Portland Monthly

1 month ago | traveloregon.com | Matt Wastradowski |Portland Monthly

History and culture are everywhere in Central Oregon. They’re apparent in the volcanic features and colorful rock formations that dot the region, and they show up in unexpected ways — through wildlife encounters, tribal cuisines and vintage buildings in the local communities. On your next visit, take it all in at some of Central Oregon’s top museums and cultural experiences. Here are a few favorite stops, along with suggestions for extending your visit and enjoying local fare.

Aug 7, 2024 | traveloregon.com | Matt Wastradowski |Portland Monthly

Natural beauty is a big part of what makes Central Oregon a year-round getaway — and the regions wonders are on full display for vacation home rental guests at Caldera Springs, a luxe community at Sunriver Resort. Caldera Springs is a resort-within-a-resort. Here, you can sip coffee on your back patio while enjoying sweeping views of Mt. Bachelor. Then watch deer feeding in nearby meadows and stretch your legs on 9 miles of trails that crisscross the pine forests at your doorstep.

Dec 4, 2023 | pdxmonthly.com | Portland Monthly

I thought of her as Ohio, which is where she was from. She clerked at Movie Madness, back when Movie Madness was a nerve center, an essential resource, not a charity case. Also, back when the city was friendly—freakishly friendly, to a New Yorker like me—when you would take your time at the counter and chat with people, get their story.