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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.”

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First Nature Tours’ guide to traveling during Pride Month

KOIN – 6/14/21

“First Nature Tours’ Kieron Wilde joined AM Extra Monday to highlight how Oregonians can travel during Pride Month”

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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.” Learn More

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. 

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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. “

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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. “

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6 New Family-Friendly (and Budget-Friendly) Tours 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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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..”

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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.”

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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.”

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Travel Project Aims to Restore Land Along Mckenzie River Corridor

Good Of News – 4/14/21

“Planning to journey quickly? There’s a brand new approach that you may discover the outside all whereas supporting Oregon communities affected by final yr’s historic wildfires.”

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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.”

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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.

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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…”

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Portland Outdoor Adventure Tours

Travel Portland – 12/21/20

“Explore the great outdoors in and around Portland with these tour operators…”

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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? …”

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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….”

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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…”

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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…”

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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?”…”

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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…”

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