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A Restored Columbia River Lighthouse Reopens to the Public
After a multi-year restoration, one of the region's oldest lighthouses is welcoming visitors again — with a small museum built into the keeper's quarters.
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What's Changing on the Pacific Northwest Ferry Network This Summer
New sailings, revised schedules, and quieter shoulder-season routes for travelers heading to the islands.
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Three Small Towns Just Added to a New Scenic Byway
A newly-designated route highlights three overlooked communities — and the local businesses hoping visitors slow down.
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Oregon Destinations
A Weekend Along Oregon's Dramatic North Coast
Sea stacks, quiet fishing towns, and the two-lane highway that ties them together. A three-day route from Astoria to Cannon Beach that rewards a slower pace.
Oregon Places To Eat
Inside Portland's Quiet Revival of Neighborhood Bakeries
A new generation of bakers is reshaping breakfast in Portland — one long-fermented loaf and butter-laminated pastry at a time.
Oregon Destinations
A Quieter Corner of the Columbia River Gorge
Skip the waterfall crowds — the eastern gorge rewards patience with basalt cliffs, wildflower meadows, and long, empty overlooks.
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