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The final miles to NTA Reno!

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

We’re in the home stretch to NTA Reno and, at a brief stop at Susanville, California, we met the mayor! Share on Facebook Tweet about it

Snowflakes in Klamath Falls

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

It’s Klamath Falls to you, but K-Falls to us Oregonians. Day One of “NTA Reno or Bust” ended at the Shilo Inn Klamath Falls and we were thrilled with the light snowfall that greeted us … Share on Facebook Tweet about it

Oregon Tourism Team Descends on Medford

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

We made it to Medford last night and were greeted with a wonderful reception hosted by the SpringHill Suites. Share on Facebook Tweet about it

Hello From Albany, Oregon

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Our short and sweet stop to pick up Bridget Sheffler in Albany got us a short and sweet video! Watch it now… Share on Facebook Tweet about it

The Wheels on our Bus – Roseburg, Ore.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

We’ve made it to Roseburg and the the wheels are rolling. The welcome wagon is here to send us off and they’re wishin’ they could come. Next stop, Medford! Share on Facebook Tweet about it

Oregon Road Trip: Eugene — Fifth Street Market

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

We stopped this afternoon at the Fifth Street Public Market for a bite to eat and a little shopping R&R. Next stop: Roseburg! Share on Facebook Tweet about it

Oregon Road Trip: Picking up our friends in Woodburn

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

We just stopped at Woodburn Company Stores, the largest tax-free shopping outlet in the West Coast, to pick up a few more delegates. We’ll let Lisa Itel from Travel Oregon, Douglas Jenkins of The Oregon Garden and Lauren Umbdenstock of Woodburn Company Stores tell you more: Share on Facebook Tweet about it

The Saga Begins: Oregon Heads to NTA Convention

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Our first nine delegates embarked at 9 a.m. this morning from Portland International Airport, courtesy of OC&W Coachways. Check the video below for a little taste of what’s to come and for some information about our incredible airport. Share on Facebook Tweet about it

On the Road Again

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

We’ve finally made it — after months of preparation, a dedicated group of Oregon tourism pros are headed to Reno, Nev., for the National Tour Association Annual Convention. We’re excited to share our experiences road-tripping through Oregon with you. Make sure to visit Portland Spoke every few hours this Wednesday, Nov. 11, for our live video updates from [...]

A Visit to Southern Oregon

Friday, October 30th, 2009

The next stop on our road trip around Oregon is sunny Southern Oregon. The region is home to a bustling theatrical town, Ashland, which features the Tony-Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The country’s deepest lake – and Oregon’s only national park — Crater Lake wows with its crystal blue water, while the huge marble cave and pristine [...]

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