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Sarah Vanbuskirk

Sarah Vanbuskirk is an Oregon-based contributor to Only In Your State who has covered the Beaver State extensively, from Portland's urban parks and crystal-clear mountain lakes to summer road trips and the state's most beloved natural wonders. Her work brings a Pacific Northwest local's perspective to travel storytelling.

Food
Bakeries & Dessert

This Michigan Dairy Bar Has Been Scooping Ice Cream For 80 Years—And I Keep Going Back For More

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Sep 18
A quaint ice cream shop with a large ice cream cone mascot, featuring outdoor seating and families enjoying treats.
Food

Indulge In A Delicious, Hearty Homestyle Breakfast At This Popular Oregon Coast Eatery

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Aug 26
A small white building with an "OPEN" sign, featuring holiday wreaths and a wooden bench outside.
Food
Bakeries & Dessert

I Found The Best Big Soft Pretzels In Oregon At This German Bakery

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Aug 12
Exterior of Fressen Cafe & Bakery, featuring a sign and windows on a light-colored building.
Food

The Delicious Aroma Outside Led Me To This Fabulous New Neapoloitan Pizzaria In Oregon

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Aug 9
A cozy blue house at night, illuminated with warm lights, featuring a wooden deck and a bicycle parked outside.
Trips & Routes
Travel Preparation & Advice

9 Things That Belong On Everyone’s Oregon Summer Bucket List

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Aug 7
A serene beach scene with gentle waves, a forested hillside, and clear blue skies in the background.