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Stunning ocean views, a historic lighthouse, Oregon’s most unique fishing port and river pools that glisten like gems in an indescribable palette of blue-greens await cyclists embarking on the new Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway. The recently designated Oregon Scenic Bikeway is a 60-mile route starting and ending in Port Orford with scenic stops all along the route including three scenic State Parks, the spectacular setting of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and a 10-mile stretch of the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Elk River. More

The history of Oregon skateboarding goes deep. Some would say that it started 30 years ago under the Burnside Bridge with a crew of DIY Portland skateboarders. It was on Halloween night of 1990, when a tight-knit group of friends, seeking a sheltered spot to skate, started unloading bags of concrete and building transitions to skate on the bridge columns.   In the process, these skaters spawned a skatepark building boom that continues to this day. The timing was fortuitous as one of the biggest impediments... More

Statewide Oregon Scenic Bikeways Map from Travel Oregon Oregon is the only state in the country with official Scenic Bikeways. Use this guide to explore the best routes that Oregon has to offer — all from the seat of a bike. Oregon State Bicycle Map from ODOT A statewide cycling map from the Oregon Department of Transportation. Biker Campsites Map from ORPD (select Hiker Biker Campsites under “Facilities”) Oregon offers first-come, first-served campsites just for cyclists and hikers at our state parks. Even if a... More

Ready to trade the humdrum for some fresh thrills? Take an ambitious tour through all seven regions of Oregon to see everything that makes the cooler months so cool. But you don’t have to do it all at once. Check out these highlights to start planning your own getaway. More

Here’s what you need to know to get started discovering — or rediscovering — the 33rd state when it’s safe to travel. More

Whirring bicycle wheels and the steady gnawing of puppy teeth against a rawhide bone merge into a peaceful rhythm as I pedal down the two-lane highway, just a handful of miles outside Mitchell. I’m exploring the Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway, Oregon’s newest addition to its official bicycle-friendly routes. Located in Eastern Oregon, the state’s 15th Scenic Bikeway connects the three units of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument over 161 miles and tops the state’s total bikeway network to more than 1,000 miles. To... More

After two days of riding alongside cars, the start of the Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway felt almost eerily quiet. The tall pines cast long shadows across the road, blocking the sun from beating down on us for most of the day. Bright pink foxgloves and purple lupine lined the roads, escorting us along the gradual uphill. More

In honor of National Plan for Vacation Day, we invite you to lock in your days off and plan the Oregon trip you've always wanted to take. More