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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

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

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

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

Five miles east of Hood River and 16 miles west of The Dalles sits the town of Mosier. Though it has a population of just 437 people, this quaint town is overflowing with warm smiles, abundant fruit orchards and stunning hiking and biking trails. One such trail worth visiting is the Mosier Plateau Trail. This 3.5-mile moderate out-and-back… More

Looking for businesses that are bike-friendly, committed to sustainability, or a hotel or registered guide you can trust? Keep an eye out for these logos throughout our site. 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

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

Few words sufficiently describe the grandeur of road-tripping through Northeast Oregon, but even fewer sum up the added awe when remembering that a place is far more than the beauty of the topography — human stories are embedded in these landscapes. And you don’t really know a place like this until you know its history, peoples and cultures. 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 lowlands of Diamond Swamp feature lava fields formed 25,000 years ago when molten basalt billowed up through fissures in the earth and spread across a dry lakebed. Before the initial layer cooled, more molten rock thrust it upward, creating some of the most diverse basaltic features found anywhere in the United States. The road leads to Diamond Craters Outstanding Natural Area, a curious array of collapsed craters, lava domes, lava tubes, wrinkled ridges, cones, spires and other formations. This is a major stop on the... More

The Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island is a remarkable place. A virtually untouched coastal estuarine ecosystem, it is bounded by the Sand Creek estuary. This is critically valuable habitat for adult salmon moving upstream to spawn and for smolt leaving the inland fresh waters for their marine journey. The area is a ecological potpourri, including mixed woodlands, grasslands, fresh and saltwater wetlands (the Lillian Parker Craft Wetland) and a rare native dune sedgeland. Species run the gamut from salmon and steelhead to... More

Sometimes a shared meal can become a magical only-in-Oregon moment. That’s the feeling guests may have this summer at Field & Vine’s dinners. 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

The Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge region is bursting at the seams with stunning natural beauty, but the cultural history of the area is as colorful and diverse as the landscape. Many of the early pioneers to Oregon found the journey around Mt. Hood to be some of the most arduous and perilous of the entire… 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

It can seem like Oregon's always posing for a picture. Those surging waterfalls might appear staged, but trust us, that's just how they are. Our misty coastline looks like it stretches as far as the eye can see because it really does. These dramatic river canyons aren't trying to impress you, but it's okay if you think that. Just give yourself a little pinch every now and then so you know that Oregon isn't faking it and you're really here. More

In the fall of 2009 Northwest Fresh Seafood Company began supplying fresh seafood to some of Oregon’s finest restaurants. The vision was simple – to provide chefs with the freshest seafood available. So they built relationships with local fishermen and suppliers to secure the finest and freshest catches every day.Fresh seafood brought in daily quickly connected with a demand from retail customers, and since 2009 Northwest Fresh Seafood has earned the trust of discerning chefs and a reputation with retail customers as the Northwest’s freshest... More

Located in the heart of Predator Paradise (Southeastern Oregon) Diamond A Guides specializes in top quality hunting. Spending over 150 days a year in the field predator hunting  alone. With Justin doing the guiding and Nikki the cooking you just can't go wrong. Family owned and operated by Justin and Nikki Aamodt with over 20 years of predator hunting experience. Diamond A Guides has the knowledge and determination to make sure you have a memorable hunt. 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

A Mediterranean restaurant, bar, and social club that has reinvented the table side dining experience.  Culture created a menu for every palate with plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options.  Fresh flavors abound throughout their inspired offerings.   More