Oregon’s Black community has thrived despite a history of discrimination.
The earliest known person of African descent was Markus Lopeus, a black sailor who arrived at Tillamook Bay with merchant sea captain Robert Gray in 1788. Nearly 20 years later, York, an enslaved Black man, played a pivotal role in Lewis and Clark’s journey to the Pacific, hunting and gathering food, caring for the ill and building relationships with Native Americans.
World War II was the turning point in the African American experience in Oregon. Amidst Oregon’s Black exclusion laws, thousands of Black families migrated to Oregon to work in the state’s logging, ship building and farming industries. Today, despite being about two percent of the state’s population, Black residents have created indisputable chronicles of success, making strides in the state’s wine, outdoors, high-tech and food sectors.
Oregon is for foodies, but we don’t want you to be overwhelmed with options, that’s why we’ve created a trail of tried-and-true destinations for great eats, organized by area.
A nibble, a nosh, a bite or a feast? Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got an Oregon Food Trail for you.
In communities across Oregon, passionate food lovers plotted these trails to introduce visitors to the distinctive food and drink of their regions. These unique, self-guided food trails showcase the freshest local offerings of farmers, fishers, brewers and chefs around the state. Along the way, you can take in the signature natural beauty of each region. Spend a day (or more) following the bountiful Oregon Food Trails to find recommended restaurants, bakeries, markets and breweries that will have your taste buds thanking you.
Many food trail destinations are open year-round, but others are highly seasonal. Call ahead to individual businesses about seasonality and hours of operation.
Oregon’s agriculture products’ peak seasons
- April through October is best for Steelhead and Chinook salmon
- June through August for berry-picking and lavender-snipping
- August through October for apples, cider and pumpkin patches a plenty
- December through February will be your best bet to hunt for Oregon truffles
Happy tasting!
For many hunters, Oregon is at the top of their list.
With more than 34 million acres of public land open to hunters, Oregon has plenty of places to take aim. From big game to waterfowl, the hunting opportunities are as diverse as they are rewarding.
The best resource to direct you to top Oregon experiences are Oregonians.
Our Welcome Center Travel Advisors love the place they call home and are well-versed in travel tips and recommendations about things to do and places to see across the state. Stop by a center for personalized travel information, tailored just for you.
Travel Oregon operates eight staffed Oregon Welcome Centers throughout the state, seven days a week May through September. Each center features a treasure trove of amenities — well beyond free state maps and travel guides, Wi-Fi, and restrooms.
Fat bikes can be ridden year-round and are great on sand, snow and loose dirt.
Whether you plan an extended trip or one section of a longer route, taking the scenic route by fat bike may take longer than you think, so plan accordingly.
Oregon’s a big state, but we’ve got options to help you get around.
Looking to leave your car at home when you visit Oregon? Explore transportation options from private rentals and shuttles to airports.
Leave your itinerary up to the experts.
Take a trip through Oregon with an experienced tour guide. Oregon’s guides and tour companies know the state inside and out — and by the time you go home, they’ll make sure you do, too. These experts can do all of the planning, take you to the best spots right away and offer you a more meaningful connection to the place.
Leave it to the experts to serve up a tour of Oregon’s best.
Not sure to where to start? Plan your next adventure with Oregon’s tour companies.You’ll be surprised by all the possibilities. From horseback rides on the beach to flights above wine country to custom bike tours, there’s a special tour (or two) for you. A tour or guided trip takes the guesswork out of trip-planning. Just pack your sense of adventure.
Not sure to where to start? Plan your next adventure with Oregon’s tour companies.
You’ll be surprised by all the possibilities. From stargazing tours to flights above wine country to custom bike tours, there’s a special tour (or two) for you.
You know what’s even better than going on a new adventure? Letting someone else do the driving.
So sit back, relax, and take a train, bus or shuttle to your next Oregon destination.