Oregon Coast
The Oregon coast is a landscape of infinite wonder, sculpted by wind and waves. Some of the most spectacular scenery in the nation can be seen at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the Sea Stacks at Bandon Beach, and the Devil’s Punch Bowl near Newport. But the Coast is more than beaches, cliffs and lighthouses. It is also home to a harvest of seafood and some of the best cheese to be found anywhere.
The coast also offers endless opportunities for sports enthusiasts, from salmon and rainbow trout fishing to wildlife viewing. Even a winter visit has its special charm with the chance to watch migrating whales from your front row seat near a roaring fireplace.
portland
Equivalent to Portland’s “livability” is its natural environment. Its International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park is just one of more than a dozen major parks and recreation areas. Portland also offers a variety of outdoor activities for everyone. The Mt. Hood & The Gorge region combines one of the world’s largest rivers with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be found in the United States.
The city of Hood River has become the center of windsurfing in the Northwest, while skiers can choose from three locations: Ski Bowl, Timberline and Mount Hood Meadows. Willamette Valley Hazelnuts, Hops, Mint Christmas Trees, Oats, Grapes, Grapes and More Grapes:
The Willamette Valley may be the most diverse agricultural region in the world, and an endless series of roadside stands give visitors the opportunity to sample this diversity of tastes and flavors. The valley is probably most famous for its wines, which the authorities rank among the best in the world. Sports enthusiasts can choose from kayaking, rafting, biking, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and even llama rides.
And, for fans of covered bridges, the valley is a special find with more than three dozen bridges located within the region. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland at Crater Lake National Park. The Britt Music Festivals in Jacksonville at the Oregon Caves National Monument.
southern oregon
Southern Oregon offers cultural and recreational activities of all kinds throughout the year for the visitor. During the winter, the Mt. Ashland Ski Area offers downhill and cross-country skiing with spectacular 360-degree views of the Cascade and Coast Ranges.
Grants Pass, the gateway to the wild and scenic Rogue River, offers white water rafting, fly fishing, power boat tours, antique shopping, the Rogue River Loop and the Applegate Trail. The rich farmland of the Rogue Valley is home to more than a dozen wineries and the world famous Harry & David pear orchards.
eastern oregon
Eastern Oregon can be described with a number of superlatives: North America’s deepest gorge (Hell’s Canyon), North America’s largest fault line (Steens Mountain), and the world’s richest prehistoric fossil find (John Day Fossil Beds). ).
central oregon
Central Oregon offers visitors activities ranging from rock climbing, kayaking, and fly fishing to downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. The High Desert Museum in Bend is one of the best natural history museums in the West.