Welome to Oregon
"She Flies With Her Own Wings"
Oregon is made up of seven diverse regions. She has the ocean to her West, the desert out East, with mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.
Cannon Beach
A popular tourist resort, Cannon Beach is located in northwest Oregon. The beach offers a wide stretch of sand and spectacular views of jagged coastal rocks. The largest of these is known as Hay Stack Rock, thought to be one of the largest monoliths in the world.
Newport, Oregon
Newport mixes beach scenery with its Victorian heritage. Lighthouses dot the coast between attractions such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center.
The Oregon Dunes
South of Florence begins the dune landscape of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. It stretches along the Pacific Coast for about 40 miles before reaching Coos Bay. But in between the beaches, wind-shaped sand dunes and pocket forests offer an unusual scenic area - along with the sand-boarding destination of Sand Master Park.
Washington Park, Portland
Within park grounds, the famed International Rose Test Garden is located near the impressive Portland Japanese Garden. Each displays exceptional horticultural expertise and are favorites with green thumbs. For families, the park entices with fun explorations at the Oregon Zoo as well as the Portland Children's Museum.
The Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area follows the course of the Columbia River as it cuts through the Cascade Mountain Range. Formed by the river, the gorge is known for its spectacular views and numerous waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls - the second highest waterfall in the country. The area offers a range of hiking and biking trails, plus camping facilities.
Mount Hood National Forest
Mount Hood is an unmistakable landmark in Oregon, its peak rising 11,239 feet to make it the highest mountain in the state. On its slopes are a mix of ski hills, hiking trails, and scenic viewpoints accessible via Mount Hood Scenic Loop.
Crater Lake National Park
With a landscape like nowhere else, Crater Lake National Park lies in the Cascade Mountains in southwestern Oregon. Intensely blue and unusually deep (1,935 feet), the lake is almost exactly circular. It is the water-filled caldera of an extinct volcano, Mount Mazama, and lava cliffs rise to heights of up to 2,000 feet around the lake
Bend, Oregon
Edged by a mix of national forests, ski hills, and dry plains, Bend sits roughly in the center of Oregon. The city's High Desert Museum has informative displays about the arid regions to the northwest. Activity-focused tourist attractions include rafting trips on the Deschutes River, excursions to the volcanic landscapes of Lava Butte and Newberry National Volcanic Monument, and skiing at the large Mount Bachelor Ski Area. Also nearby, Smith Rock is famed with climbers for its many routes and long history as a rock-climbing destination.