1859’s Trip Planners are your source for exploring the great state of Oregon. Whether you are a local looking for a weekend family getaway or just visiting, each article is an insider’s guide to the best trips in Oregon.
Spokane is the right jumping-off point for outdoor adventure and sophisticated city life written by Cara Strickland If you’re looking…
Central Oregon’s oft-overlooked city is getting cool before our eyes written by Sheila Miller Not so long ago, downtown Redmond…
Drinks are a natural part of life on vacation. But what if the vacation was … all about the drinks?…
written by Sheila G. Miller Growing up in the Portland area, the Northern Oregon Coast was easier to access than…
We are exploring the wonders of the Southern Willamette Valley. written by Jen Stevenson EN ROUTE Junction City, known for…
Exploring the Mid Willamette Valley written by Jen Stevenson EN ROUTE As you fly south for the winter (weekend), detour…
The giant sequoia of Queen of Angels Monastery written and photographed by Betsy L. Howell More than 700 miles from…
The facilities at Crater Lake are buried under fathoms of snow for much of the year, and even in July…
The lure of the Oregon Coast and the Coastal Range is strong for hikers. But even if you get out…
The sweet old-fashioned wine country hamlet of McMinnville has plenty going for it—the thriving main street, vibrant farmers’ market, up-and-coming…