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Top Trip Ideas to Inspire 2017

December 9, 2016
Need the perfect present for the holidays? Give the gift of travel. No wrapping paper needed. There are plenty of places in Oregon that you and your loved ones probably haven't explored before. Or maybe you didn't delve deep enough. Sure, you've visited the Oregon Coast, but have you witnessed the annual migration of thousands of gray whales? And why limit camping to summertime when we have year-round glamping destinations? Visit someplace new, experience something different and make memories for life. Travel is the gift... More
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From Farm to Pint Glass: Oregon’s Craft Beer Paradise

December 1, 2016
Ever since Henry Weinhard offered to inaugurate Portland’s Skidmore fountain by pumping it full of his local lager in 1888, Oregon has become a legendary locale for craft brewing. You can hardly drive through a town in the U.S. now without finding fantastic craft beer. Even in this abundance, the state of Oregon stands out, offering a unique opportunity to follow beer straight to the source. Here, you can enjoy the craft ale experience from the moment the hops are harvested to the last drop... More
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Oregon Weather Compass

It rains in Oregon. But what you might not know is that it’s also sunny here — you just have to know where to look to find the sun. The same goes for snow, because all that rain gets turned into snow if you’re up on Mt. Hood or Mt. Bachelor or any of our… More
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Total Solar Eclipse: Resources

November 19, 2016
Whether you only catch the 2017 total solar eclipse or plan to stay to enjoy more of Oregon, these resources will help. Your first stop online should be TravelOregon.com, where you can order travel guides and maps. And before setting out, check road conditions and travel advisors at TripCheck.com. You’ll find many other helpful resources… More
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Total Solar Eclipse Events

A total solar eclipse is rare. You probably won’t be alive when the next one falls over Oregon. So it’s only natural to feel excited about this once-in-a-lifetime celestial occurrence. Because you’re not alone. Across the state, communities are hosting special events in honor of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. And they’re celebrating in the most Oregon ways possible — with wine, music, history, science and the great outdoors. Take a look at some of the eclipse events scheduled to take place, and keep checking this page...
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Total Solar Eclipse: Know Before You Go

Eclipse chasers from around the world are expected to come to Oregon to see this rare astronomical event. The path of totality spreads across a relatively rural area of the state that isn’t used to such a large numbers of visitors. For this reason, it’s important to show up booked and ready with a plan.… More
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Opt Outside on Green Friday

November 16, 2016
Oregon State Parks will waive parking and admission fees at all parks statewide on the day after Thanksgiving. More
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Historic Highway Bingo: Hood River to The Dalles

September 10, 2016
Wake up in paradise, Hood River, the windsurfing capital of the world and the perfect place to linger during a tour of the Gorge. If you spend the night in the Columbia Gorge Hotel (N4), a 1920 historic landmark frequented by old Hollywood stars and presidents, grab a great view of Wah-Gwin-Gwin Falls, the second-highest waterfall in the Gorge. More
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Historic Highway Bingo: Scenic Corridor to Mitchell Point

Take a trip back in time and experience the Columbia River Gorge as it was a century ago. Thanks to community restoration work, previously abandoned sections of the historic highway are returning to their early glory days. We recommend bringing some hiking shoes and a bike to take full advantage of this adventurous, often car-free segment. More
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Historic Highway Bingo: Troutdale to Waterfall Alley

Slip away from city life and escape to the Columbia River Gorge. The Historic Columbia River Highway begins (or ends, depending on your direction) on the outskirts of Greater Portland in the charming town of Troutdale (B1), known as the “Gateway to the Gorge.” Browse stores and galleries downtown, eat meals from vintage cookbooks and stroll the grounds of McMenamins Edgefield. In true centennial spirit, you can locate the new bronze statues of the historic highway’s visionaries, Samuel Lancaster and Sam Hill, in Troutdale’s Visionary... More
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