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5 1 Greater Portland Portland offers gardens, restaurants, craft breweries and more; within an hour are Mt. Hood, 100+ wineries and so much more. TravelPortland.com
2 The Coast Almost 584 km (365 miles) of coastline dotted with lighthouses, fishing villages and dramatic scenery. VisitTheOregonCoast.com
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Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge Ski, hike, windsurf and wander in the shadow of Mt. Hood and its fertile foothills. MtHoodColumbiaGorge.com
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4 Willamette Valley A fertile valley famous for its wine, historic towns and covered bridges. OregonWineCountry.org
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5 Southern Oregon A region prized for its temperate climate, thriving arts scene, wine and Crater Lake National Park. SouthernOregon.org
6 Central Oregon A high desert playground for skiing, fishing, climbing, hiking, biking, rafting and incredible golfing. VisitCentralOregon.com
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7 Eastern Oregon Mountain bike, hike and explore the hills of Eastern Oregon. Experience ghost towns and ancient history. VisitEasternOregon.com
The Weather Coast: The Pacific Ocean keeps sea level temperatures well above freezing in winter and rarely above 24 C (75 F) in summer. The coastal mountains, however, are high enough to see snowfall in the winter months. Western Valleys: The Willamette and Rogue valleys have moderate temperatures and seasonal rains. Winter days range from 1–13 C (mid-30s to 50s F), with frequent rain showers in the north and occasional brief snowstorms. Summers are dry and warm, at
times reaching 30 C (85 F) in the Portland area and 32 C (90 F) in Medford. Spring and fall are gentle transitions between extremes. The Cascades and Northeast Mountains: High elevations in the Cascade, Blue and Wallowa mountains are where dramatic weather, including winter blizzard conditions, may occur. Temperatures range from -6–3 C (20s and 30s F) during the day to -9 C (the teens) at night. Spring weather brings highs 5–13 C (40s and 50s F). Summer days reach 16–30 C (60s to 80s F).
The Columbia River Gorge: Temperatures vary from 1–5 C (the 30s to 40s F) in the winter to 30 C (80s F) in the summer. The strong winds, which are outstanding for windsurfing in summer, can be dangerously chilling in winter. The High Desert: Central and Eastern Oregon enjoy the driest weather in the state with the widest range of temperatures. Winter highs average 1–5 C (30s and 40s F); summer highs reach 30–36 C (mid-80s and 90s F). A few inches of snow on the ground is not uncommon in winter, but it doesn’t last long.
Oregon’s Scenic Byways
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ALL-AMERICAN ROADS Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway Hells Canyon Scenic Byway Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Pacific Coast Scenic Byway NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS West Cascades Scenic Byway McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway Mt. Hood Scenic Byway OREGON STATE SCENIC BYWAYS Journey Through Time Scenic Byway Blue Mountain Scenic Byway Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway Umpqua River Scenic Byway Over the Rivers & Through the Woods Scenic Byway
OREGON TOUR ROUTES Silver Falls Tour Route Vineyard and Valley State Scenic Tour Route Grand Tour Route East Steens Tour Route Steens Loop Tour Route Diamond Lake Tour Route Myrtle Creek-Canyonville Tour Route Cow Creek Tour Route
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Charleston to Bandon Tour Route
Oregon Outback Scenic Byway
Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Tour Route
Contents 7 The Great Outdoors Oregon is an ideal destination for outdoor adventures of all kinds: golf, cycling, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, surfing, hiking, camping, skiing and the list goes on.
11 Culinary Travel Explore Oregon’s locally-grown food scene, including its more than 400 wineries, 112 breweries, U-pick farms, harvest tours and chef-owned restaurants.
15 Oregon Heritage Learn about Oregon’s history through American Indian museums, Oregon Trail sites, covered bridges and more.
19 Lifestyle & Culture Revel in Oregon’s performing arts, museums and galleries, gardens, family attractions and casinos.
23 Itineraries
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Four tours to fit every travel style.
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Oregon Key Facts Whether it’s your first or 10th trip to Oregon, here are some quick tidbits to get you acquainted with this spectacular place.
Did You Know… Oregon is the 10th largest state in the U.S., covering 251,417 square kilometers (97,073 square miles). Oregon’s population is 3.7 million, with half of its residents living in the Portland Metro area. Oregon has no sales tax. All Oregon gas stations are required to pump their gas for you, so enjoy the free service!
Geography Oregon offers an example of every geographic terrain on the planet within its borders. Oregon contains more than 5,900 registered campsites along with 230 state parks and 13 national forests. The highest elevation point is Mt. Hood at 3,427 meters (11,245 feet), and the lowest is at sea level. There are more than 6,000 lakes and 180,246 km (112,000 miles) of rivers and streams. Nearly half of Oregon’s total area is forested—close to 12 million hectares (30 million acres). There are 16 known hot springs in Oregon.
Natural Wonders
History and Heritage
At 592 meters (1,943 feet), Crater Lake in Southern Oregon is the deepest lake in the United States. Located in the northeastern corner of the state, Hells Canyon, at 2,408 meters (7,900 feet), is the deepest river-carved gorge in North America. The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest freshwater marsh in the U.S. Oregon has 13 commercial downhill ski areas, with 400 trails in three mountain ranges. Naturally carved within an outcropping of solid marble, Oregon Caves National Monument is one of Southern Oregon’s oldest attractions. The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is one of the richest fossil bed sites in the world. Luring rock climbers from around the globe, Smith Rock towers above Central Oregon, challenging all who come to conquer its craggy surface. The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge contains the largest concentration of wintering bald eagles in the U.S.
Oregon has four National Historic Trails and 14 National Historic Districts. Oregon has more than 7,000 bridges, including 50 covered bridges. J^[h[ Wh[ nine lighthouses and one light ship along the Oregon Coast.
Quirky Tidbits Oregon is pronounced OR-UHGUN, never OR-EE-GONE. There are 17 ghost towns in Oregon. The Oregon hazelnut is the state’s official nut, and Oregon grows 100 percent of the entire U.S. commercial crop. The pear is Oregon’s state fruit and is ranked as its top-selling tree fruit crop. In 2010, there were 849 vineyards planted on 8,296 hectares (20,500 acres).
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The Great Outdoors
Lance Koudele
Hiking, Bird Watching & Whale Watching 8 Biking & Golfing 9 Snow Sports & Water Play 10
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BIRD WATCHING
GET BACK TO NATURE WITH A HIKE A hiker’s paradise, Oregon has hundreds of trails to choose from. Table Rocks—two enormous sandstone-basalt mesas with flat lava caps—are just 16 km (10 miles) northeast of Medford and offer incredible views of the surrounding valley, the Rogue River and Siskiyou Mountains (blm.gov/or/resources/ recreation/tablerock). Silver Falls State Park, Oregon’s largest state park, sits in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains 42 km (26 miles) east of Salem. Beautiful deciduous trees mix in with conifers to provide a spectrum of fall color. Follow the Trail of Ten Falls for an 11-km (7-mile) route with views of 10 different waterfalls (OregonStateParks.org/park_211.php). The moderate 9-km (5.5-mile) Tillamook Head Hike spans the area from Tillamook Head Trailhead south of Seaside to Indian Beach Trailhead just north of Cannon Beach. Along the trail are stretches of old-growth forest and scenic viewpoints overlooking the Pacific (SeasideNaturally.com). The 13-km (8-mile) Upper Deschutes River Trail near Bend follows the Deschutes River, passing Lava Island Falls, Aspen Camp and Dillon Falls before ending at Benham Falls. Go white-water rafting during the summer months (VisitCentralOregon.com). Bonus: Fall color enthusiasts can visit the Fall Foliage blog at OregonFallFoliage.com for daily updates on fall colors around Oregon in September and October. For hundreds more hiking trails, please visit TravelOregon.com.
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Oregon is home to nearly 500 bird species, and when fall and spring migrations hit, thousands of birds come to rest under the Pacific Flyway. At the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, thousands of migrating birds stop to feed on the 75,676 hectares (187,000 acres) of wetlands and meadows (fws.gov/ malheur). The 293-hectare (725-acre) Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve in Hillsboro is open year-round and is home to numerous species (JacksonBottom.org). Along the 1,609km (1,000-mile) Oregon Cascades Birding Trail in the Cascade Mountains, visitors can see bald eagles, great horned owls, dark-eyed juncos and other birds from nearly 200 designated bird-watching sites (OregonBirdingTrails.org/cascades. htm). The Oregon Coast Birding Trail includes 173 viewing sites from which to see some of 450 species in the region (OregonCoastBirding.com). More than 70 percent of the state’s bird population can be seen along the Willamette Valley Birding Trail, which includes more than a dozen different loops (WillametteBirding.org). The Klamath Basin Birding Trail, rich with diverse habitats, attracts birds year round. From November to February, more than 500 bald eagles winter near Bear Valley Roost (KlamathBirdingTrails.com).
WHALE WATCHING Some 200 gray whales call the Oregon Coast home from July through November. However, the odds of seeing one of these majestic mammals increase in December and March when some 19,000 plus migrate between Alaska and Mexico. For two weeks (usually late December and late March) each year, Oregon State Parks sets up 26 whale-watching spots along the coast (WhaleSpoken.org). Trave lOre g o n . co m
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Combine thousands of hectares of national forest, dozens of mountain peaks and a mild year-round climate, and you’ve got a recipe for epic offroad riding. The Euphoria Ridge Trail, a challenging 16-km (10-mile) ride near Coos Bay, includes steep inclines on dirt and gravel roads and technical declines—some of the best downhill around—through dense old-growth forests. Just 15 minutes from downtown Grants Pass is the Cathedral Hills Trail System, a mountain biking haven with numerous loop trails and natural areas among 162 hectares (400 acres) of Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine forest. Great signage and a variety of routes make it suitable for all ages and abilities (www.rveta.org/assets/PDF/ Cathedral_Hills_Trail_System.pdf). The Sandy River Trail—one of the state’s newest trails, located just west of Mt. Hood—offers more than 24 km (15 miles) of singletrack to explore. The high-desert area surrounding Bend has hundreds of kilometers of trails running along rivers and lakes with stunning views of the Cascade Mountains (VisitCentralOregon.com). Oakridge has become a year-round destination for dirt lovers of all abilities. Riders converge twice each summer for Mt. Bike Oregon, a three-day celebration of riding (MtBikeOregon.com). For more mountain bike trails, visit RideOregonRide.com.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
Bend’s Deschutes River Trail
CYCLING Diverse terrain and scenery make Oregon a Mecca for cycling. The ultimate two-wheeled touring experience is Cycle Oregon, a week-long supported ride along National Scenic Byways throughout rural Oregon (CycleOregon.com), but day riders can choose from a sampling of great rides. The 19-km (12-mile) Mosier Twin Tunnels ride between Hood River and Mosier explores the curves and spectacular views of the Historic Columbia River Highway along a stretch of road open only to hikers and cyclists. Choose one of many day rides along the Oregon Coast Bike Route, which runs for 584 km (363 miles) mostly along beautiful Hwy. 101. The McKenzie Pass Ride, a 48-km (30-mile) challenge, climbs out of the town of Sisters, past jagged lava flows to the top of McKenzie Pass and panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains. The relatively flat 129-km (80-mile) Grande Ronde Valley Tour Route starts and ends in La Grande, winding through low-traffic roads past mountains, farms, rivers and rugged rangelands. Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway travels 209 km (130 miles) through Oregon’s diverse agricultural region from Champoeg to Eugene. Bikers can stop at gourmet restaurants, picturesque wineries and quaint towns. Banks-Vernonia State Trail, a 34-km (21-mile) multiuse trail just west of Portland, has postcardworthy views throughout (OregonStateParks.org/park_145.php). For more places to ride, go to RideOregonRide.com.
GOLFING
Mike Houska
The toughest part of golfing in Oregon is choosing from nearly 200 public courses. Play through spectacular stretches of sand dunes perched high above the Pacific Ocean, tee off in the heart of sun-filled wine country, or revel in the mountain views of Central Oregon’s 30 high-desert courses. Visit TravelOregon.com for a complete list of public courses, designed by the likes of Cupp, Palmer and McLay Kidd.
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Oregon’s ski areas offer a huge range of skiing and snowboarding fun, from challenging terrain to beginner runs. Mt. Hood Meadows boasts 870 hectares (2,150 acres) of diverse terrain served by 11 lifts, including backcountry skiing with gated access to Heather Canyon and a Nordic center (SkiHood.com). Nearby Mt. Hood Skibowl, the largest night skiing area in the nation with 34 lighted runs, offers both beginner and advanced terrain (Skibowl.com). Mt. Hood’s historic Timberline Lodge & Ski Area offers skiers panoramic views, 1,125 vertical meters (3,690 feet) and the longest ski season in North America on Palmer Snowfield (TimberlineLodge.com). Near Bend, Mt. Bachelor—North America’s sixth-largest resort (1,490 hectares / 3,683 acres)—is celebrated for its powder and high-speed quads that move guests quickly to 71 trails, bowls and top-notch tree skiing (MtBachelor.com). Willamette Pass Resort near Eugene features 29 runs served by five lifts, and the largest and fastest chairlift in the state (WillamettePass.com). Southern Oregon’s Mt. Bailey Cat Skiing/Diamond Lake Resort delivers untracked chutes and deep, light powder on slopes served by a single snowcat (CatSkiMtBailey.com). To the east, the Wallowa Back Country Alpine Huts offer the steep and deep in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area (WallowaHuts.com). Lessons and rentals are widely available, as are special packages during Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in January. For more information, visit SkiOregon.org.
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SN O- PA R K P ERMI TS Sno-Parks are located in all mountain passes and in most ski, snowmobile and snow play areas in Oregon. Between Nov. 15 and April 30, a valid Sno-Park permit is required. Purchase a permit at any Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office, or at select resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets in Oregon. Cost: $4 daily; $25 annually (oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/offices/index.shtml).
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SNOW SPORTS
WATER PLAY Oregon has 584 km (363 miles) of coastline, top-notch windsurfing waters, as well as lakes, rivers, bays and estuaries perfect for all kinds of water play. Visitors can choose from a great range of kayak and canoe opportunities, from estuaries and bays along the coast and the wetlands of Scappoose Bay near Portland and the scenic expanses of Upper Klamath Lake. Paddle numerous rivers and High Cascades Lakes in Central Oregon or the Willamette River along the shores of downtown Portland. Windsurfing and kiteboarding lessons and equipment are available in and around Hood River and The Dalles. Head out to Gold Beach for the Pistol River Wave Bash in June to see pros compete on this notoriously windy stretch of the Oregon Coast. While you’re at it, learn to windsurf or kiteboard at Floras Lake, just north of Gold Beach. Try your hand at SUP (Stand Up Paddle boarding) in Hood River, Bend, Portland and various locations on the Coast. Several of Oregon’s rivers offer jet boat rides— high-speed excursions amid beautiful scenery. Oregon’s mighty Clackamas, Rogue, Deschutes, Umpqua, Klamath, McKenzie, Owyhee, and Chetco rivers— with many designated Wild and Scenic sections—make the state one of the country’s most popular destinations for rafting and whitewater kayaking. To learn more about water play in Oregon, please visit TravelOregon.com. Trave lOre g o n . co m
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Food + Drink
Susan Seubert
Oregon’s Food Scene, Fresh Ingredients & Oregon Bounty Celebration 12 Craft Beer & Artisan Foods 13 Wine-Growing Regions 14
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Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge
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Kookoolan Farms offers cheese-making classes
OREGON BOUNTY— A CULINARY CELEBRATION
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In the fall, come visit for the “Oregon Bounty,� a celebration of all things fresh and delicious in Oregon. Local chefs plan special menus; wineries open tasting room doors for extended hours (often the winemaker is there to greet you); and numerous events celebrate craft beer and spirits, artisan cheese, freshcaught seafood and other culinary delights. For more information about Oregon Bounty, please visit TravelOregon.com/Bounty.
OREGON’S FOOD SCENE
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Oregon’s culinary scene is one of the most excitJoel Palmer ing and vibrant in the U.S. And it’s all about raw House truffles materials. Thanks to a myriad of landscapes, Oregon produces a huge variety of high-quality wild and cultivated foods that visitors can enjoy at restaurants, in open-air markets, or fresh on the farm. The waters of the Pacific Ocean and the state’s many rivers bring Oregon’s fresh-caught wild salmon, steelhead and sturgeon to table. Oregon Dungeness crab is not only delicious, it’s the only certified as sustainable Dungeness crab in the world. A growing number of Oregon ranchers are bringing free-range beef to the market. The summer season brings sweet wild huckleberries, which flourish in sunny mountain meadows. Morels, chanterelles, lobster and porcini mushrooms—and the distinctive Oregon black truffles—are harvested seasonally. The orchard-lined roads of the Columbia River Gorge offer breathtaking views of fruit trees in flower during the annual Hood River Valley Blossom Festival in April. Sweet summer cherries are picked under the shadow of Mt. Hood, and visitors enjoy farm fresh fruit from quaint roadside stands all summer long on the Hood River Valley Fruit Loop. The unique hazelnut (Oregon’s official state nut) is often included in gourmet fare, along with Oregon’s flavorful chestnut. For more information about Oregon’s unique gastronomical delights, please visit TravelOregon.com/Bounty.
FRESH INGREDIENTS Talk about natural riches! Oregon is the number one U.S. producer of blackberries, rhubarb and hazelnuts. In 2011, Oregon produced:
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CRAFT BEER ON TAP
Susan Seubert
Food + Drink
At last count, Oregon was home to an impressive 120 breweries. Some craft breweries produce hundreds of barrels each year, while others brew thousands. Why Oregon? We have the perfect ingredients—hardy hops and barley—in our own backyard. Add some creative energy, and the result is uniquely flavored suds flowing out of local taps. With a bevy of restaurants serving Oregon beer, and dozens of local brewpubs (Bridgeport, Deschutes, McMenamins, Rogue, Full Sail and Ninkasi are some of the better known), it won’t be hard to find your favorite Oregon craft beer (OregonBeer.org). July—Oregon Craft Beer Month—culminates with the Annual Oregon Brewers Festival in Portland, and the Oregon Bounty Fresh Hop Beer Tastivals in October offer the chance to sample fresh hops beers from local breweries (OregonCraftBeerMonth.com, OregonBrewFest.com). Bend’s Deschutes Brewery
CHEESE, CHOCOLATE AND SPIRITS
Left to right: Jared Cruce, Travel Oregon, Susan Seubert
Passionate people and delicious ingredients make for some delectable Oregon-made goods, from goat cheese to gourmet toffee. Oregon has more than a dozen cheesemakers, from the iconic Tillamook Cheese Factory to the smaller, awardwinning Rogue Creamery in Southern Oregon and Tumalo Farms in Central Oregon. Visit the Oregon Cheese Guild website (OregonCheeseGuild.org) for information about visiting these artisan cheesemakers. In March, more than two dozen chocolatiers show off their beautifully designed, decadent chocolates at the Oregon Chocolate Festival in Ashland (AshlandSpringsHotel.com). Oregon is a leader in the U.S. when it comes to small-batch distilleries, with artisans turning out well-crafted spirits, including organic vodka, pure fruit eaux de vie and others. Ask for brands like House Spirits, New Deal, Bendistillery, Brandy Peak Distillery, Stein and Cascade Peak Spirits at Oregon bars and restaurants. For a complete list of Oregon creameries, chocolatiers and distilleries, go to TravelOregon.com/Bounty.
Left to right: Rogue Creamery, Oregon spirits, Bandon’s Coastal Mist chocolates
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OREGON’S WINE REGIONS
Rob Tilley
town of Hood River—a delightful combo of artsy and outdoorsy. The In four short decades, Oregon’s modern wine industry has gone from region’s climate varies widely from fledgling to world-renowned. In 2010, Oregon had 419 wineries, a dramatic the eastern high desert to the wetter increase from the 1960s when a few wine pioneers migrated here. Awardwest, which allows for a range of variwinning Pinot noirs have since put Oregon on the global wine map, and etals, including Chardonnay, Pinot the diverse geoclimate of the state—which boasts 16 approved winegrowing noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. regions, or appellations—enables both warm- and cool-weather varietals to Just across the river in Washington thrive: Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and State (and with a small section in Riesling are among the 72 grape varieties planted in Oregon. Despite the Oregon) the Columbia Valley appelgrowing accolades, Oregon’s closethe green hillsides of this river valley, lation delivers a range of fine wines. knit winemaking community offers which is dotted with small family farms In these two regions, visitors will friendly tasting rooms in which to and rich with field-to-table cuisine. find 39 wineries and 42 vineyards. sample the results of a dedication to Southern Oregon, with five appelEast of the Columbia River Gorge crafting small-batch artisan wines. The lations and 65 wineries, is one of the National Scenic Area, the Eastern Willamette Valley, which stretches most diverse winegrowing regions in Oregon wine region commands from Forest Grove to Cottage Grove, the world. Grapes flourish under the hot, arid landscapes and bright blue has the largest concentration of craggy peaks of the Cascade Range, fed skies. Out here the Walla Walla vineyards and wineries in Oregon. by the rushing waters of the Umpqua Valley and Snake River Valley appelAt last count, there were more than and Rogue rivers. Here a winemaker or lations produce grapes for Riesling, 300 wineries and 106 tasting rooms family member is often in the tasting Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, in the area. Wet, cool winters and room uncorking bottles and sharing Merlot and Syrah, often used to warm, dry summers make this an ideal stories and special wines. Near Mt. produce delicious wines at nearby climate for Pinot noir and other coolHood, the wineries of the Columbia Washington and Idaho wineries. To climate grapes, including Pinot gris, Gorge appellation thrive within the learn more about Oregon’s wineries, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. jaw-dropping backdrop of a dramatic tasting rooms and varietals, please Seven appellations are cradled within river gorge, and visitors enjoy the lively visit OregonWine.org.
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Heritage
Susan Seubert
Oregon’s Living West & Natural History Museums 16 Covered Bridges, American Indian Heritage & Oregon Trail 17 Heritage Museums 18
Pendleton Round-Up
Columbia River Maritime Museum
OREGON’S LIVING WEST Horses, horsemanship and rodeo are a longstanding part of the traditional Western way of life. You’ll get a taste of the Old West at Oregon’s many rodeos, dude ranches and small agricultural communities. In the quaint town of Joseph, Chief Joseph Days attracts major rodeo contenders, bullfighters, clowns and specialty acts each July (ChiefJosephDays.com). Each September brings the famous Pendleton Round-Up, which recently celebrated its centennial; it includes bronc riding, horse races, Indian feasts, live music, fireworks and more (PendletonRoundUp.com). Also known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” the Sisters Rodeo is an all-volunteer event offering a purse worth more than $100,000 that draws huge crowds each June (SistersRodeo.com). For a relaxing getaway on a working cattle and buffalo ranch, try Aspen Ridge Resort set on the historic Fishhole Creek Ranch in the mountains of south-central Oregon (AspenRR.com). A working cattle operation as well as a bed-and-breakfast in the south-central region, Willow Springs Guest Ranch offers comfortable cabin rooms, campfire cuisine and a slow-paced lifestyle (WillowSpringsGuestRanch.com). Long Hollow Ranch, an authentic working cattle ranch near Sisters, offers cowpokes the chance to hike, fish, play horseshoes or work with ranch hands (LHranch.com). Dedicated to the belief that true horsemanship is an art form between the horse and its human, T&T Horsemanship in Haines offers clinics, retreats and classes (TNTHorsemanship.com). Horseback riding, cattle drives, calving, hiking and mountain biking are just some of the activities you’ll enjoy at Wilson Ranches Retreat—a working cattle and hay ranch near Fossil whose guest rooms have a decidedly Western theme (WilsonRanchesRetreat.com).
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Pendleton Round-Up
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS Oregon’s natural history museums bring the beauty and mystery of nature to life within a place that anyone can visit year round. Set on forested acreage, Bend’s High Desert Museum uses indoor and outdoor exhibits, living history and wildlife to interpret the cultures and natural resources of this scenic region (HighDesertMuseum.org). The exhibits at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria combine history, artifacts and technology to preserve the maritime heritage of the Columbia River region, with the river itself as a living backdrop (crmm.org). Once the site of devastating forest fires, today the Tillamook State Forest is home to Tillamook Forest Center—the region’s largest forest-based learning center and outdoor classroom facility (TillamookForestCenter.org). Tucked into a forested grove in rural Hillsboro, is the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals, which Smithsonian magazine calls “one of the finest rock and mineral museums in the U.S.” On display is the world’s largest thunder egg (RiceNorthwestMuseum.org). Take a journey into ancient Oregon at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, where the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, trails and ranger-led activities uncover 50 million years in the Age of Mammals (www.nps.gov/joda). At the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, interactive displays interpret volcanic upheavals, floods, ice ages, unique and spectacular vegetation, wildlife, and ancient and contemporary lives (GorgeDiscovery.org). Trave lOre g o n . co m
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Explore Oregon’s many historic covered bridges. Built between 1905 and 1925, there were once an estimated 450 covered bridges in the state. Today, there are 50.
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE While European settlement in Oregon is less than two centuries old, American Indians have inhabited the region for thousands of years. Historically, close to 50 tribes lived within the current-day Oregon boundaries. Many of them still have thriving cultures today. You can learn more about Oregon’s native residents, past and present, at the state’s interpretive centers and museums. At the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute (Tamastslikt.org) in Pendleton, you’ll be introduced to the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Indian tribes. This small group of people has a big story to tell—one of 10,000 years of enduring culture. Exhibits and events at Tamástslikt (which means “interpret” in the Walla Walla native language) showcase traditional song, dance, art, language, clothing, religion and food created by these tribes. The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs shares their cultural and artistic heritage at The Museum at Warm Springs (MuseumAtWarmSprings.org). This museum is home to one of the most exquisite collections of Plateau Native American artifacts in the country, along with live arts, history and culture demonstrations by tribal members.
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Beginning in 1842, tens of thousands of pioneers walked 3,200 km (2,000 miles) from Missouri to Oregon along the Oregon Trail in search of a better life. Today you can trace the pioneers’ footprints from Ontario to Oregon City. Set on a towering bluff near Baker City, the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is the place to pan National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center for gold, walk in pioneer wagon tracks, and learn about everyday life on the Oregon Trail (www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail). History abounds in the beautiful Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles. Children (of all ages) can discover what life was like on the trail, right down to trying on replica pioneer clothes (GorgeDiscovery.org).
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For more information on covered bridges go to Covered-Bridges.org.
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HERITAGE MUSEUMS & SITES and more (nps.gov/lewi). Timberline Lodge, located at 1,800 meters (6,000 feet) on Mt. Hood, was built during the 1930s WPA program. This National Historic Landmark offers accommodations, dining and tours (TimberlineLodge.com). Built in 1876 as a trading post in John Day, Kam Wah Chung Museum was the social,
medical and religious center for the Chinese community in Eastern Oregon. Guided tours are offered May 1 to Oct. 31 (OregonStateParks. org/park_8.php). Portland’s Oregon Historical Society preserves and interprets Oregon’s past through impressive exhibits and online displays (ohs.org). Timberline Lodge
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Oregon’s fascinating museums and historic sites bring the state’s past to life. Fort Clatsop, at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, is a replica of a winter encampment built by the region’s most famous explorers from the East—Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The park has an interpretive center, ranger-led programs
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Local jazz legend Mel Brown outside the Portland Center for the Performing Arts
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Oregon is home to a vibrant performing arts culture. Live music, theater and dance can be seen and heard nightly at venues like Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium and Portland Center Stage (pcpa.com, pcs.org). For a week in February, the Portland Jazz Festival brings jazz masters and aficionados to town (pdxjazz.com). In summer, Eugene welcomes world-renowned chamber musicians for the Oregon Bach Festival (OregonBachFestival.com). And Portland—home to many indie rock stars like The Shins and The Decemberists, as well as the eclectic Pink Martini—has a thriving night life in clubs like McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, the Roseland Theater and the Aladdin Theater (McMenamins.com, RoselandPDX.com, Aladdin-Theater.com). The Tony Award–winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival in the charming town of Ashland runs from mid-February to midOctober. Each year, the festival highlights 11 classic and contemporary plays on three unique stages (OSFAshland.org).
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
ART MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & STUDIO TOURS Oregon offers a rich and diverse group of galleries, museums, art walks, studios and workshops. On the first Thursday of each month, galleries in the downtown Portland neighborhoods of Nob Hill, the Pearl District and Old Town open their doors for the First Thursday Gallery Walk (FirstThursday.org). The Portland Art Museum offers extensive collections of European and American painting and sculpture, as well as American Indian, pre-Columbian, Asian and contemporary art (pam.org). Peruse an eclectic range of work on display during Ashland’s First Friday Art Walk, which features some 30 galleries (AshlandGalleries.com). Near Joseph, check out the Wallowa Valley Art Studio Tours. The self-guided tours (by appointment) reveal how metalsmiths, woodworkers, painters, sculptors and jewelry makers ply their crafts (JosephOregonArtists.com). Housed in a 1916 Carnegie library building, Pendleton Center for the Arts has rotating exhibits from regional and national artists, as well as classes and live music performances (PendletonArts.org). The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon in Eugene features American, European, Korean, Japanese and Chinese art (jsma. uoregon.edu). See rotating exhibits of contemporary art from local artists at the Coos Art Museum, which is housed in an Art Deco former post office (CoosArt.org). In Bend, galleries and shops open their doors for the First Friday Art Walk (BendGalleries. com). The Arts Cabins Project in Government Camp offers classes in blacksmithing, watercolor and fiber arts (ArtsCabins.org). Trave lOre g o n . co m
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Oregon Coast Aquarium
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Unlike most states in the U.S., Oregon has no sales tax. You will save 5 to 10 percent on everything you buy. This offers significant savings when you shop for souvenirs for family and friends or when you want to buy one of Oregon’s premier products for yourself, including fine artwork, bottles of wine or one of the famous Pendleton blankets. “Made in Oregon” shops— which can be found in Portland, Salem and Newport—offer a wonderful selection of Oregon’s unique products and gifts (MadeInOregon.com). Outlet shoppers will enjoy great savings on brands like adidas, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Nike and Gap at six centers: Troutdale near Mt. Hood, Woodburn in the Willamette Valley, Seaside and Lincoln City on the coast, Bend in Central Oregon and Phoenix in Southern Oregon. Boutique shoppers can hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces in the Pearl District, Nob Hill (ExploreThePearl.com, NobHillbiz.com) and Hawthorne in Portland; and in Bend, Hood River and small towns along the Oregon Coast.
KIDS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN Oregon offers indoor and outdoor adventure for the whole family. In warmer months, Mt. Hood Skibowl turns into a Summer Action Park with a dual alpine slide, Indy Karts, horseback rides and more (Skibowl.com). The Portland Children’s Museum, the World Forestry Center and the Oregon Zoo are clustered together in Portland’s Washington Park, sharing the same parking lot and conveniently located on the MAX Light Rail line. Enjoy the handson construction site exhibit at the Children’s Museum and discover forests from around the world at the World Forestry Center (PortlandCM.org, WorldForestry.org). At the Oregon Zoo, you can explore more than 30 exhibits of exotic animals, including elephants, bears, tigers, monkeys and penguins. Tour the grounds on the Zoo Train, or bring a picnic and catch a summer concert beneath the stars (OregonZoo.org). Also in Portland, OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) features planetarium laser shows, science playgrounds and even a real submarine (OMSI.edu). At the Oregon Oregon Zoo Coast Aquarium in Newport, you can see 500 animal species in indoor and outdoor exhibits (Aquarium.org). Strap on a board and bomb down a sand dune at Sand Master Park—the world’s first sandboarding park—in Florence near the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The park includes board rentals and 16 hectares (40 acres) of dunes with features like rails, jumps, launch ramps and more (SandMasterPark.com). Near Florence, an elevator takes you down 63 meters (208 feet) into a large sea cave (as long as a football field and as tall as a 12-story building), which is home to wild Steller sea lions (SeaLionCaves.com). At the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, view originals and replicas of the Wright 1903 Flyer, spacecraft, military aircraft and even Howard Hughes’ original Spruce Goose—a 1940s vintage wooden plane that could carry as many as 750 passengers. Watch 3-D films at the IMAX Theater, and enjoy the recently opened Wings & Waves Water Park (SpruceGoose.org).
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
FLOWERS, FLOWERS, EVERYWHERE With Oregon’s wonderful soil and climate, there’s always something in bloom—especially come spring and summer. The Oregon Garden in Silverton spans 32 hectares (80 acres) and boasts 20 specialty gardens, as well as waterfalls, fountains, quiet ponds, tram tours, a summer concert series and the Gordon House, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is open to the public (OregonGarden.org). Located in the hills just west of downtown Portland is the beautiful Portland Japanese Garden. The 2.2-hectare (5.5-acre) oasis includes five distinct gardens, a formal teahouse, intimate walkways and quiet corners with amazing views of Mt. Hood (JapaneseGarden.com). Across the street from the Japanese Garden you’ll find the International Rose Test Garden—a 1.8-hectare (4.5-acre) garden with some 10,000 rose plants that bloom May through early fall (RoseGardenStore.org/thegardens.cfm). The Lan Su Chinese Garden, an authentic Suzhou-style garden, sits on one full city block in Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood. It’s a walled haven that includes a lake, hundreds of rare plants, and nine pavilions connected by twisting mosaic stone paths and the Tower of Cosmic Reflections teahouse (LanSuGarden.org).
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The Pioneer DAY 1 | See the collection of Native American Art at the Portland Art Museum before heading east to Oregon’s Living West. Pendleton is home 1 2 3 to one of the larg5 6 4 est rodeos in the U.S., the Pendleton Round-Up, which takes place every September. Located on the lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indians, the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is a must-see. The center offers a glimpse into the lives of the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes. DAY 2 | Continue east to La Grande and Union to see the Cowboys Then & Now exhibit at the Union County Museum before heading to the town of Joseph in the Wallowa Mountains— the burial place of Nez Perce Chief
Joseph. Nearby Wallowa Lake and Joseph, with its many galleries and foundries, offer plenty to see and do. DAY 3 | During the summer months, head to Hells Canyon National Recreation Area on the scenic highway, and explore the main streets of the small rural communities on the way to historic Baker City. At the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, follow the ruts carved into the prairie by the wagons of Oregon Trail pioneers more than 150 years ago. DAY 4 | A day trip to Ontario’s Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum traces the settlement patterns of the Northern Paiute tribe and Basque, Japanese, Hispanic and European immigrants. Just outside Ontario, view the Western murals in the town of Vale.
DAY 5 | Head west on Highway 7 and visit the gold-digging operation of the Sumpter Valley Dredge, an Oregon State Park. Don’t miss the Kam Wah Chung Museum in John Day, and plan stops at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument during your drive along the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. Near the town of Fossil, check out the Wilson Ranches Retreat—a working cattle and hay ranch. DAY 6 | To round out your Western experience, plan a stop at the historic Long Hollow Ranch, an authentic working cattle ranch near Sisters that offers visitors the chance to hike, fish, play horseshoes or work with ranch hands. Browse the numerous galleries and boutiques in the town of Sisters, or take advantage of its access to high-desert hiking, bird watching and fishing.
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breads, locally raised meats and organic crops. Drop in at Willamette Valley Cheese Company for a bite of Havarti, Gouda, queso fresco or another of their award-winning cheeses. DAY 4 | Farther south in Eugene, try the Ninkasi Brewing Company for a taste of what is fast becoming a favorite Oregon microbrewery. At the Euphoria Chocolate Company you are sure to find the perfect bit of truffle decadence. Check local liquor stores for a bottle of Sugar Momma Vodka, crafted in the nearby town of Monroe by Hard Times Distillery— a product of the state’s emerging micro distillery industry. DAY 5 | You can sniff and sip wine at one of many world-class wineries set amid the Umpqua and Rogue valleys between Roseburg and Grants Pass. As you head south toward Medford, visit the Rogue Creamery in Central Point and experience the award-winning Rogue River Blue Cheese and other handmade creamy concoctions.
DAY 6 | Take in the spirit of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival—which runs from February to October—with high tea at the Ashland Springs Hotel. In March, satisfy your sweet tooth at the Oregon Chocolate Festival. Discover the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay wines of the Applegate Valley appellation at various wineries. Portland Farmers Market
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DAY 1 | Start in Portland by browsing through a world of tastes in the city’s international food cart scene. Stroll through an open-air market for a sampling of fresh produce, organic fruit and artisan cheese. Spend the evening sipping handcrafted beer at microbreweries—which Portland is well known for—or hang out in one of the Pearl District’s 21 chic wine bars. 3
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DAY 1 | A day in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area invites you to hike along waterfalls, cruise the Columbia River on the Sternwheeler, watch salmon fight their way upriver at Bonneville Lock and Dam, and view wildflowers that bloom throughout the spring and summer. For high-adrenaline 1 2 adventure, try white-water rafting on the Hood River, or kiteboarding or windsurfing in Hood River and The Dalles. DAY 2 | Drive south on Highway 35 for hiking and mountain biking in 3 and around the Mt. Hood Wilderness. Stop in at Timberline Resort for year-round skiing 4 at Palmer Glacier and wintertime night skiing at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl. High-adrenaline boating can be found on the west side of Mt. Hood in the fast running Sandy and Clackamas rivers. Get a bird’s-eye view of the Mt. Hood Territory with a hot air balloon ride or skydiving adventure. DAY 3 | Venture toward Central Oregon—an outdoor playground. Smith Rock, just outside Terrebonne, offers world-class rock climbing. The Deschutes River is famous for excellent white-water rafting and kayaking. Moonlight canoe tours take your breath away, and there are more than 30 golf courses within an hour of Bend. In the winter, you can find dog sledding, snowshoeing or ice-skating, and don’t miss the downhill and cross-country skiing on Mt. Bachelor. DAY 4 | The Cascade Lakes offer fantastic fishing just south of Bend. Bring your fishing gear along for a boat tour to Wizard Island in Crater Lake National Park. The winter brings excellent cross-country skiing to the park. Or, enjoy the many hiking trails when warmer weather melts the snow. Farther south, Klamath Lake is a great spot for bird watching and canoeing. Kayak the Klamath River, or ride horses at the Running Y Ranch.
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DAY 1 | Start out in Portland in the Washington Park area west of downtown, which is home to the Oregon Zoo, Portland Children’s Museum and the World Forestry Center—all conveniently located near each other. Make time for a stop at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) whose exhibits, IMAX theater and planetarium will delight the whole family. DAY 2 | After spending some time in the charming town of Astoria—where the movies “Free Willy,” “Goonies” and “Kindergarten Cop” were filmed—visit Fort Clatsop and learn about how Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery survived the winter of 1805–06. Spend the night beachside in the familyfriendly town of Seaside. DAY 3 | Driving south, stop at the Tillamook Cheese Factory to watch the production of some of the state’s finest cheese and have some ice cream. Check out the Tillamook Forest Center and Tillamook Air Museum. Three Capes Scenic Drive offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. Lincoln City’s beaches are perfect for kite flying, and tax-free shopping at the Tanger Outlet Center will make your day.
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DAY 4 | Depoe Bay and Newport invite you on an ocean cruise. Keep your eyes open for year-round resident whales. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center and other attractions make Newport a popular spot for curious young minds. Take a short hike up to the Heceta Head Lighthouse and visit the Sea Lion Caves before overnighting in Florence. DAY 5 | Start the day with a dune buggy ride in the huge sand dunes between Florence and North Bend. The Oregon Connection in Coos Bay offers free, self-guided tours of the myrtlewood factory and mill in the store. Just south of Bandon, the West Coast Game Park Safari will get you up close to a host of beautiful animals. Enjoy Gold Beach where miles of beaches invite you to stroll, or ride the jet boats or raft the majestic Rogue River.
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