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The 101 Best West Coast Experiences
Los Angeles Times - 5/19/24
“First Nature Tours offers an all-day foraging excursion from Portland to eat your way through decadent truffle flavor on Taste Newberg’s Truffle Trail.”
Regenerative tourists leave Oregon better than they found it
KOIN 6 – 6/14/21
“Regenerative tourism combines vacation, restoration, helps restore Oregon’s wildfire burn areas.”
First Nature Tours’ guide to traveling during Pride Month
KOIN 6 – 6/14/21
“First Nature Tours’ Kieron Wilde joined AM Extra Monday to highlight how Oregonians can travel during Pride Month”
Giving Back to Cherished Places Through Travel
Travel Oregon – 6/07/21
“The McKenzie Regenerative Travel Project incorporates hiking, biking, rafting and volunteering into meaningful vacations.”
Regenerative Travel Heals Scarred Trails
KATU 2 – 5/30/21
Have you heard of Regenerative Travel? It’s where you travel not only for the experience but also to give back.
Regenerative Tourism Offers Immersive Memorial Day Adventures in the Pacific Northwest
Upscale Living – 5/27/21
“Memorial Day is approaching and with over 131 million people fully vaccinated, the travel industry is picking up. But people are looking for more than just a vacation; they are looking for an experience. First Nature Tours provides just that. “
Regenerative Tourism Offers Immersive Memorial Day Adventures in the Pacific Northwest
Fox 12 Oregon – 5/17/21
“The McKenzie Regenerative Project is an initiative that’s bringing locals together to restore land across the McKenzie River Corridor that was affected by last year’s historic wildfires. “
6 New Family-Friendly and Budget-FriendlyTours Right in Your Backyard
Parents Magazine – 5/14/21
“One silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the proliferation of hyper-local, family-friendly tours around the country. Here are the best ones for kids of all ages.”
6 New Family-Friendly and Budget-Friendly Tours Right in Your Backyard
Yahoo! – 5/14/21
“That the travel industry took a major hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic is hardly any secret. More than a few companies went out of business entirely while others decreased tour offerings, laid off or furloughed workers, or shuttered various parts of their operations.”
Regenerative Tourism Helps With Recovery from Oregon Wildfires
KGW News – 4/29/21
“One silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the proliferation of hyper-local, family-friendly tours around the country. Here are the best ones for kids of all ages.”
A Way to See Beautiful Country While Helping Mckenzie River Towns
Portland Business Journal – 4/29/21
“First Nature Tours, Cascade Volunteers are among the groups pushing a McKenzie River ecotourism project.”
First Nature Tours New Luxury Series of Pacific NW Regenerative Tourism
Upscale Living – 4/22/21
“In the wake of a year filled with devastating natural disasters and continued climate change, First Nature Tours, a Portland Oregon custom private group tour operator, has announced a new luxury series of Pacific Northwest regenerative tourism programs available from April to September.”
Travel Project Seeks to Help McKenzie River Corridor Communities Recover from Recent Wildfires
KEZI 9 ABC – 4/21/21
“Cascade Volunteers, the nonprofit friends group of the Willamette National Forest, is excited to announce a new project along the McKenzie River. Throughout the spring and summer of 2021, the McKenzie Regenerative Travel Project will bring volunteers to the McKenzie River Corridor, where they’ll spend a weekend volunteering and enjoying all the..”
TOURISM MEETS VOLUNTEERISM WITH NEW MCKENZIE RIVER CORRIDOR PROJECT
KEZI 9 ABC – 4/21/21
“First Nature Tours, Cascade Volunteers are among the groups pushing a McKenzie River ecotourism project.”
Travel Project Seeks to Help McKenzie River Corridor Communities Recover from Recent Wildfires
What’s Up NW – 4/18/21
“Cascade Volunteers, the nonprofit friends group of the Willamette National Forest, is excited to announce a new project along the McKenzie River.”
Travel Project Aims to Restore Land Along Mckenzie River Corridor
Good Of News – 4/14/21
“Cascade Volunteers, the nonprofit friends group of the Willamette National Forest, is excited to announce a new project along the McKenzie River.”
Travel Project Aims to Restore Land Along Mckenzie River Corridor
KOIN 6 – 4/14/21
“Planning to travel soon? There’s a new way that you can explore the outdoors all while supporting Oregon communities affected by last year’s historic wildfires.”
Travel Project Seeks to Help Mckenzie River Corridor Communities Recover From Recent Wildfires
Cascade A&E – 4/07/21
Cascade Volunteers, the nonprofit friends group of the Willamette National Forest, is excited to announce a new project along the McKenzie River.
Travel Project Seeks to Help Mckenzie River Corridor Communities Recover From Recent Wildfires
Cascade A&E – 4/07/21
“Within the Wake of a 12 months Full of Devastating Pure Disasters and Continued Local weather Change, First Nature Excursions, a Portland Oregon customized non-public group tour operator…”
Portland Outdoor Adventure Tours
Travel Portland – 12/21/20
“Explore the great outdoors in and around Portland with these tour operators…”
How to Hot Spring Safari Like a Champ in Oregon’s Middle of Nowhere
Islandist – 02/28/20
“Skeptical that a single-serving dip in a conventional bathtub is enough to soak the winter chill from your bones this year? …”
Portland, Oregon: Blazing a Trail in the Pacific Northwest
Virgin Atlantic – 04/17/19
“The coolest city in the most stunning location. Here’s why Portland should be on your must visit list….”
The Ultimate Guide to Portland’s Wellness Scene
Readers Digest, Best Health – 10/18/18
“This Pacific Northwest city has a rep for being quirky…”
Pedal Your Way Past the Top Sights of Portland, Oregon on a Bicycle Tour
The Telegraph – 06/15/17
“Find out why a bicycle tour is the best way to explore the top sights of Portland, Oregon and its beautiful surroundings…”
How to See the Coolest, Most Beautiful Corner of America
The Telegraph – 04/03/17
“The masked face in front of me exploded in silver bubbles. A hand next to it signalled “OK?”…”
Travel: Seattle and Portland May Not Be America’s Best Known Cities but They Know How to Celebrate Being Different
Daily Record – 12/26/15
“TWO cities with their own unique personalities show the other side of the States…”
