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Historic Columbia River Highway Centennial Season of Celebration

May 11, 2016
In 2016, the historic route turns 100 years old, sparking a season of celebration. Honor the Historic Columbia River Highway by attending the centennial festivities, and see for yourself why this is one of the most significant roads ever built in the United States. More
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Corbett , Culture & Heritage Events , Historic Sites & Oregon Trail , Electric Vehicle Trips , Educational Activities , Sports , Trip Ideas , Attractions , Events ,

The Vineyard and Valley Tour Route

February 21, 2016
Handpicked produce, carefully crafted wines and bucolic beauty will tempt you at every turn on this 57-mile/92-kilometer route through the Tualatin Valley — the heart of Washington County, an easy side trip from the Portland metro area. More
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Portland Region , Sherwood , Scenic Drives , Trip Ideas , Scenic Byways ,

Winter Getaways to Help You Thrive

November 22, 2015
  It’s a Pacific Northwest wonderland out there, and we want you to make the most of it. That’s why Travel Oregon and Kaiser Permanente partnered up to share healthy and fun ideas for quick adventures — right in our own backyard — to help you thrive. Research shows outdoor play leads to many physical and cognitive benefits, from boosting immune system markers and reducing stress to better performance in the classroom. Preventive care is a critical component of health and well-being. And, in our opinion, there’s no better...
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7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: The Wallowas

June 1, 2015
As Ira Ryan and Tony Pereira considered the Wallowa River Valley and the surrounding snow-peaked mountains as inspiration for a bike to build, it wasn’t much of a stretch to picture the Old West. The rugged landscape, the spread-out population, the jagged peaks looming on the horizon… voila. More
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7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: The Oregon Coast

In some places, riding is as much a state of mind as it is a physical activity. Joseph Ahearne captures the feel of riding alongside the ocean perfectly: “At the beach you’re really riding with no destination in mind — it’s the trip itself that is the draw. It’s such a unique environment that just moving around in it is beautiful.” More
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7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: Mt. Hood

Mt. Hood serves as the coolest imaginable backyard possible for Portlanders (and anyone else who visits the area): it’s got so many things to do, and plenty of them can be done on a bike. That was the initial reaction Fred Cuthbert had when he was tasked with designing the perfect bike for Mt. Hood. More
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7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: Smith Rock

One interesting thing about Smith Rock: For something with such a monolithic name, it’s far from the only thing you want to look at when you’re there. While its sheer walls, unique structure and picture-postcard setting make it one of the top draws in the world for rock climbers, it’s just one part of a Central Oregon outdoor playground that offers myriad possibilities. More
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Central Oregon , Terrebonne , 7 Wonders ,

7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: The Painted Hills

To build a bike that does justice to the rugged beauty of the Painted Hills, Portland-based builder Christopher Igleheart drew on two separate sources of inspiration. One was based on his formal education, the other on an entirely different kind of learning. More
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Eastern Oregon , Mitchell , 7 Wonders ,

7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: The Columbia River Gorge

Ben Farver knows the Columbia River Gorge so well that he understands it’s not just one place – it’s a region made up of a vast variety of places, and terrains, and riding. So when he set out to design and build the perfect bike for the Gorge, he knew his focus had to stay broad. More
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7 Bikes for 7 Wonders: Crater Lake

Each of the 7 Wonders of Oregon offers a different, exciting ride. To celebrate this, we asked seven of the best bicycle builders in the state to each build a one-of-a-kind bicycle, one for each of our 7 Wonders. This bike was built for Crater Lake. More
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