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Mt. Hood is Your Next Mountain Bike Destination

June 24, 2020
Editor’s note: Call destinations before you visit to make sure they’re open. Stay posted on what Oregon’s phased reopening means for you, and follow these steps for social distancing outdoors. Here’s what to know about Oregon’s outdoors right now. Oregon’s tallest peak is not just a beacon for skiers and snowboarders — it’s a hot spot for mountain bikers too. From the classic Sandy Ridge Trail System near Portland to Surveyors Ridge on the eastern slopes and all the singletrack in between, Mt. Hood offers the ultimate dirt-surfing escape. Here are...
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Mountain Biking ,

Black Lives Matter

June 10, 2020
Black lives matter. The senseless violence and discrimination against Black Americans must stop. As our nation confronts the realities of its deeply rooted racism and institutional bias, we as Oregonians do as well. The bitter truth is that three separate black exclusion laws were once part of the Oregon Constitution — and discriminatory language was not even completely removed until 2001. As Oregon’s official tourism organization, it is our mission to ensure that our work helps Oregon become a more equitable destination, so all who...

Long Weekend at Black Butte Ranch

June 2, 2020
Over the past half century, a lot has changed in Central Oregon. But deep in the woods, west of Sisters, a timelessness carries on between families and nature at Black Butte Ranch. Hundreds of thousands of acres of fragrant Cascade forests, brooding volcanoes and twinkling lakes surround the property, making it an ideal base for a long weekend of adventure-first pampering. Y More
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Central Oregon , Sisters , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

What to Know About Oregon’s Outdoors Right Now

April 7, 2020
Oregon’s recreation sites, like most public places, have closed facilities if not entire sites. More
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Trip Ideas ,

Oregon Moments of Zen

April 3, 2020
Sit back, relax and imagine yourself immersed in Oregon's great outdoors. More

Where in Oregon?

March 27, 2020
Even the most traveled adventurer might have trouble identifying these spots. More
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Destinations ,

Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail

March 17, 2020
The Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail offers a self-guided journey through a bountiful land of historic farms and trailblazing spirits. These businesses are committed to sustainability, sourcing ingredients within 100 miles. More
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Willamette Valley , Oregon Food Trails ,

Baker City / La Grande is Your Next Mountain Bike Destination

March 12, 2020
Oregon's eastern outposts of Baker City and La Grande offer a world of mountain biking between them. More
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Eastern Oregon , Baker City , Mountain Biking ,

Oregon Family Fun for All

March 10, 2020
“Are we there yet?” isn’t something you hear much of when road tripping around Oregon. More
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Family Fun ,

North Coast Food Trail

March 6, 2020
The North Coast Food Trail connects visitors to the bountiful farms, ranches, markets and scenic beauty on Oregon’s North Coast. More
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Oregon Coast , Oregon Food Trails , Favorite Trips , Culinary Events , Artisan Producers , Scenic Drives , Culinary Experiences , Sustainable Travel , Farmers Markets , Farms & Ranches , Trip Ideas , Retail , Eat & Drink ,