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The 5 Best Outdoorsy Towns to Explore in Oregon

Check out the most outdoorsy towns in Oregon, from hiking and paddling destinations to charming communities surrounded by natural beauty.

by Charlie Boyle
on Jul 1
A lavender field in Hood River, Oregon, shows Mount Hood in the background.
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You Can Explore This College City in Oregon Entirely on Foot—and It’s Stunning

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jun 11
An aerial view of Corvallis, Oregon, next to the Willamette River on a summer day.
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One of Oregon’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

by Charlie Boyle
on May 13
A green sign on a pole with the single word, "Boring" on a road in Boring, Oregon.
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This Little-Known Waterfront Town Is One of the Most Charming in Oregon

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 17
An aerial view of the Alsea Bay Bridge and Waldport, a lesser-known waterfront town in Oregon.
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This Unexpected Place in Oregon Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

by Courtnie Erickson
on Mar 22
A dirt road winds through a desert landscape toward massive rock formations in eastern Oregon.

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The Charming Oregon Town Locals Hope Stays Off Tourists’ Radar

With historic charm, nearby vineyards, and small-town warmth, Dallas, Oregon, is a Willamette Valley gem that locals secretly hope travelers overlook.

by Charlie Boyle
on Mar 19
Rolling hills of farmland and small groups of trees stretch out into the distance under a cloudy sky.
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We Found the Most Colorful Places in Oregon

Looking for color? We tracked down the most colorful places in Oregon—from brilliant wildflower blooms to eye-popping landscapes you won’t believe are real.

by Charlie Boyle
on Mar 5
Lines of vividly colored tulips cover the land with a small green tractor sitting in the distance. In the background a faint line of mountains can be seen.
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5 Small Towns in Oregon So Dreamy, You’ll Swear You’ve Seen Them on TV

Explore Oregon's absolutely dreamy small towns that seem straight out of a television show!

by Charlie Boyle
on Jan 31
Horses graze on a green and yellow pasture in front of a forest of pines with giant snow-capped mountains in the background, lit by pink and purple clouds.
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Why This Oregon Mountain Town Should Be the Next Hallmark Movie Location

With an abundance of charm during the holidays, why hasn't the Hallmark Channel chosen Bend as their next movie location?

by Charlie Boyle
on Oct 21
A large town with multicolored buildings stretches into the horizon where the sun is blocked by heavy clouds, and mountains sit just beyond.
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This Famous Oregon Mountain Town Feels Just Like New England in the Fall

You don't have to visit the East Coast to have a classic autumnal day.

by Charlie Boyle
on Oct 18
A mountain town is in the grasp of fall with changing colors among the green hills.