Oregon’s Best Places to Retire

written by Lee Lewis Husk Retiring with visions of sitting on a beach sipping Mai Tais? Well, maybe not in Oregon, where you’re more likely to be pulling on a wetsuit to wade into the surf or rubber boots to walk the dog. Oregon isn’t Florida or Arizona, but it does have considerable appeal to those no longer tethered to a paycheck. Whether you’re a 45-year-old techie escaping Silicon Valley, an urbanite fleeing traffic or a rural boomer seeking great health care facilities, you’ll need a place to retire and call home.  We’ve found six towns that may tickle your retirement dreams. In selecting this list, we considered the availability and cost of housing, weather, proximity to airports, health care, cultural and recreational amenities, and the history and vibe of the place. Brookings Sun Worshippers, Camels & Cacti Not Found Here With 50 inches of rain falling between November and…

The Well-Traveled Cerveza

For the past decade, Oregon-style beer has flowed into pint glasses in Valencia, Spain. Meet Mauricio Mata. Like many of us, he discovered home brewing on the weekends while living in Salem. Life challenges sent him to Spain for three months to reevaluate his life plan.

The Legacy of the Sawdust Circuit

If you squint hard enough, you can almost force the asphalt to fade away and replace it with a battered territorial road. Picture a sawmill off in the grassy distance. Follow the gentle billows of smoke as they rise and vanish into gray sky.

Six Favorite Restaurants in Salem

While Portland is often seen as Oregon’s food hub, a growing number of restaurants in Salem are quietly and quickly shaping the state’s capital into an alluring culinary destination.

Where to Eat in Southern Oregon

Summer is the time to breathe in the Southern Oregon scene, so while you’re there, here are some recommended stops to eat it up, as well.