Oregon’s Tastiest Trails

Where do tastemakers – those foodie folks in the know – go in Oregon? They start by reading the online mag “Tasting Table,” which recently created Oregon’s Tastiest Trails, a guide to their favorite epicurean excursions around the state. Check out the seven excursions they’re telling their readers about below:

Central Oregon
The largest city in Central Oregon, Bend is blissfully bucolic. In this easygoing itinerary, you’ll walk or bike your way through a tour of seven local breweries, and feast on destination-worthy pastries and locally influenced Lebanese cuisine.  (Taste your way through Bend)

Eastern Oregon
With endless open space, Eastern Oregon is a great place in which to lose yourself. In this sprawling itinerary, you’ll drink in some of the state’s best brews, wander an immense forest and stay the night next to a glacial lake. (Taste the majesty of Eastern Oregon)

Greater Portland
Oregon’s northern metropolis has been in a food frenzy for the last few years. And deservedly so: The raw talent and upstart mentality has launched a noteworthy bunch of food destinations. In this delicious itinerary, you’ll eat some of the best Thai food east of Chiang Mai, stay at the epicenter of Portland hipness and troll the world’s largest indie bookstore. (Embark on a Portland food trail)

Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge
The area that comprises Mt. Hood and its nearby canyon, the Columbia River Gorge, is all about extremes. The peak of Mt. Hood is the highest point in Oregon, and the Columbia River Gorge is up to 4,000 feet deep. In this high-elevation itinerary, you’ll stay on the mountain itself, hike the Devil’s Backbone and handpick some of the area’s best fruit. (Taste the highs of Mt. Hood/Gorge)

Oregon Coast
Experience the breathtaking topography of the Oregon Coast with this handpicked itinerary. During your stay, you’ll take a cooking class, explore the rugged landscape on two wheels and explore one of Oregon’s finest breweries. (Coast the Oregon Coast Trail)

Southern Oregon
Ashland, one of the many worthy destinations in Southern Oregon, is about as charming a town as you could imagine. Located in the foothills of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges, the pace is slow but the living is good. In this itinerary, you’ll see world-class theater, savor true fine dining and sample the area’s upcoming wines. (Taste the artistic center of Southern Oregon)

Willamette Valley
Wine is where it’s at in the Willamette Valley. In this grape-soaked itinerary, you’ll wander the Valley, exploring the finest vintners in the birthplace of the region’s world-famous Pinor Noir and Pinot Gris. You’ll also discover why the area’s wild mushrooms are such seriously fine fungi. (Go on a grape escape in Willamette Valley)

See all of Oregon’s tasty trails at tastingtable.com/oregontrails.