Travel Oregon

In 2018, the pioneer spirit comes alive in Oregon for the 175th anniversary of the historic Oregon Trail. This famous wagon route, spanning 2,170 miles (3,490 km), was the largest migration in American history. Join us as we rediscover Oregon from the perspective of those brave pioneers — while making your own Oregon Trail story along the way. More

With all this natural beauty, it's easy to want to sit back and stare at the clouds. But the best way to enjoy the scenery is to get out and explore it.  After all, playtime isn't just for kids. Not when you have this outdoor playground filled with snowcapped mountains, lava fields, glassy rivers and alpine lakes. More

Oregon's rivers and lakes give life to the land. They’re also really pretty places to float, fish and drift into thought. Here are some ways you can experience Oregon's spectacular waterways for yourself. More

Out here history and adventure collide — along canyons, twisting rivers, alpine wilderness and lonesome ghost towns. This is Oregon’s corner of the Wild West. You might spend the morning at a ranch, the afternoon in the desert and the night at an alpine lake under a blanket of stars. The opportunities are as endless as the night sky. More

Anyone who has felt the rush of pedaling down intricate singletrack deep in the Oregon forest, or any network of carefully designed trails, knows the importance of the state's dedicated cycling culture. More

Formed by the eruption of Mount Mazama more than 6,000 years ago, the view of the impossibly azure water of Crater Lake has inspired countless writers, photographers and visitors over the years. More

The farmers who first planted wine grapes in the Willamette Valley planted their wildest dreams into the soil: the hope that someday this region would becomes one of the world's best. More

Oregon spring trails can lead you through rows of colorful tulips or to sunny wildflower meadows. The race to discover what's in bloom with each new week is part of what makes the season so special. You'll unexpectedly notice the first cherry blossom or trillium bloom, and suddenly the blankets of bright colors will be everywhere: tulips, peonies, irises, dahlias, lavender, rhododendrons, roses and more. All those colorful blooms lead to even more spectacular spring moments: after all, this is also the season of wine,... More

Haystack is just one of the many treasures you'll find along the Oregon Coast, 363 miles of public coastline dotted with lighthouses, fishing villages and dramatic scenery. There are endless dunes to climb, tidepools to explore and agates to search for. In fact, there are so many coastal treasures that it can be difficult to know where to start. More

Big ideas are always bursting out of this bustling urban core and its surrounding communities. Maybe that's because there's so much inspiration wherever you look — in the forests and farms, rivers and rolling hills, skyscrapers and tiny houses, museums and gardens. More