1859 Oregon's Magazine

Discover the sultry past of Pendleton through its underground history written by Joni Kabana | photography by Travel Pendleton In the town of Pendleton, history presents itself as you walk alongside old buildings, peruse the interiors of shops and read heritage signage. But did you know remnants of the region’s history are also found underground? The Pendleton Underground off...

written by Melissa Dalton | illustration by Yu Kito Lee Add a punch of color and whimsy to your home decor by designing your own rainbow mural. ➊ PICK THE PALETTE Choose your favorite rainbow hues, using the acronym ROYGBIV. It stands for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. To do this, go to the paint section or store, and gather color cards from the same bra...

written by Thor Erickson | photography by Tambi Lane I was a younger man when I stood near the edge of the green in downtown Ashland, feeling entirely invisible in the best possible way. In a place like Ashland, everyone is watching someone else portray somebody, and so this 20-something without an agenda could simply be—undisturbed. Two actors sat face-to-face beneath a stri...

From mountain biking to watermelon to vistas, discover sweetness and adventure in Oregon’s rugged country written by James Sinks Come summer, it’s good to keep two important things in mind about Hermiston, the agricultural and industrial hub that’s grown into Eastern Oregon’s largest city. First, there’s much more to the up-and-coming burb and the surrounding area than mouthw...