About: Jason Staats

36 Oregon Counties, 36 Great Lunch Stops: One of the best parts of the Oregon Treasures Quest is discovering places you might otherwise drive right past. Every county has a story, a landmark, a view worth pulling over for, and often a local restaurant that has been feeding neighbors and travelers for decades. As you work your way across Oregon's Continue Reading

There are few places in America as geographically diverse, culturally rich, and endlessly surprising as Oregon. Click here for our list of Where to Eat along the way! In a single day, you can stand on a rugged Pacific beach, wander through a vineyard in the Willamette Valley, hike beneath snow-capped mountains, and watch the sunset across the high desert. Continue Reading

Pacific Northwest Tourism Outlook 2026: Why Restaurants Should Be Paying Attention to Hotel Guests Relations and Referrals Again, Not Algorithms Summer Hotel Demand, Business Travel, and Visitor Spending Continue to Create Opportunities for Restaurants Across Seattle, Portland, Central Oregon, Boise, and Napa Valley By Where To Eat Guide Research & Insights While much of the national conversation over the past Continue Reading

Where To Play This Summer in Boise: Events, Dining & Local Picks Summer is one of the best times to experience Boise. From classic cars in front of the Idaho State Capitol to Fourth of July celebrations and outdoor festivals, Idaho's capital city delivers a blend of family-friendly events, great dining, and welcoming hospitality. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway Continue Reading

Visit Boise for the 39th year of the FREE summer concert series in The Grove Plaza every Wednesday from June 17th to July 29th 5pm to 8pm. The lineup features a local opener and regional or national headliner inviting you to bring your dancing shoes downtown. June 17th - High Step Society w/ Jilly FM June 24th - Clay Street Continue Reading