Welcome to Oregon.

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Welcome to Oregon

Oregon isn’t a place you see as much as you do. You can sight-see our beautiful coast, volcanic mountains, crystal-clear lakes and deserts that stretch as far as the eye can see. If you’re looking for world-class pinots, some of the best food and craft beer in the country, epic cycling, kayaking, windsurfing or just about anything else-ing, look no further.

Better yet, don’t look, come out here and leap.

Activities, Events & Attractions So Much to See & Do

In Oregon, there’s always something to do. You can play world-class golf, cycle along hundreds of miles of designated bike lanes, take road-trips to wine country, hunt for fossils or get lost in the moment of a brilliantly crafted scene of play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Stories, Itineraries & Inspiration Trip Ideas

Not sure where to start? Let some of Oregon’s adventurers and guides take you on a virtual tour of the state, offering stories, itineraries and some inspiration from across Oregon.

Ice Age Tonquin Trail

found in Grant’s Getaways

I’m always on the lookout for unique, interesting recreation that blends adventure with history and tells a really good story along the way.So imagine a time not so long ago – when gigantic icebergs floated across an incredible lake that flooded the entire broad-shouldered Willamette Valley.Now, it’s history you can explore along a Portland Metro-area hiking trail called the…

  1. Howling and Mushing

    written by Eileen Garvin

    Eastern Oregon is known for its wild mountain peaks, but it’s also making a name for its wild mountain race the…

  2. Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Freda Casillas

    written by Eileen Garvin

    Before Freda Casillas ever dreamed of working for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), she was a big fan. The self…

  3. A Clamming Holiday in Siletz Bay

    written by Brianna Lehmann

    Fall and winter on the Oregon Coast offer many opportunities for rejuvenating outdoor activities, and the coast is my…

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Where is Oregon, anyway?

Not familiar with U.S. geography? Oregon is on the West Coast, right between Washington and California. Some people think it’s the best thing about the West Coast, and of course they’re right.

Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

Have a question? Ask Oregon

  1. What are the best places for easy trail hikes that are not too close to the city?

    Thanks for the great question.  I am the Ask Oregon expert on outdoor recreation and the Assistant Manager of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center, and these are my recommendations for easy hikes in Oregon away from the city.  Since Oregon is so rich in variety, I've included hike suggestions for northern Oregon, central Oregon to the coast, and southern Oregon as a sort of sampler …

    Written on December 10th, 2012
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