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Always dreamed of zip-lining through the forest, riding horseback along the dunes or paddling down a pristine river like a boss? This is the year to make a bucket list of Oregon adventures. More

The Applegate River winds leisurely through the heart of Southern Oregon wine country — a varied landscape of family farms, thick forests and steep, rocky hills. More

Since I first heard of it, I’ve wanted to explore this 79-mile trail winding through the Umpqua National Forest between Diamond Lake and Roseburg. Completed in 1997, the trail follows the high ridgeline above the river, snakes through towering forests of hemlock, fir and pine, and skirts multiple waterfalls as it follows the shining rapids of the river. More

For the last couple years, I have wanted to complete the Three Sisters circumnavigation. The trail is legendary among backpackers, just as the namesake mountains are iconic in Central Oregon. Finally my dad and I were able to schedule the trip for summer 2018. More

As you travel to Oregon’s Seven Wonders, don’t forget to allow time to explore. Because sometimes, the places you discover along the way are the ones that make the journey worthwhile. Oregon’s Willamette Valley, home to the state’s most storied wine region, lies centered among the Seven Wonders. This is Oregon’s Promised Land — the… More

Cualquiera sea la estación del año, Oregon tiene la aventura que estás buscando, desde zip-lining, bicicleta de montaña, kayaking, snowboarding ¡El deporte de aventura que quieras, lo puedes practicar en este hermoso estado! Para darte una idea, aquí algunas recomendaciones para cada época del año. More

Make the most of your days at home by adding these Oregon adventures onto your radar. Whether you’re looking for tasty food and drink, a wellness getaway or an excursion into Oregon’s great outdoors, get excited for life after the pandemic by planning one of these epic adventures across the state. More

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a lean, mean road warrior; a low-key city cruiser; a laid-back stump jumper; or an elbow-to-elbow cyclocrosser; Oregon has something awesome for you to do while perched on top of two wheels. More

I’ve been a park ranger in Oregon for 12 years, stationed everywhere from the Oregon Dunes and Crater Lake National Park to the Deschutes National Forest and Rogue Wild and Scenic River. No matter where I work, visitors share one thing in common — they want to take the best possible photos. There’s just one downside to that: Some photos are so iconic that everyone wants to take them, and they end up all looking the same More

Curious travelers planning an adventure to this wild pocket of the Pacific Northwest should pack boots and cowboy hats — you’ll need both while exploring this arid side of the Cascades. The region is rich in history (hello, prehistoric fossil beds) and also offers incredible opportunities to soak up the high-desert sunshine, something that newcomers might not believe exists here in Oregon. Here are the top stops from my weekend road trip. More

There are few better jumping-off points for day trips to lesser-known places than Bend. It's also the perfect place to begin multiday getaways to some of Oregon’s least crowded and absolutely incredible sights. Here are a few road-trip ideas to get you going. More

Panoramic Columbia River Gorge views await visitors between Troutdale and Pendleton, a scenic drive in history, geology, culture and natural beauty. More

Touring the Columbia River Gorge is easily one of the most scenic routes you can take in all of Oregon. But what if you could see the sights without having to drive? More

Bienvenidos a Oregon. Hay muchas cosas maravillosas aquí, y esperamos que tú también encuentres una conexión especial con este lugar. Oregon es un lugar para que todos disfruten, incluidas las próximas generaciones; por eso, contamos contigo para que lo recorras de manera responsable. More

One of nature’s most incredible — and rarest — sights is coming to Oregon. On August 21, 2017, the state will be treated to a total solar eclipse, a rare celestial event in which the moon passes in front of the sun and completely blocks its light, briefly turning daytime into twilight. Mark your calendar now, because the next opportunity to view a total solar eclipse from Oregon won’t occur for nearly 100 years. More

Called a "once-in-a-generation event" by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the wildfires of September 2020 have swept through some 300,000 acres of the state, forcing thousands to evacuate as winds spread embers and smoke through western Oregon. Gov. Brown said this could be the greatest loss of human lives and property due to wildfire in our state’s history. 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

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

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

Start planning your next great Oregon adventure now. (You'll be glad you did.) Here are some trip ideas to get you started, plus a special vacation-planning tool to get your calendar ready too. More