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Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail

October 10, 2018
Take the Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail for a tour of the pristine South Coast and all its creative tastemakers. More
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Southern Oregon Coast , Bandon , Oregon Food Trails ,

Oregon Mural Trail

October 3, 2018
You've seen the whimsical animations Oregon, Only Slightly Exaggerated — scenes of enchanting forests, vineyards, rivers, mountains and more that convey that magical feeling of being in Oregon. In the past few years the captivating artwork has come to the real world, proudly hand-painted on walls in Oregon where the illustrations represent the destinations. More

4 Favorite North Coast Trail Runs

September 17, 2018
The endless view of ocean on the horizon is the ultimate lookout point. We spent a weekend exploring our favorite North Coast trail runs and tacking on the best places to eat, drink and relax after a run. More
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Oregon Coast , Running , Running Events , Sporting Events , Hiking & Backpacking ,

Trees to Sea Scenic Byway

August 31, 2018
Witness the forces of nature along this 68-mile/109-kilometer drive, from trails through grand forests to a ragged headland that displays the foamy power of the Pacific. More
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Oregon Coast , Tillamook , Scenic Drives ,

Marys Peak to Pacific Scenic Byway

From the highest point in the Coast Range to the broad, sandy beaches of the Central Coast, one of Oregon’s newest byways follows the Alsea River on a delightfully meandering 72-mile/116-kilometer tour. More
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Willamette Valley , Corvallis , Scenic Drives ,

McKenzie River Scenic Byway

The steely blue McKenzie River sets the course for this 34-mile/55-kilometer riverside route, which links the fruitful Willamette Valley to the fragrant fir forests of the Cascade Mountains. More
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Willamette Valley , Vida , Scenic Drives ,

Great Umpqua Food Trail

August 7, 2018
Heading out on a Southern Oregon road trip? Pull out the Great Umpqua Food Trail map to find some mouthwatering stops in the “Great Umpqua” region. More
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Southern Oregon , Roseburg , Oregon Food Trails ,

My Heart is in Oregon

June 26, 2018
It was July, 1992, when I rolled into Oregon. We drove from Chicago in our red '87 Nissan Sentra, through flat landscapes and peak summer heat. When mountains began to appear in the horizon, I joked to my friend, "See those mountains there? I bet you those mountains are Oregon." I was right. More
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What You Need to Know About Wildfires

May 31, 2018
If you’re traveling in Oregon, it’s good to know what to do if a wildfire occurs during your trip. You can help prevent wildfires too. More

A Modern Oregon Trail Journey

March 31, 2018
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
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Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Culture & History ,