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.

Wild for Mountain Biking

found in Itineraries

Spring has arrived, and the high desert singletrack is calling you out of hibernation. Join Lev Stryker, owner of Bend-based Cog Wild Bicycle Tours, for a scenic introduction to mountain biking in sunny Central Oregon. Stryker and friends travel the Deschutes River Trail, an 18-mile journey along the rushing river between Bend and Sunriver. Its just one of countless fun trails in Central…

  1. On the Trail of Erratic Rocks

    written by Grant McOmie

    Imagine a when gigantic icebergs floated across the broad-shouldered Willamette Valley. Rick Thompson is a detective of…

  2. Spring Whale Watch

    written by Eileen Garvin

    Robins are the harbingers of spring for some, but here in Oregon, our seasonal messengers are bigger, grayer and wetter…

  3. Spring Waterfall Hikes

    written by Eileen Garvin

    Snowmelt and spring rain combined create tremendous spring waterfalls in Oregon. Lace up those hiking boots and hit the…

Cities, Regions, Questions & Answers Planning Your Trip

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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. Can you offer a couple of Oregon IPA’s I must try? – Kevin J.

    These kinds of questions are always rough to answer, but I'll give it a shot. The trouble is, IPAs are so variable that opinions invariably vary. But you didn't ask me to waffle, so here goes. I personally have three favorites, for different reasons: India Pelican Ale from Pelican. As an all-arounder, it's hard to beat. Lots of sticky, resinous hopping, but it's bright and not overly heavy.…

    Answered by Jeff Alworth, Ask Oregon Beer Expert
    Written on March 12th, 2012
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