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travel awards</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/these-oregon-hotels-restaurants-were-included-in-the-2025-forbes-travel-awards.html"><p class="c-paragraph">The international rankings recognize the finest luxury destinations.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-12T18:20:13.578Z">February 12, 2025 at 10:20 am PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/oregons-most-romantic-destinations-will-get-your-heart-pumping.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Oregon’s most romantic destinations will get your heart pumping" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/N5GI2CLZQFDW7FPKMVM7ZW7ZXI.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c8f0d29dc3e3796fa4d3123c1444520f1db46064e3dec86ee6d24091a6a1d1a&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/N5GI2CLZQFDW7FPKMVM7ZW7ZXI.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c8f0d29dc3e3796fa4d3123c1444520f1db46064e3dec86ee6d24091a6a1d1a&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/N5GI2CLZQFDW7FPKMVM7ZW7ZXI.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c8f0d29dc3e3796fa4d3123c1444520f1db46064e3dec86ee6d24091a6a1d1a&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/oregons-most-romantic-destinations-will-get-your-heart-pumping.html">Oregon’s most romantic destinations will get your heart pumping</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/oregons-most-romantic-destinations-will-get-your-heart-pumping.html"><p class="c-paragraph">Need a romantic getaway? There’s no shortage in Oregon. </p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-12T15:00:00Z">February 12, 2025 at 7:00 am PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/this-oregon-hotel-landed-on-best-of-2025-list-by-us-news-world-report.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="This Oregon hotel landed on ‘best of 2025’ list by U.S. News & World Report" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/CXYPDRQLXVBUJI2LIQBJN6BK5I.jpg?smart=true&auth=c0b4746a8c7868cade915b8e446f5d474e71a10318039adaf66b42dd5cf64e5d&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/CXYPDRQLXVBUJI2LIQBJN6BK5I.jpg?smart=true&auth=c0b4746a8c7868cade915b8e446f5d474e71a10318039adaf66b42dd5cf64e5d&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/CXYPDRQLXVBUJI2LIQBJN6BK5I.jpg?smart=true&auth=c0b4746a8c7868cade915b8e446f5d474e71a10318039adaf66b42dd5cf64e5d&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/this-oregon-hotel-landed-on-best-of-2025-list-by-us-news-world-report.html">This Oregon hotel landed on ‘best of 2025’ list by U.S. News & World Report</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/this-oregon-hotel-landed-on-best-of-2025-list-by-us-news-world-report.html"><p class="c-paragraph">The well-known publication has issued its latest ranking of hotels and resorts.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-11T18:46:02.951Z">February 11, 2025 at 10:46 am PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/one-of-the-most-adorable-coastal-towns-in-the-world-is-on-the-oregon-coast.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="One of the ‘most adorable’ coastal towns in the world is on the Oregon coast" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/UNISYBSVGVA2LFQMY7LWKMZYMU.jpg?smart=true&auth=4849c64700b204364abee77cf3bb5228b9e2cb6e8ed125c575d3b25961d616ae&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/UNISYBSVGVA2LFQMY7LWKMZYMU.jpg?smart=true&auth=4849c64700b204364abee77cf3bb5228b9e2cb6e8ed125c575d3b25961d616ae&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/UNISYBSVGVA2LFQMY7LWKMZYMU.jpg?smart=true&auth=4849c64700b204364abee77cf3bb5228b9e2cb6e8ed125c575d3b25961d616ae&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/one-of-the-most-adorable-coastal-towns-in-the-world-is-on-the-oregon-coast.html">One of the ‘most adorable’ coastal towns in the world is on the Oregon coast</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/one-of-the-most-adorable-coastal-towns-in-the-world-is-on-the-oregon-coast.html"><p class="c-paragraph">The ranking recognizes Oregon alongside dreamy international destinations. </p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-11T17:29:31.72Z">February 11, 2025 at 9:29 am PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/sen-merkley-wants-oregonians-to-visit-all-36-counties-to-restore-our-soul.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Sen. Merkley wants Oregonians to visit all 36 counties to ‘restore our soul’" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/G5Q74DTWNNEMNF24EAJ2IZTSTA.JPG?smart=true&auth=12994fa05e0f79870c66d3a1c337dea36833c82089c19d921ae58c3169411216&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/G5Q74DTWNNEMNF24EAJ2IZTSTA.JPG?smart=true&auth=12994fa05e0f79870c66d3a1c337dea36833c82089c19d921ae58c3169411216&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/G5Q74DTWNNEMNF24EAJ2IZTSTA.JPG?smart=true&auth=12994fa05e0f79870c66d3a1c337dea36833c82089c19d921ae58c3169411216&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/sen-merkley-wants-oregonians-to-visit-all-36-counties-to-restore-our-soul.html">Sen. Merkley wants Oregonians to visit all 36 counties to ‘restore our soul’</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/sen-merkley-wants-oregonians-to-visit-all-36-counties-to-restore-our-soul.html"><p class="c-paragraph">The lawmaker is bringing back his Oregon Treasures Quest challenge for its second year.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-10T21:08:23.818Z">February 10, 2025 at 1:08 pm PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/three-oregon-cities-tapped-for-countrys-best-beer-scenes.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Three Oregon cities tapped for country’s best beer scenes" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/OOXENGVWCBH7TPDIIK5GY5X5UE.JPG?smart=true&auth=3d401664515b2c99045f8680e989613e55e0a33388aa20827d35cd13186c3cf3&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/OOXENGVWCBH7TPDIIK5GY5X5UE.JPG?smart=true&auth=3d401664515b2c99045f8680e989613e55e0a33388aa20827d35cd13186c3cf3&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/OOXENGVWCBH7TPDIIK5GY5X5UE.JPG?smart=true&auth=3d401664515b2c99045f8680e989613e55e0a33388aa20827d35cd13186c3cf3&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/three-oregon-cities-tapped-for-countrys-best-beer-scenes.html">Three Oregon cities tapped for country’s best beer scenes</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/places/2025/02/three-oregon-cities-tapped-for-countrys-best-beer-scenes.html"><p class="c-paragraph">The USA Today award nominees include breweries, beer bars and beer towns across Oregon.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-06T20:38:15.549Z">February 06, 2025 at 12:38 pm PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/6-lessons-ive-learned-about-traveling-with-a-baby-peak-northwest-podcast.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="6 lessons I’ve learned about traveling with a baby: Peak Northwest podcast" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/N7MMIZLHHFEUZK4VPBQS4RENNE.jpg?smart=true&auth=cae2b8fb363494f7413e1274ad1e92f065c9b5d9248bf1b389651f84a8002dfd&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/N7MMIZLHHFEUZK4VPBQS4RENNE.jpg?smart=true&auth=cae2b8fb363494f7413e1274ad1e92f065c9b5d9248bf1b389651f84a8002dfd&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/N7MMIZLHHFEUZK4VPBQS4RENNE.jpg?smart=true&auth=cae2b8fb363494f7413e1274ad1e92f065c9b5d9248bf1b389651f84a8002dfd&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/6-lessons-ive-learned-about-traveling-with-a-baby-peak-northwest-podcast.html">6 lessons I’ve learned about traveling with a baby: Peak Northwest podcast</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/6-lessons-ive-learned-about-traveling-with-a-baby-peak-northwest-podcast.html"><p class="c-paragraph">Travel reporter Jamie Hale shares travel tips from his first six months as a parent.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a> and Chiara Profenna | The Oregonian/OregonLive.com<span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-06T14:00:00Z">February 06, 2025 at 6:00 am PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/snow-surfers-on-the-oregon-coast-recount-surreal-experience.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Snow surfers on the Oregon coast recount ‘surreal’ experience" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/E4SNA6437FAO7P7ACDLSTVE4VA.jpg?smart=true&auth=3b3f74529d3b35f3093ba83167d151ea01135a3563153904de118373c4f491a7&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/E4SNA6437FAO7P7ACDLSTVE4VA.jpg?smart=true&auth=3b3f74529d3b35f3093ba83167d151ea01135a3563153904de118373c4f491a7&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/E4SNA6437FAO7P7ACDLSTVE4VA.jpg?smart=true&auth=3b3f74529d3b35f3093ba83167d151ea01135a3563153904de118373c4f491a7&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/snow-surfers-on-the-oregon-coast-recount-surreal-experience.html">Snow surfers on the Oregon coast recount ‘surreal’ experience</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/snow-surfers-on-the-oregon-coast-recount-surreal-experience.html"><p class="c-paragraph">They went to the coast for good waves. What they got was an “unreal experience.”</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-05T22:57:38.877Z">February 05, 2025 at 2:57 pm PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/want-to-get-out-and-play-in-the-snow-here-are-the-best-places-to-go-on-mt-hood.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Want to get out and play in the snow? Here are the best places to go on Mt. Hood" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/MQRW36MLLNEHVKDQULRGLY5MG4.JPG?smart=true&auth=9491a339902bcec1ebb8d726e0a95f6839a9d3a4bcbd035fbc82fc010c246c5b&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/MQRW36MLLNEHVKDQULRGLY5MG4.JPG?smart=true&auth=9491a339902bcec1ebb8d726e0a95f6839a9d3a4bcbd035fbc82fc010c246c5b&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/MQRW36MLLNEHVKDQULRGLY5MG4.JPG?smart=true&auth=9491a339902bcec1ebb8d726e0a95f6839a9d3a4bcbd035fbc82fc010c246c5b&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/want-to-get-out-and-play-in-the-snow-here-are-the-best-places-to-go-on-mt-hood.html">Want to get out and play in the snow? Here are the best places to go on Mt. Hood</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/want-to-get-out-and-play-in-the-snow-here-are-the-best-places-to-go-on-mt-hood.html"><p class="c-paragraph">Sledders, snowshoers and skiers can all find a place to go on Oregon’s tallest mountain.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-05T21:48:43.736Z">February 05, 2025 at 1:48 pm PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/mini-cabins-are-a-big-hit-at-detroit-lake-could-more-be-coming-to-oregon-state-parks.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Mini cabins are a big hit at Detroit Lake. Could more be coming to Oregon state parks? " class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/XXQFU3NLMRG4VNG4XOXYNTSTHA.JPG?smart=true&auth=cf6c5ed8a0080dc908f23286ae08fe0f689c75824ea1b6c647c4aa453fa382fc&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/XXQFU3NLMRG4VNG4XOXYNTSTHA.JPG?smart=true&auth=cf6c5ed8a0080dc908f23286ae08fe0f689c75824ea1b6c647c4aa453fa382fc&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/XXQFU3NLMRG4VNG4XOXYNTSTHA.JPG?smart=true&auth=cf6c5ed8a0080dc908f23286ae08fe0f689c75824ea1b6c647c4aa453fa382fc&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/mini-cabins-are-a-big-hit-at-detroit-lake-could-more-be-coming-to-oregon-state-parks.html">Mini cabins are a big hit at Detroit Lake. Could more be coming to Oregon state parks? </a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/02/mini-cabins-are-a-big-hit-at-detroit-lake-could-more-be-coming-to-oregon-state-parks.html"><p class="c-paragraph">Detroit Lake has already doubled the number of tiny cabins available for campers.</p></a><div class="c-attribution">By <a class="c-link" href="https://www.hereisoregon.com/author/jameshale/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Jamie Hale | The Oregonian/OregonLive<span class="visually-hidden">Opens in new window</span></a><span class="c-separator"></span><time class="c-date" dateTime="2025-02-04T16:46:02.012Z">February 04, 2025 at 8:46 am PST</time></div></div><hr class="c-divider"/><div class="b-results-list b-results-list--show-image"><figure class="c-media-item"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/01/a-guide-to-oregons-dark-sky-country-how-to-go-stargazing-in-our-states-darkest-places.html" aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1"><img data-chromatic="ignore" alt="A guide to Oregon’s Dark Sky country: How to go stargazing in our state’s darkest places" class="c-image" loading="eager" src="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/HIUXUT3V4BEYLN7U746OGA6KMI.jpeg?smart=true&auth=34489c4cd962ba962777c54be6df9cc574417689247a2ec5b2fc8707e552f422&width=500&height=333" srcSet="https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/HIUXUT3V4BEYLN7U746OGA6KMI.jpeg?smart=true&auth=34489c4cd962ba962777c54be6df9cc574417689247a2ec5b2fc8707e552f422&width=250&height=166 250w, https://www.hereisoregon.com/resizer/v2/HIUXUT3V4BEYLN7U746OGA6KMI.jpeg?smart=true&auth=34489c4cd962ba962777c54be6df9cc574417689247a2ec5b2fc8707e552f422&width=500&height=333 500w" sizes="(min-width: 48rem) 500px, 250px" width="500" height="333"/></a></figure><h2 class="c-heading"><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/01/a-guide-to-oregons-dark-sky-country-how-to-go-stargazing-in-our-states-darkest-places.html">A guide to Oregon’s Dark Sky country: How to go stargazing in our state’s darkest places</a></h2><a class="c-link" href="/experiences/2025/01/a-guide-to-oregons-dark-sky-country-how-to-go-stargazing-in-our-states-darkest-places.html"><p class="c-paragraph">Tourism officials are billing Oregon as Dark Sky country. 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