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 First Wildlife Photographer

found in Grant’s Getaways

The best getaways offer scenic beauty, plentiful wildlife and teach you more about Oregon. You’ll find all of that at a getaway in Hillsboro this summer through an exhibit and guided wildlife refuge tours that center on one of Oregon’s earliest wildlife photographers. Moments with wildlife are best when they take your breath away! That’s exactly what happened to me when I entered the…

  1. Oregon Cheese Trail

    Sarah Marcus has followed both her passion and a dream. While working at other careers, she began to make cheese at…

  2. Aurora over Crater Lake

    written by Brad Goldpaint

    I drove to Crater Lake National Park last night to photograph the Milky Way rising above the rim. I’ve waited months…

  3. Great Drinks, Great Outdoors

    written by Eileen Garvin

    It’s summer time to take it outside. Whether you’re camping, boating, hiking or picnicking in the park, summer…

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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