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The High Desert Museum in Bend delivers the kind of engaging, hands-on educational programming that can't be provided in a classroom. It's no coincidence that schools near and far bring students to experience this Oregon treasure for themselves, or that on any given day you'll encounter families from across the U.S. and Canada exploring the… More

On the Umatilla Indian Reservation near Pendleton, Oregon, sits one of the west's truly remarkable destinations: The Museum at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. A world class facility inside and out, Tamástslikt is the only museum on the Oregon Trail that tells the story of western expansionism from a tribal point of view. Permanent exhibits bring to… More

Going skiing up at Mt. Hood? Visiting Timberline Lodge or hiking at Mirror Lake? One block off of Highway 26 sits the town of Government Camp. Maryanne Hill moved there eighty years ago from Forest Grove. We met her at the house that sixty-plus years ago she helped build. Later, Maryanne joined us at The… More

We thought we'd walked into a theater. Turned out that was just scratching the surface. The Miracle Theatre Group has staged entertainment since 1985. Close to thirty years later, it's grown into the Pacific Northwest's premiere Latino arts and culture organization, with a touring company that brings original bilingual theater productions and educational residencies to… More

Bandon is known for breathtaking beaches and a world-class golf course. Now the Coos County town is attracting attention for another reason: The Washed Ashore Project. If you've driven the stretch of Route 101 south of Bandon, you've seen the art firsthand: Avery, a giant seabird, who greets passing traffic from his roadside perch. Lots… More

This is the story of a southern Oregon community that refused to live without its libraries. In January 2007, Josephine County closed its libraries. Every branch shut down due to a lack of government funding. One day they simply locked the doors. Eight busy months later, local community members officially formed the nonprofit Josephine Community… More

This 3.5-mile moderate out-and-back hike takes you past blooming fields of wildflowers, along Mosier Creek and Mosier Creek Falls, then up to the open plateau where, depending on the season, you can observe bald eagles soaring through the sky. The idea for the Mosier Plateau Trail came from the local nonprofit the Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust. The organization set a goal to create a series of trail connections throughout the Columbia Gorge that would support hiking opportunities between each of the 13 urban areas... More

More than 50 Native American tribes once lived within Oregon’s boundaries. Powwows, celebrations and cultural centers offer a view into the history, heritage and traditions of Oregon’s native people, past and present. More

Celebrate Oregon's birthday by learning more about the Travel Oregon Forever Fund and see how travelers are supporting projects that preserve Oregon’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage. More

Out here on Oregon’s eastern border, where four mighty rivers converge in one valley, a cache of culture and creativity thrives. More

Whether it’s the forests, mountains, coastline, rivers or high desert, living close to nature is one of the reasons we love Oregon so much. Sometimes our busy lives keep us from experiencing the beautiful place where we live. That's why we recommend getting out your calendar and scheduling Saturday, June 9, 2018, for Get Outdoors Oregon Day, so you remember to take time to reacquaint yourself with nature. More

Once a year, visitors are invited to the Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds at Government Hill in Siletz, midway between Lincoln City and Newport, about 10 miles inland, for the annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. It’s one of several Native celebrations across Oregon that welcome visitors each summer and fall. More

Glad to hear you’re focusing some of your visit on Crater Lake. It’s perhaps Oregon’s most unique feature and an attraction I always recommend. July in Southern Oregon is quite warm, upper 80s to 90-some degrees, occasionally peaking in the 100s. But Crater Lake is more than 6,000 feet above sea level, so it’s relatively cool even in summer. Temperatures plummet in the evenings, so bring long pants and a jacket to wear. And for all its beauty, Crater Lake has swarms of mosquitoes during... More

There’s a distinct charm to a covered bridge. The sound of rushing water echoes off the walls, sunlight slants in through the windows and the traditional Howe’s truss construction draws your eye to the pitched roof. Today, 50 of Oregon’s historic covered bridges remain — the largest concentration in the West. More

The Willamette Heritage Center preserves and interprets the history of the Mid-Willamette Valley.  Its five acre historical property includes the 1841 Jason Lee House and Methodist Parsonage (the oldest standing wooden frame houses in the Pacific Northwest), the John D. Boon House (1847) and Pleasant Grove Church (1854), built by Oregon Trail immigrants. The 1896 Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, a National Park Service-designated American Treasure, vividly tells the story of industrialization in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Changing exhibits at the Willamette Heritage Center explore and highlight... More

Mark your calendars, the IAAF Track & Field World Championships are coming to Oregon in 2021. More

Let me guess: you’re starting to think about summer, the sun has finally returned and you can’t wait to get outside? You clearly live in Oregon. We Oregonians love our rivers, deserts, forests, wild prairies, hot springs and mountains. Your Oregon Land Trusts know this, so let us help you get out there and jump-start your summer! More

Our Oregon heritage offers cultural travelers an opportunity to step back in time, and covered bridges illustrate some of the most iconic cultural elements of our state. Covered to increase their lifespan, the bridges today conjure up a sense of true Oregon culture, nostalgia and romance. I decided to celebrate the cusp of spring by… More

The pride runs deep among the American Indians who live, work and share their stories with visitors to the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute at the Umatilla Indian Reservation. It’s where some of Oregon’s richest stories are found - just east of Pendleton in the foothills of the Blue Mountains – and where cultural history reaches back… More

Eugene welcomes the world for Oregon21, the IAAF World Track & Field Championships. Hayward Field has a history of hosting elite international events, welcoming six U.S. Olympic Team Trials, the annual Prefontaine Classic, multiple USATF Outdoor Championships, and the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships through 2021. More

This grey poplar, Trysting Tree II, is a clone of the original. The tree was named for its popularity as a romantic meeting spot in the early 1900s. It has become a symbol of Oregon State University (OSU), memorialized in the alma mater, "I love to wander on the pathway, Down to the Trysting Tree." OSU is one of only two Land, Sea, Space and Sun grant colleges in the US. Located on Oregon State University Campus between Benton Hall and the Education Center More

Fields is a great little town. It’s got that off-the-beaten track, locals-only, undiscovered territory kind of charm. We currently don’t have any stories or activities for this little gem, so we’re counting on you to go exploring and report back. More

Whether you’re looking for urban cruising or to get out of town and see some of Oregon’s most stunning scenery, we want to help you do it from the seat of a bike. Oregon’s innovative Scenic Bikeways program offers some of the best of Oregon’s scenic, historic, natural and cultural experiences. The routes are diverse, accommodating everyone from beginning to advanced riders, for day trips or extended, multi-day adventures. There are linear routes and loops, short rides and long. So go ahead, start planning your... More

With stunning waterfalls, fields of wildflowers, basalt cliffs, lakes, streams and rivers, the Columbia Gorge Scenic Area is a magical, awe-inspiring place to visit in the summer — or anytime of year. Two million visitors flock to the Gorge each year to experience some of Oregon’s most popular recreational, historic and cultural attractions like Multnomah Falls, Crown Point, Beacon Rock State Park and Rowena Crest Viewpoint. Especially this summer and fall, car use and trails will be at their max during the Historic Columbia River... More

Umpqua Discovery Center is an educational, cultural resource, created to preserve Oregon’s Tidewater communities. More

Ron Tonkin Field, formerly Hilsboro Ballpark, is home to minor league baseball team, the Hillsboro Hops, one of Oregon's three pro teams. Fans can take a free shuttle from the MAX light rail line's Orenco Station to and from the field. More

Oregon’s popularity as an LGBTQ destination undoubtedly starts with Portland, a bona fide hotbed of queer activism, arts and culture. But I’ve long been surprised by how many other communities around the state have vibrant queer scenes. More

Willamette Valley Lavender Festival is where all things lavender blend with the premier art show of original work painted in the lavender fields of Oregon. More