Amanda Calnan Vowels

Oregon’s Black winemakers and Black-owned wineries are making the industry more inclusive.

An attorney, a social worker, a filmmaker, a professional basketball player, an opera singer, and the son of Haitian immigrants—these are just a few of the Black winemakers of northern Oregon who are future-proofing the industry by championing new diverse winemakers.

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Portland, Oregon’s, appreciation for delicious, locally sourced food, premium wine and the beloved outdoors lends to its global magnetism and allure for travelers and those seeking a vibrant home base.

Discover six reasons why the city represents the best of U.S. West Coast living with its adventurous spirit, walkable urban core and proximity to wild spaces to roam.

As always, check for travel restrictions and closures before planning your trip.

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Your kids will navigate life independently in a few years—navigating Manhattan with you is excellent training.

Women-focused guided trips provide great ways to escape work, family and the bustle of everyday routines. We’ve rounded up some of Oregon's best adventures for women, with women and led by women guides.

Celebrate Oregon's birthday year-round with these awesome ways to pitch in. Let’s give back to this big, gorgeous state we all adore. By volunteering, we can do our part to support the fantastic people, places and wildlife that call Oregon home.

Where has Oregon’s Willamette Valley been all your life? With accolades from around the world and vibrant Portland less than an hour away, the valley is a hotspot for unparalleled Pinot Noir.

I’ve been visiting Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon since I was a little girl learning to ski in the early 1980s. Today I visit with my own family, year-round, and we build our long sunny days around water activities.

HARARA is Portland’s first hammam where you can steam, scrub, and socialize in a lush urban retreat. We are experts at skin detox, and we do it beautifully. The treatment incorporates steaming, exfoliation, massage, and skin nourishment.

Reedsport is rooted in Oregon’s wild coastal bounty. On a two-night trip, the whole family can experience deep-sea fishing, get up close to marine wildlife and sit quietly with majestic elk in the early morning.

Depoe Bay serves up some of the very best parts of the wild Oregon Coast. A constant stream of fresh ocean air, an oceanfront downtown, bustling wildlife and bold outdoor family activities nearby make it an ideal base camp.

Victoria, British Columbia, makes for an unforgettable winter getaway for families seeking a touch of Europe.

In uncertain times, a camper van reservation is a safer bet for self-contained family travel in 2021.

In summer 2021, Sunriver, Central Oregon's most popular resort destination, unveiled an expanded luxury pool space for resort guests. The Cove aquatic center doubled the capacity of its summer swimming pools and added picnic and dining spaces, plus a year-round indoor aquatic center.

Women-focused guided trips provide great ways to escape work, family and the bustle of everyday routines. We’ve rounded up some of Oregon's best adventures for women, with women and led by women guides.

When you see your family live in a whole different way, you realize all you need is pretty simple.