John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (nps.gov/joda) is a bafflingly underexplored marvel of the state’s landscape. Only about three hours away from Portland, a visit offers the sublime experience of ...

This road trip winds its way through a valley surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, passing through historic towns and ...

Our destination is a sand dune. Exact location, TBD. I’ve cruised past the rolling dunes along Highway 2 plenty of times while en route to other U.P. Discover the scenic stretch of Highway 2 in the U.