, all of the bathrooms were quite small,” said Freres. The biggest challenge was to maintain the…

    A charming house in McMinnville, Oregon, featuring the iconic 'The Compass' sign and vibrant pink rhododendron trees, perfect for highlighting local lifestyle and Oregon's scenic beauty.
    Explore Oregon, Lodging

    The Compass McMinnville: A Modern Wine Retreat

    written by Kerry Newberry | photography by The Compass McMinnville Sometimes inspiration strikes when you least expect it. For Christie Toal, that was years ago on a trip to Acadia National Park. After she and a friend hiked through a torrential rainstorm, they decided to skip tent camping and instead booked a last-minute stay at an inn. “The entire process was so easy from booking the room on the phone to immediately getting a keycode by text,” she said. Set in a historic house, the renovated eight-room retreat offered seamless self check-in. Even without a traditional front desk, the space felt welcoming and warm. “The property stuck with me—it was such a cool model,” said Toal. Fast-forward to a few years later, and Toal was ready to leave her corporate gig and launch something new. After traveling the world for work and sleeping in every type of accommodation imaginable, she…