April Showers Bring May Flowers ... and Rainbows, Too
|  As the weather warms, the rain desists and the snow starts to melt in Oregon's high country. There's a big fat pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, with something in it for everyone.Waterfalls are spectacular and easily accessible this time of year. Birds are migrating north on the Pacific Flyway, which runs smack-d ab through Oregon, fishing season is open, river guides are starting to take groups through whitewater all over the state, wildflowers are blooming in proliferation, and all the seasonal campgrounds in Oregon State Parks are now open. We offer you some highlights and insights on fun things happening on Oregon's lakes and rivers, right now. Read more.
|
Featured Event: Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
| Clackamas River, Estacada
May 15-16
The
Northwest Rafter's Association looks to gather boaters together for a
rip-roaring good time doing what they all love to do. Events include kayak, raft and wooden boat slalom races, clinics of all sorts, a cataraft rodeo, Dutch oven cooking contest, and the adreniline-charged Big Air Ramp Comp for kayakers, who will be - no kidding - throwing
mid-air tricks and aiming to land upright in the water. Crazy fun!
See a great video of last year's highlights and learn more here: WEBSITE
|
Featured Recipes: S'Mores & Homemade Marshmallows
|  
To help celebrate the May 1st opening of Oregon campgrounds, we're reviving two very popular recipes: Banana-caramel S'mores with homemade marshmallows.
Molten caramel, creamy chocolate and sweet banana combine in this gooey and delicious s'more. The soft homemade marshmallows make it even more delectable!
|
Call for Photography: Oregon's Wildlife Refuges
|
 In the upcoming Summer issue of Oregon Lakes & Rivers magazine, we will be presenting a fantastic 26-page spread on National Wildlife Refuges in Oregon.
We're looking for high quality, high-resolution photography. If you'll
share your images with our readers, we will give you proper photo
credit and a link back to your website. Pictured above: Ladd Marsh bird overlook in Union County.
Photo courtesy of Eric Valentine, Praise Photography. |
A New Dimension to Our Plaform
|  
We have been invited by several radio stations to air a weekly ROAD TRIPPER travel segment. A big thanks goes out to Paul Linnman and JD Fort from the 1190 KEX Morning Update in Portland, as well as Dave Jarvis from Newstalk 1110 KBND in Central Oregon, and Doug Donoho from Clear 101.7fm Redmond/Bend. This is FUN stuff! Stayed tuned for air times and weblinks. |
About Oregon Lakes & Rivers
|
 Oregon Lakes & Rivers
is
a digital magazine and website that offers resources to recreationalists
and travelers to and within the exciting
state of Oregon. You'll find engaging stories,
stunning photography, travel discounts, insider information,
travel tips, resort and outfitter directories and more.
WEBSITE: OregonLakesAndRivers.com
DIGITAL MAGAZINE: Spring 2010 Online Now!
|
Road Tripper E-Report # 38 / May 10, 2010
|
|
|
 |
Free Digital Magazine
|
Link here to see the FREE "flip-book" magazine, Oregon Lakes & Rivers: Travel and Recreation.
Subscribe FREE and you might win a free trip for two on the Rogue River: lodging, meals, fishing and rafting trips. All free. |
Save 50% on Lodging
& Travel Vacations.
|
CLICK HERE NOW!
Savings exclusive to
Oregon Lakes & Rivers
website.
Eagle Rock Lodge
 Luxurious rooms and gourmet breakfasts, with stunning views of the McKenzie River and the Willamette National Forest.
Steamboat Inn
 Exquisite lodging near Crater Lake
featuring riverside cabins, cottages, suites, Camp Water houses and a
fine dining restaurant on the North Umpqua River.
Columbia Cliff Villas
Next door to the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel, with vews of the
Columbia River Gorge and lush gardens from a vantage point high atop a
208-foot waterfall that crashes into the Columbia River.
The Lodge at
Summer Lake
Sits directly off the Outback National Scenic Highway, which features such
geological wonders as Crack in the Ground, Hole in the Ground, and Fort
Rock. Birders: this lodge is also on the Pacific Flyway!
Belknap Hot Springs
Sits on the beautiful and powerful McKenzie River, with natural hot springs bubbling up from beneath the earth's surface. Lodge rooms, cabins, homes and RV sites.
SEE THESE & MORE OFFERS HERELimited time offers. Some restrictions may apply. |
Get the free weekly
Road Tripper E-Report
|
|
|
