Welcome to Oregon.

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Welcome to Oregon

Oregon isn’t a place you see as much as you do. You can sight-see our beautiful coast, volcanic mountains, crystal-clear lakes and deserts that stretch as far as the eye can see. If you’re looking for world-class pinots, some of the best food and craft beer in the country, epic cycling, kayaking, windsurfing or just about anything else-ing, look no further.

Better yet, don’t look, come out here and leap.

Activities, Events & Attractions So Much to See & Do

In Oregon, there’s always something to do. You can play world-class golf, cycle along hundreds of miles of designated bike lanes, take road-trips to wine country, hunt for fossils or get lost in the moment of a brilliantly crafted scene of play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Stories, Itineraries & Inspiration Trip Ideas

Not sure where to start? Let some of Oregon’s adventurers and guides take you on a virtual tour of the state, offering stories, itineraries and some inspiration from across Oregon.

Oregon’s Secret Garden

found in Grant’s Getaways

The beauty of an Oregon spring is the chance to strike out on new adventures where the scenery is never twice the same. So it is this week as we visit two striking sites for the price of one stop The Dean Creek Elk Preserve and Spruce Reach Island. Be prepared for something special along Oregon State Highway 38 near Reedsport on Oregon’s southern coast: what appears to be dancing antlers…

  1. Kayaking the Chetco River

    written by Zachary Collier

    In the heart of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness in southern Oregon, the little-known Chetco River flows for 55 stunning miles…

  2. Trails to Feast – Rivers, Peaks and Fruit Loops

    When Randy Kiyokawa was a kid, he dreamed of growing up to be a policeman or a disk jockey. His parents had other ideas…

  3. Season of Music Festivals

    written by Allison Keeney

    Oregon’s festival season is springing upon us, which means sunshine and warm weather are within arm’s reach. Oregon…

Cities, Regions, Questions & Answers Planning Your Trip

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Where is Oregon, anyway?

Not familiar with U.S. geography? Oregon is on the West Coast, right between Washington and California. Some people think it’s the best thing about the West Coast, and of course they’re right.

Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

Have a question? Ask Oregon

  1. We are traveling the entire Oregon Coast. What are the top scenic viewpoints?

    The top 10 attractions I would recommend include (north to south): Astoria's historic attractions including the Columbia River Maritime Museum and Lewis and Clark's Fort Clatsop. Seaside’s automobile turnaround and oceanfront promenade, famous landmarks dating from the 1920s. Ecola State Park and Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach. Three Capes Scenic Drive southwest of Tillamook (Cape Mea…

    Written on February 28th, 2013
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