In general, the KOA cabins tend to be less than $100 a night, whereas many hotels after taxes, fees, and sometimes parking tend to be at least $150 a night. The very first night of our drive, we ...

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (nps.gov/joda) is a bafflingly underexplored marvel of the state’s landscape. Only about three hours away from Portland, a visit offers the sublime experience of ...