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Coastal Destinations Snow Capped Peaks Romantic Mountain Lakes

Oregon Wine Country Honeywood Winery 1350 Hines St. S.E. • Salem, OR 97302 503-362-4111 www.honeywoodwinery.com

Stangeland Vineyards & Winery 8500 Hopewell Rd. N.W. • Salem, OR 97304 503-581-0355 www.stangelandwinery.com Firesteed Cellars 2200 N. Pacific Hwy. W. • Rickreall, OR 97371 503-623-8683 www.firesteed.com Henry Estate Winery 687 Hubbard Creek Rd. • Umpqua, OR 97486 541-459-5120 • 800-782-2686 www.henryestate.com

12 Ranch Wines

Handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, & Chardonnay (541) 545-1204 www.12ranchwines.com 4550 Burgdorf Rd. • Bonanza, OR 97623

Organic & Sustainable Wines Breathtaking Panoramic View! Picnic Area Tasting Room Open Daily, 12-5 p.m. Oct.-May & 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. June-Sept.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

(503) 835-2362 • (888) 264-8966

18150 Amity Vineyards Rd. • Amity, OR 97101 www.amityvineyards.com • awtr@amityvineyards.com Tasting Room Hours: Mar. 1 - Dec. 31 Daily – Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Jan. - Feb. Weekends Noon to 5 p.m. or Chance Located at the Jct. of 99W on 233 • 1 Mile N. of Amity

Featuring: Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wines, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Port & Mueller Thurgau.

(503) 835-0850 • kristinhill1@msn.com

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Kay Clover Hood River County (photo courtesy Patrick Medved)

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Guidelines To Safety On The Beach

The ocean’s power affects your personal safety. To avoid a tragic accident to yourself or someone you love, please follow these four simple guidelines.

Stay off the logs. Don’t stand on a log or stump to watch the water swirl around your feet. Even an average wave can roll your slippery perch in a heartbeat.

Watch the waves. The surf seems consistent, but it routinely creates one wave much larger than the others. Sneaker waves can run up the sand 50 to 100 feet almost instantly. In addition to danger caused by the water, waves often contain logs. Powerful breakers can throw a 1,000-pound log as if it were a toothpick.

Learn the tides. The water level of the ocean changes from four to 12 feet four times every day. When the tide goes out, it creates strong currents that the most powerful swimmer cannot oppose. When the tide comes in, water can rush suddenly past the last wave line. Furthermore, the rising tide can strand you on boulders that you reached only moments before by walking over sand or rocks.

Rising and falling tides represent extreme danger to dogs and small children playing too close to the water. Learn tide conditions before going near the ocean.

Remember the warnings. If authorities expect a tsunami or other extreme ocean event, you will hear a warbling siren. Leave the beach at once and follow evacuation signs to high ground. If there is time, you will also hear instructions over powerful loud speakers located throughout the area.

(photo courtesy Zachary Wolf)

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o t e m o c l e W Oregon The state where winter storm watching is a recreational activity! You might say that the State of Oregon has it all!

Miles of the most beautiful coastline a person could ever dream of…where calm waves ease their way onto the sand and a short distance away they crash wildly against rocks and mammoth columns and through caves. Mountains that touch the sky with an awesome beauty.

Deserts and craters that hold the mystery of life from millions of years ago.

Lush farm lands and stark empty deserts where each grain of sand holds a story it will never tell.

Oregon is also the place where the long journey ended on the Oregon Trail. This is the place where a new life began for thousands of brave pioneers.

Oregon is Mother Earth in all her glory. It is treasured by the Native American Indians who now share this amazing state with all who take the time to visit.

Travelers to Oregon will never forget their journey. Most will return again and again to experience everything from Metropolitan Portland, to the many small communities where people are friendly and hold great pride in their heritage.

Taste the wine, enjoy a little Shakespeare, experience the powerful, exciting white water and have the thrill of catching that first fish.

You could live every day to its fullest and never have time to do it all! But one thing is certain…you will never forget every moment you’ve spent here! Oregon is a must on your visit to the Pacific Northwest!

State Facts Nickname: State Motto: Area: Population: Capital: Highest Point: State Tree: State Flower: State Bird: State Animal: State Fish: State Insect: State Rock:

The Beaver State “She Flies with Her Own Wings” 97,073 sq. miles 3,848,606 Salem Mt. Hood - 11,239 ft. above sea level Douglas Fir Oregon Grape Western Meadowlark Beaver Chinook Salmon Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly Thunderegg

Oregon State Flag Oregon Quarter Back

American Beaver

(photos courtesy Wikimedia)

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Contents Agness Albany Amity Arlington Ashland Astoria Baker City Bandon Bend Boardman Bonanza Bonneville Lock & Dam Brookings - Harbor Burns Camp Sherman & Metolius Rec. Area Canby Cannon Beach Canyonville Cascade Locks Cave Junction Charleston Chemult Chiloquin Christmas Valley Clatskanie Columbia City Columbia River Gorge Coos Bay Coquille Corvallis Cottage Grove Cove Crater Lake Crescent Crescent Lake Junction Creswell Crooked River Ranch / Terrebonne Culver Dallas Dayton Dayville Depoe Bay Detroit Devils Lake Dexter & Lookout Point Reservoirs Diamond Lake Junction Dufur Eagle Cap Wilderness Elgin Enterprise Estacada Eugene Fields Florence

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70 9 9 35 70 9 54 70 36 55 88 38 71 93 40 10 10 72 38 73 73 85 85 86 10 11 10 73 74 11 74 55 87 85 85 75 40 40 11 11 56 12 41 14 75 85 41 56 56 57 12 75 93 75

Forest Grove 12 Fort Klamath 87 Fort Rock Valley 87 Frenchglen 93 Garibaldi 12 Gilchrist 85 Gleneden Beach 12 Gold Beach 76 Gold Hill 76 Granite 57 Grant County 58 Grants Pass 76 Gresham 12 Halfway 58 Halsey 13 Harney County 93 Hells Canyon 58 Heppner 59 Hermiston 59 Hood River 42 Idleyld Park 77 John Day 59 John Day Fossil Beds 59 Jordan Valley 94 Joseph 62 Kimberly 63 Klamath Falls 88 La Grande 64 La Pine 44 Lake County 89 Lakeview 89 Lebanon 13 Lincoln City 15 Madras 44 Manzanita 16 Maupin 45 McMinnville 16 Medford 78 Metolius 45 Milwaukie 17 Molalla 17 Monmouth-Independence 17 Monument 59 Moro 45 Mt. Bachelor 46 Mt. Hood 46 Mt. Hood Loop 18 & 46 Myrtle Creek 78 Neskowin 18 Netarts 18 Newberg 18 Newberry Nat’l Volcanic Monument 46 Newport 19 North Bend 73

Nyssa Oakridge / Westfir Oceanside Odell Lake Olde Towne Ontario Oregon Caves Oregon City Oregon Dunes Otter Rock Pacific City Pendleton Phoenix Portland Port Orford Prairie City Prineville Rainier Redmond Reedsport Rockaway Beach Rogue River Roseburg Rufus Salem Seaside Shady Cove Sisters Springfield St. Helens Stayton / Sublimity Steens Mountain Sumpter Sunriver The Dalles The Oregon Trail Tigard Tillamook Tri City Vale Vernonia Vida Waldport Wallowa County Wallowa Lake Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Warm Springs Warrenton Wheeler Wilsonville Winchester Bay Winston Woodburn Yachats

94 78 19 85 19 94 79 20 79 21 21 65 79 22 79 66 47 22 47 80 23 76 80 47 23 24 76 47 75 24 25 95 66 47 48 48 25 25 78 95 26 75 26 60 60 55 48 9 27 27 80 80 27 26

General Information Inside Front Cover Choice Hotels 05 RV Parks & Campgrounds 06 Region 1 08 Tide Pools 33 Region 2 34 Scenic Byways 51 The Oregon Trail 52 Region 3 53 Region 4 69 Region 5 84 Traveling Safety Tips 91 Region 6 92

Willamette Valley Wineries

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area USDA Forest Service • (541) 308-1700 • www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia Columbia River Gorge Visitor’s Association • (800) 98-GORGE • www.crgva.org Deschutes National Forest, Oregon Forest Headquarters • Bend • (541) 383-5300 • www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon Bend Fort Rock Ranger Station • (541) 383-4000 Crescent Ranger Station • (541) 433-3200 Sisters Ranger Station • (541) 549-7700 Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon Forest Headquarters • (503) 668-1700 • www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/about Hood River Ranger Station • (541) 352-6002 • www.fs.fed.us.R6mthood Barlow Ranger Station • (541) 467-2291 Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington Forest Headquarters • (360) 891-5000 • www.fs.fed.us/gpnf Wind River Ranger Station • (509) 427-3200 • www.fs.fed.us/gnpf Mt. Adams Ranger Station • (509) 395-3400 • www.fs.fed.us/gnpf Columbia River Gorge Comm. • (509) 493-3323 • www.gorgecommission.org State Campground Information Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept. • Info. (800) 551-6949 • Res. (800) 452-5687 Brochures E-mail: park.info@state.or.us • www.oregonstateparks.org Hunting and Fishing Information Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife • (503) 947-6000 • www.dfw.state.or.us Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife • (360) 902-2200 • www.wdfw.wa.gov Wind and Weather Information Bart’s Best Bet • (541) 386-3300

CHOICE HOTELS I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Baker City – Rodeway Inn

810 Campbell St. • Baker City, OR 97814 • I-84 Exit 304 (541) 523-2242 • (877) 424-6423 Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Senior Rates • In-Room Coffee • Meeting Rooms www.rodewayinn.com

Bend – ECONOLODGE

437 N. E. 3rd Street • Bend, OR 97701 (541) 382-7711 • (800) 304-4050 Comfortable Quality Rooms at Reasonable Rates • Free Wi-Fi • In-Room Coffee • Continental Breakfast • Refrigerator, Microwave. www.choicehotels.com

Cottage Grove – COMFORT INN

845 Gateway Blvd. • Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 942-9747 64 Rooms • Free Continental Deluxe Breakfast • Hot Tub • Outdoor Pool - Seasonable • Free Local Calls • Free Internet • Pets With A Fee. www.choicehotels.com

Medford – COMFORT INN - NORTH

2280 Biddle Road • Medford, OR 97504 (541) 772-9500 52 Rooms • Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • 24-Hour Coffee and Tea In The Lobby • Free Local Calls • Free High-Speed Internet • Refrigerators & Microwaves In Every Room • Irons and Ironing Boards • Hair Dryers • Full-Length Mirrors • Clock Radios • Access To Copy & Fax Services • Data-Port Equipped Phones • HBO • Mini Suites Available • Non-Smoking & Handicap Accessible Rooms Are Available • 5 Minutes From Airport • Close To Shopping & Several Fine Restaurants.

Medford – COMFORT INN - South

60 E. Stewart Ave. • Medford, OR 97501 (541) 772-8000 • www.choicehotels.com 61 Rooms • Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub • Fitness Room • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • 24-Hour Coffee & Tea In The Lobby • Free Local Calls • Free High-Speed Internet • Refrigerators & Microwaves In Every Room • Irons & Ironing Boards • Hair Dryers • Full Length Mirrors • Clock Radios • Access To Copy & Fax Services • Data-Port Equipped Phones • HBO • Mini Suites Available • Non-Smoking & Handicap Accessible Rooms Are Available • 5 Min. From Airport • Close To Shopping & Several Fine Restaurants.

Pendleton – ECONOLODGE

620 S.W. Tutuilla Road • Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-8654 51 Rooms • In-Room Coffee • Continental Breakfast • Fast High Speed (DSL) Internet • Refrigerator, Microwave • Free Local Calls • Fax Services • Free WiFi.

S.W. Portland – COMFORT SUITES

11340 S.W. 60th Ave. • Portland, OR 97219 (503) 768-4400 • www.cspdx.com Indoor Heated Pool • Large Exercise Room • New 37” Flat-Panel TVs • All Suites w/Refrigerator and Microwave • Coffee Maker • 2-Line Phones • High Speed Internet • Jacuzzi Suites • Business Center • Hot Breakfast www.cspdx.com

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Oregon RV Parks & Campgrounds 125 Expo Parkway N.E. • Albany, OR 97322 www.knoxbuttervpark.com 1-800-510-6620 • (541) 928-9033 • 66 Full Hookup Spaces • 10 Tent Sites • Covered Picnic Area • Long, Spacious Pull-Throughs • 20/30/50 Amp Service • Cable TV & WiFi Available • Pets Welcome • Laundry & Shower Facilities • Ice, Groceries, RV Supplies

~ Astoria / WARRENTON ~

Beautiful Setting Along the Creek 1140 N.W. Warrenton Dr. Warrenton, OR 97146

(503) 861-1814 • Resv. (800) 880-5267 www.kamperswest.com • kamping@kamperswest.net

Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

Rv Park & Tent Sites • Convenience Store • Tackle Shop • Boat, Motor & Kayak Rentals • Mooreage • Gas & Propane • Playground • Guide Service P.O. Box 1171 • Bend, OR 97709

• 102 Full Hook-Up, 50 amp Service Sites • Big Rig Friendly • Fully Paved • Extra-Large Sites w/ Patio • Heated Pool & Spa 67667 Hwy. 20 • Bend, OR 97701

(541) 516-3036 • (888) 503-3588 www.bendsistersgardenrv.com

541-383-3939 www.crane-prairie-resort.com

bendsistersgardenrv@gmail.com

~ FAIRVIEW ~

407 Spaces ~ We Love Groups & Big Rigs!

Large Sites • Free WiFi • Close To All Attractions

21401 N.E. Sandy Blvd. • Fairview, OR 97024

(503) 661-1047

www.portlandfairviewrv.com

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~ Joseph ~

peaks

Your Base Camp for Adventure

508 N. Mill St. • Joseph, OR 97846

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(541) 432-4605

Mountain View Motel & RV Park

Just minutes from beautiful downtown Joseph & Wallowa Lake • Gorgeous Views • FREE Firewood • Pet Friendly • Tents Welcome

541-432-2982 • www.rvmotel.com

www.5peaksrvpark.com 5 Sites • Sun & Shade • Easy In/Out

83450 Joseph Hwy. • Joseph, OR 97846

~ ontario ~

~ otis ~

Country Campground On The Malheur River

Laundry • Showers • Fishing • 2 Miles from City Center

662 Sugar Ave. • Ontario, OR 97914

(541) 889-6042 • (208) 405-3301

~ PACIFIC CITY ~

Cape Kiwanda RV Resort & Marketplace

P.O. Box 129 • 33305 Cape Kiwanda Dr. • Pacific City, OR 97135

(503) 965-6230 • www.capekiwandarvresort.com

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Lincoln City KOA

81 Sites 5298 N. E. Park Lane • Otis, OR 97368

(541) 994-2961

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~ Prairie City ~ DEPOT RV PARK

• 20 Full Hookups • 30 amp • Covered Picnic Area • Playground • Tent Sites • Shower Facility • DeWitt Museum

4 Blocks South of Hwy. 26 on Main Street • Prairie City, OR 97869

(541) 820-3605 • www.prairiecityoregon.com

~ rickreall ~ Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center Electricity/Water • RV Dumping Available On-Site 24 Hr. Showers

520 S. Pacific Hwy. West • Rickreall, OR 97371

(503) 623-3048 • www.co.polk.or.us/fair

~ ROSEBURG ~

433 River Forks Park Rd. Roseburg, OR 97471

(541) 673-3811 Vacation Park www.twinriversrvpark.com

~ Sumpter ~ Gold Rush RV Park

Restrooms • Electricity • Fire Pits • Picnic Tables • Pets Welcome

680 Cracker Creek Road • P.O. Box 268 Sumpter, OR 97877 (541) 894-2217 • (888) 279-8407 • goldrushrvpark@qwestoffice.net

~ Tillamook ~

• Wireless Internet • Propane • Laundry • Dumpsite • Playground • Mini-Mart

11880 Hwy. 101 S. • Tillamook, OR 97141

(503) 842-4779

www.pleasantvalleyrvpark.com

~ waldport~

McKinley’s Marina & RV Park

Located on Alsea River ~ One Of Oregon’s Best Crabbing Bays • Crab Cooking • Crab Boat Rentals • Camp, Tent & Full Hook-up Sites • Boat Launch • Boat Moorage • Free Wifi

850 Hwy. 34 • Waldport, OR 97394

(541) 563-4656 • www.mckinleysrvparkandmarina.com

~ ROSEBURG ~ Hokanson’s Guest House Bed & Breakfast 848 S.E. Jackson • Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 672-2632 • jbhokanson@yahoo.com www.hokansonsguesthouse.com

~ seaside ~

Sunset Lake Resort

Turn Off Hwy. 101 On Sunset Beach Lane 33242 Sunset Beach Lane • Warrenton, OR 97146

(503) 861-1760

~ Tillamook ~ Pacific Campground & RV Park Across from the Tillamook Cheese Factory • WiFi • Cable TV • Full Hookups 20-30-50 Amp • Tent Camping • Laundry • Restrooms & Showers

1950 Suppress Rd. & Hwy 101 • Tillamook, OR 97141

(503) 842-5201

www.valetrailsrvpark.com 511 North 11th St. • Vale, OR 97918

(541) 473-3879

• Full Hook-Ups • Cable TV • WiFi • Camping Store • RV Parts • Propane Sales • Game Cleaning Station • Fire Rings • Shower and Bath House • Book Exchange • Bicycle Rentals • Local Artist Display & Sales • Crafting Room with Classes

~ WAMIC ~

34 N. Mariposa Dr. • Wamic, OR 97063

www.pinehollowlakeside.com • (541) 544-2271 • Fishing • Boat & Jet Ski Rentals, Dock • Cabin Rentals • RV & Camp Sites • Supply Store • Gas & Propane • Ice / Firewood • Playground • Swimming Area • Clean Restrooms • Hot Showers • Laundromat

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Scotts Mills

Table Rock Mtn.

214 Table Rock Wilderness Silver Falls State Park

MILL CITY

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Gates Minto Niagara

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Berlin

Sodaville

Foster Res.

Peoria

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Lacomb

Tangent

Halsey

Glen Avon

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Flynn

Drift Creek

Fisher

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Jefferson

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King's Valley

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Buena Vista

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224 Elwood

Colton

Wilhoit

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Eagle Creek

Springwater

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Otter Rock

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Attractions Albany

Located at the Jct. of I-5 and U.S. Highway 20 north of Corvallis.

Tucked away in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is Albany. A city which has embraced its historic beginnings. This community boasts over 700 historic homes, buildings, museums and churches, along with eight covered bridges in surrounding Linn County. Complementing Albany’s vintage landscape, are a variety of special events throughout the year that celebrate its Victorian and pioneer heritage.

The downtown districts offer antique and specialty shopping, along with lunch or an espresso in a historic setting. Outstanding restaurants and accommodations will make your stay in Albany a wonderful experience.

For more information, call the Albany Visitor’s Association toll free (800) 526-2256.

Amity

Amity is located in the “heart” of wine country, is an hour away from the Pacific Ocean, and is close to both Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor, which is perfect for winter skiing.

Tasting Room Hours: Mar. 1 - Dec. 31 Daily – Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Jan. - Feb. Weekends Noon to 5 p.m. or Chance Located at the Jct. of 99W on 233 • 1 Mile N. of Amity

Featuring: Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wines, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Port & Mueller Thurgau.

Peter Iredale Shipwreck (photo courtesy Mike Krzeszak)

Astoria / Warrenton

Located northwest of Portland on U.S. Highway 30.

These two lovely vacation spots are just across the bay from each other and both offer a full range of activities, scenic beauty and historic charm.

Astoria is located near the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River. Explored in 1792 by Captain Robert Gray and then Lewis and Clark in 1805, Astoria is still being explored by visitors every day.

Historical sites to put on your list include the National Park Service, Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Fort Stevens State Park, Fort Astoria, the 125 foot Astoria Column, Peter Iredale Shipwreck and many outstanding museums. The business district offers many unique shops, galleries and delightful restaurants.

A Scandinavian Midsummer Festival takes place the third week in June and features ethnic food, singing and dancing along with arts and crafts.

The area’s maritime history is celebrated with the Astoria Regatta the second week of August during which parades and shop tours are offered.

Victorian home tours are offered in September. Plum pudding, a traditional victorian holiday treat, is served annually in the festively decorated dining room of the Flavel House the last two weeks of December.

Warrenton boasts of being the major charter fishing port. Here you can land your own Salmon, Sturgeon or crab. The Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival, held the last full weekend of April every year, celebrates the area’s bountiful harvests.

To learn more, visit the Astoria/ Warrenton Chamber of Commerce at www.oldoregon.com

(503) 835-0850 • kristinhill1@msn.com

Organic & Sustainable Wines Breathtaking Panoramic View! Picnic Area Tasting Room Open Daily, 12-5 p.m. Oct.-May & 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. June-Sept.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

(503) 835-2362 • (888) 264-8966

18150 Amity Vineyards Rd. • Amity, OR 97101 www.amityvineyards.com • awtr@amityvineyards.com

Astoria Inn

Bed and Breakfast

~ All rooms have a queen-sized bed with private bath. ~ Smoking is permitted outside on the veranda. ~ Please, no children or pets.

3391 Irving Ave. • Astoria, OR 97103

(503) 325-8153 • (800) 718-8153 www.astoriainnbb.com

Columbia Inn Downtown Astoria ~ Close To “Everything” Between 4th & 5th St. 495 Marine Dr. Astoria, Or 97103

(503) 325-4211 • (800) 721-9440

• WiFi • Direct Dial Phones • Free Local Calls • Cable TV • Some Refrigerators & Microwaves • Coffee In Rooms • Covered Parking • Walk To Restaurants & Shopping • Commercial Rates Available • 24 Hour Wake-Up Calls • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

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Canby

Located 30 miles north of Salem, on State Hwy. 99 E. Nestled in the beauty of farmland and forests, Canby is surrounded by rolling hills with grazing horses and cattle. Discover a place where local events draw a community together. Friends and neighbors relish in coming together for summer concerts in the park. Canby Community Park is the more “natural” of Canby’s parks and is nestled next to the Molalla River off Berg Parkway. Complete with picnic facilities, barbecue pits, playground equipment, a ball field and a fishing pond, visiting the Community Park is like taking a vacation into the woods.

Canby is proud to be home of the Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo, one of the largest and oldest fairs in the state, not to mention the best!

Hundreds of exhibits, all kinds of livestock and home economic competitions, tons of music and entertainment, finger-lickin’ fair food and a stompin’ good rodeo just makes life worth livin’ sometimes.

For more information, phone the Canby Chamber of Commerce at (503) 266-4600 or visit their website at www.canbyareachamber.org

Cannon Beach

Located 2 hours west of Portland using Highway 26.

This lovely resort community is a must when you visit the Northern Oregon Coast. Romantic rugged beauty awaits the photographer, artist, or the vacationer. Walk along the white beaches and listen to the “Singing Sands”, go beachcombing or explore the Marine Gardens at Haystack Rock. It is here that you will find tide pools and several bird species who nest in the beautiful area during the summer.

A popular event is the Sandcastle Contest, scheduled each year in June.

Cannon Beach celebrates music and art during the Stormy Weather Arts Festival the first full weekend of November. Haystack Holidays has many activities including wreath-making, a lamplighting ceremony and caroling.

In addition to the restful, relaxing atmosphere, Cannon Beach is also rich in culture. The galleries and shops are filled with all art forms including paintings, pottery, sculptures and stained glass.

You can enjoy live performances including plays and concerts at the Coaster Theatre. During late spring you might want to try your hand at the sandcastle contest. Other activities enjoyed at Cannon Beach are kite flying, jogging, horseback riding and picnicking. Hemlock Street has a variety of specialty shops featuring glass blowing, clothing and crafts.

clatskanie

Located north of Portland on the Clatskanie River.

Clatskanie got it’s name from the Indian term for streams enroute to Tlatskani, an area in the hills south of Clatskanie River.

Logging has always been an important industry in Clatskanie. T.J. Flippin, logger and sawmill owner, commissioned “The Flippin Castle” to be built around 1898 by Markwell & Sons in the hills of Clatskanie.

Today, the historic Castle is maintained by the Clatskanie Senior Center and serves as a museum.

For nature lovers, The Lewis & Clark Heritage Canoe Trail begins at the Clatskanie City Park and winds along the Clatskanie River traversing the islands of the Lower Columbia. A network of sloughs offers a variety of scenic paddling experiences for all skill levels. The park features a

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Wahkeena Falls (photo courtesy Greg Harness) swimming pool, sports field, playground, picnic and campsites with restrooms and showers. There is a public boat ramp serving the Clatskanie River. The river has been dredged so you can sail right in.

Turn off Hwy. 30 and visit the historic business district. The Clatskanie River winds through town and intersects with Highway 30. Dining, shopping, antiquing and plenty of sight-seeing opportunities are a special treat here. The Children’s Reading Pavilion in the Clatskanie Library Parkways was designed and created by local chain saw artist Susan Miller.

Heritage Days, the Bluegrass Quilt show, and the Lavender celebrations are a few of the activities to be enjoyed in Clatskanie.

To learn more, visit us at www.clatskanie.com/chamber

Columbia River Gorge (Western Section)

The entire drive along the Columbia River contains some of the most spectacular sights you’ll find in the State of Oregon. The most beautiful and worthwhile excursion while making this trip is the drive through the Columbia River Gorge on the historic highway. The historical highway winds along the river and parallel to I-84 with easy access to and from the main highway.

As you travel east from Portland on I-84 you’ll want to take exit 17 which will take you to the waterfall loop, the historic highway and the town of Troutdale. Follow the signs through the town, over the Troutdale Bridge and onto Highway 30, the Historic Columbia River Highway. You will pass by Dabney State Park on the Sandy River, a worthwhile stop where you will find restrooms and drinking water. Continuing east, the small communities of Springdale and Corbett offer groceries and gas. This is the last gas station for approximately 24 miles until you reach the town of Cascade Locks.

You are now about to see some of the most famous and frequently photographed scenes in Western Oregon. At Portland Women’s Forum State Park Viewpoint, a breathtaking sight awaits you. At Vista House atop Crown Point, you’ll get a breathtaking view of Washington, across the river. Vista House, which is open from April through mid October, has a gift shop, restrooms, drinking water and a public information booth. As you continue, you will drop down into the cool, woodsy areas and three state parks: Latourell, Shepperd’s Dell and Bridal Veil. These parks offer hiking trails to their respective waterfalls and day use picnic areas.

Wahkeena Falls is the first stop. From the picnic area, you will want to walk to Wahkeena Falls Bridge for a closer look or take Wahkeena Trail #420, which leads to Fairy Falls and Wahkeena Springs.

Multnomah Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the United States at 620 feet, is probably the most famous and most photographed. The historic lodge provides a restaurant and gift shop.

Two miles east is Oneonta Gorge with misty hanging gardens in the Oneonta Botanical Area. Horsetail Falls is a half-mile beyond Oneonta and then you continue to Ainsworth State Park where you can enjoy a camping spot complete with tent or trailer spaces, showers, water, sewer, electricity and dumping station. This is also the area where you can easily drive back onto I-84 to head east or west. You have now completed the western section of the Columbia River Gorge.

Columbia City

Located 32 miles north of Portland.

Columbia City is on the beautiful banks of the Columbia River and was named for our beautiful river.

The Ruth Richardson Memorial Park is across the street from a museum and features paths lined with roses, azaleas and rhododendrons.

Just down the street is Pixie Park on the banks of the Columba River.

Pixie was the name of long-time resident Harvey Jordan’s boat.

The Columbia River offers some of the finest fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Sailing and windsurfing are becoming a popular activity for both sailors and viewers alike. For cyclists, a designated bike path begins at the north city limits and follows along Hwy. 30, and extends to the River and back to Fourth Street where it then goes through a scenic, wooded area to the city of St. Helens (Rutherford Road Parkway). It passes Dalton Lake, a forested wetland which is located between Rutherford Road Parkway and the Columbia River.

To learn more about Columbia City and the Columbia River, visit us at www.sccchamber.org or www.columbia-city.org

Willamette Valley (courtesy Keturah

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Corvallis

Located 81 miles S. of Portland on Highway 99W. Home of Oregon State University, Corvallis is one of the state’s leading centers of commerce, culture and education.

Corvallis is also the jumping off place to the Willamette Valley’s famous vineyards and wineries. Each winery is wine-maker owned and operated.

Wine tasting, picnicking and festivals are favorite pastimes for vacationers here. During July, daVinci Days is a world-famous festival and a celebration of art, science and technology. September brings one of Corvallis’ most popular annual events, the Fall Festival.

Other attractions you won’t want to miss are the rose and rhododendron gardens at Avery Park, where you can bike on trails or enjoy a picnic lunch.

On an area driving tour, you will enjoy the view of Mary’s Peak, a 4,100 foot peak in the Coast Range. Then tour the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge which provides habitat for a large population of migratory Canadian geese, ducks and swans.

DALLAS

Dallas is a wonderful family-oriented community of nearly 20,000 which is located in the middle of the beautiful, scenic Willamette Valley and near Salem, the State Capitol and Oregon’s second largest city.

Even with its rapid growth, Dallas still maintains its small town charm and atmosphere. Residents and visitors notice the Courthouse Square, the historic downtown and its park system. The Aquatic Center has become the premier family center in the community. The City partners with the Chamber and other community organizations to sponsor seasonal festivals and other community events and projects, such as a summer concert series at the Rotary Performing Arts Stage.

The Chamber hosts the largest event in our area, ‘Dallas Summerfest’ the last weekend of July, boasting a grand parade, vendor booths, business sales, entertainment and so much more. Come back in October for our Halloween Parade and the first Friday in December to see Santa ride in and light the Tree!

For more information, please visit the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce website, www.dallasoregon.org send us an email, or call our office at (503) 623-2564. If you are already in our area, stop by 119 S.W. Court Street, Dallas, OR 97338. We look forward to assisting you soon!

DAYTON

Dayton was founded in 1850 by Andrew Smith and Joel Palmer.

Palmer, who also served as superintendent of Indian affairs for Oregon, built a flour mill there.

There are many historic landmarks throughout the city. The oldest standing structure is the Joel Palmer House, built in 1852 or 1857. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since March 16, 1987, and has been painstakingly restored. Since 1996 it has been home to a four-star restaurant of the same name as the historic house.

Nearby, in Courthouse Square Park, is the Fort Yamhill Block House, which was brought to Dayton in 1911 to prevent its demolition. The structure had been built by Willamette Valley settlers on Fort Hill in the Grand Ronde Valley in 1855 and 1856. John G. Lewis, a citizen of Dayton, secured permission from authorities to move the logs to Dayton, where they were reassembled.

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Located between Lincoln City and Newport on U.S. Highway 101.

Depoe Bay is known as the “Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast.” In minutes you can be on the open sea fishing, crabbing or whale watching. Carved and shaped by powerful natural forces, Depoe Bay is the site of the world’s smallest navigable harbor. Waves run beneath lava beds creating spouting geysers up to 60 feet into the air. Sea caves line our scenic rocky shoreline.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department park rangers are ready at the Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay to answer your questions and help you find whales.

Depoe Bay’s annual events include the Fleet of Flowers on Memorial Day and an Indian-Style Salmon Bake on the third Saturday in September.

April is the annual Wooden Boat Show, Crab Feed and Ducky Derby. This beautiful resort town is loaded with fun for the entire family and many natural wonders to see. Fine accommodations and excellent restaurants greet the visitor in Depoe Bay.

Estacada

Located 18 miles east of Oregon City, on St. Hwy. 224.

Estacada is the last town before Mt. Hood National Forest. The forest contains an elaborate system of well maintained trails with easy day hikes or overnight camping in remote areas for the more advanced backpacker.

The Clackamas River is rated one of the best kayaking rivers in the northwest and it flows majestically through the city of Estacada.

Located in the Mt. Hood Forest is Bagby Hot Springs which offers both private and public tubs. Once a sacred healing ground for Native Americans, hot mineral water is piped from natural springs into hewn cedar logs.

There are 150 miles of streams and 20 lakes that lie within the timbered boundaries of the forest. The Clackamas River and Mt. Hood National Forest are famous for fishing opportunities. The main stem sports Steelhead and Salmon while the North Fork is packed with pan size Trout.

Estacada is also home to the Civil War Re-Enactment and Bob’s Hole Rodeo (a rodeo on kayak). These events bring people by the thousands to enjoy the beauty and benefits of the area!

Forest Grove

Located on Hwy. 8 W. of Hillsboro.

Forest Grove offers nice accommodations, restaurants and roadside fruit and vegetable stands. Five wineries and a sake brewery are in the vicinity; all offer tours and tastings.

Forest Grove comes alive in July when the annual Concours d’Elegance Classic Automobile Show is presented on the Pacific University Campus. In September the City and Pacific University celebrate with a Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival, Founder’s Day and Corn Roast Celebration.

November is also a fun time to visit Forest Grove and attend the annual Verboort Sausage Festival and Valley Wine Tour.

Close by is Hagg Lake, where you will find forest surroundings in which to enjoy fishing, hiking and cycling.

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Gleneden Beach (photo courtesy ninjagurl, Flickr)

Garibaldi

Located on U.S. Highway 101, north of Tillamook.

Garibaldi is located on beautiful Tillamook Bay and nestled against the Cross Range ridge. It is the closest saltwater playground to Portland.

Garibaldi is the site of an ancient fishing and whaling village of the Killamook Indians. Pioneers built seafood plants here. Today, it is known as one of the world’s finest fishing, clamming and crabbing sites.

The Garibaldi Boat Basin is full of activity all year long for participants and spectators alike. You can charter a world-class fishing or excursion trip, buy fresh seafood, dine or just poke around. For the truly adventuresome, there’s scuba diving. Equipment is available from local outlets.

Find a treasure at the antique and gift shops, or go birdwatching, enjoy festivals, hiking, hunting, kite flying and whale watching. Experience the thrills of a lifetime.

Gleneden Beach

Located on U.S. Highway 101, south of Lincoln City.

Located in between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, this small coastal community boasts of one of the finest destination resorts in Oregon.

Make your vacation headquarters here at Gleneden Beach where you will find many types of fine accommodations, then travel out to the numerous outdoor activities and enjoy the spectacular beauty of our coast.

GRESHAM

Located on I-84, east of Portland.

Once a quiet farming and lumber village, then a bedroom community, today Gresham has come into its own with an identity distinct from its neighbor to the west, Portland. With over 94,000 residents, Gresham is the fourth largest city in Oregon and part of the greater Portland Metropolitan area with a population of roughly two million people.

Its proximity to the Columbia River Gorge, expansive views of Mt. Hood and the Boring Lava Domes, and the abundance of recreational opportunities set it apart as a quality place to locate to a new community and businesses.

Gresham has many recreational opportunities just minutes away.

Mt. Hood, Oregon’s tallest glacial peak, with an elevation of 11,235 feet, is just a 30-minute drive from Gresham and offers nearly year-round skiing opportunities.

Multnomah Falls, the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States, is just a 25-minute drive from Gresham. Past Multnomah Falls, you will find the Bonneville Dam and some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable in the Columbia River Gorge. Last but not least, it’s a little over an hours drive to the Oregon Coast from Gresham.

Spend the summer in Gresham where you’ll enjoy events such as the annual Highland Games in July and the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival in August.

Go out for 18 holes at an area golf course.

From windsurfing in the Gorge and skiing on Mt. Hood, to hiking the falls and the rugged Oregon Coast, it’s all right here in Gresham’s backyard.

We are sure blessed to live in Gresham, Oregon. If you are visiting this area for the first time, you are in for a treat!

Halsey

Halsey is one of the communities that make up the mid-Willamette Valley. Halsey is situated just 25 miles away from Eugene and Springfield Oregon, and about 20 miles from Albany and Corvallis.

Halsey was founded in 1871, although early settlers had been living in the area for several decades. Halsey was a shipping point for the many tons of wheat produced by the surrounding farms, as the new railroad from Portland passed through town.

Today the area around Halsey is a world leader in the production of grass seed. There are also quite a few commercial plant nurseries in the area, some of which are open to the public. For recreation there are some great roads nearby for biking, as well as fishing and boating on the Willamette River. There are also a number of wineries and golf courses not far from town.

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Lebanon

Located on I-5 only 45 minutes north of Eugene.

Lebanon has all the benefits of a small town, yet is close to the major cities and the Cascade Mountain Recreation Area. Travel through the lush Willamette Valley that is nationally known in the secondary wood products industry and the commercial grass seed industry worldwide. Within the city, you will find 11 parks, tennis and racquetball courts, two nearby golf courses and a beautiful riverbank to stroll along.

The world’s largest shortcake is featured in the parade that kicks off the annual Strawberry Festival held during the first week of June. You can enjoy a large selection of restaurants or fast foods, many fine accommodations as well as several well-equipped RV Parks.

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Devils Lake East Dock (courtesy Oregon State Parks)

DEVILS LAKE

Located near Lincoln City.

Devils Lake, nestled on the western slopes of the Oregon Coast Range, is often the visitor’s first glimpse of Lincoln City. The lake was created in 14,000 BC, when sand dunes and beach deposits blocked the lower end of the valley drained by the D River. Indian Bay was the original name for Devils Lake. In the 1800’s the lake was renamed, stemming from a legend surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Indian warriors on the lake. According to the legend, a chief endeavored to win the maiden of his choice at the pow wow of the Moon of Abundance.

He dispatched his warriors across the waters of Indian Bay, and immediately giant tentacles arose from the lake and swallowed up the canoes.

Thereafter annual feasts and sacrifices were allegedly held on the lake’s shores to pacify the devil-creature.

The 120-foot D River separates Devils Lake from the roaring ocean surf, and it holds the Guiness World’s Record as “the shortest river in the world.” Today, the lake offers visitors endless recreation ranging from the solitude of bird watching to the exhilaration of windsurfing.

The cool refreshing water on Devils Lake beckons outdoor enthusiasts to partake in numerous recreational offerings. Activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, bumper-boating, rowing, or water- or jetskiing. The inland winds over the lake offer novice or intermediate windsurfers a slightly calmer option than the ocean. For those who wish

to be only spectators of boating, the Columbia Outboard Racing Association sponsors the Devils Lake Rocky Stone Memorial speed boat races each October.

Throughout the summer, the lake is a comfortable temperature and swimming is always popular. Sandpoint Park, the Regatta Grounds, and Holmes Road Park offer ideal spots to swim. Colorful and graceful sailboats are a common sight on the glistening waters during spring and summer.

Devils Lake provides a spectacular year-round display for bird watchers. The lake is one of the primary wintering areas for waterfowl along the Oregon Coast. There is an active bald eagle nest east of Devils Lake, and the pair is often seen feeding here. Coot, osprey and wood ducks are among the many species that visit the lake. A complete listing of the species is contained in the bird guide, downloadable at www.or egoncoast.org or available by mail by calling (800) 452-2151.

The Devils Lake State Park and Campground, located on the west side of the lake, has a boat moorage and 100 spaces for tents and recreational vehicles. It is such a popular location that reservations are recommended during the summer and fall months.

For more information about the Devils Lake area, contact the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau at (800) 452-2151, or visit our web site at www.oregoncoast.org

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Lincoln City

Located on U.S. Highway 101.

Lincoln City is located on the Oregon coast where over seven miles of sandy beach meets the Pacific Ocean. This charming resort town has just about anything a vacationer could want.

Nestled between the Pacific and the 680 acre scenic Devils Lake, Lincoln City offers diverse water activities ranging from whale watching on the coast to freshwater fishing, windsurfing, water-skiing, knee boarding, jet skiing and other water sports.

The nearby ocean, bay and rivers provide excellent fishing, crabbing and mussel harvesting opportunities. Favorite local pastimes include tidepooling, beachcombing, whale and bird-watching, and golfing, with seven area courses.

Cascade Head offers numerous hiking trails. Kite festivals are held in May and September. Specialty shops fill a seven-mile stretch on U.S. 101, offering items such as locally designed kites, antiques and handicrafts.

For more, phone the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau at (800) 452-2151, or visit www.oregoncoast.org

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Manzanita, Oregon will leave a lasting impression on the vacationer who wants to view beautiful beach scenery and just relax. There is a seven-mile stretch of peaceful coastline for visitors to stroll and enjoy.

For the slightly more motivated, there is also a 9-hole golf course and two state parks close by.

Manzanita looks out across the beautiful Pacific Ocean. It is located on Highway 101 just 27 miles North of Tillamook and 22 miles South of Seaside.

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Located on U.S. Highway 99W, 25 miles northwest of Salem.

McMinnville is situated in Oregon’s agriculturally rich Willamette Valley. It is an easy drive to Mt. Hood and other ski areas for skiing enthusiasts and only 55 miles from the Pacific Ocean beaches for water activities.

McMinnville’s mild climate has an average of 70 degrees from June to September and 40 degrees from November to February. It rains a bit, but that makes McMinnville green and clean.

There is plenty to do here. There is an in-city golf course, 12 tennis courts, one bowling alley and more. The Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 260 acres of parkland. There are many recreational activities including picnicking, baseball, softball and soccer.

One-hundred vineyards and 32 wineries are scattered throughout Yamhill County, making McMinnville the center of Oregon’s wine country. Many are open for tours and tastings March through November. Along with its more glamorous reputation as a wine producing center, McMinnville is the home of Linfield College established in 1857.

Shop at the Layfayette School Antique Mall on SR 99W, a restored 1910 school house. The mall features more than 100 antique dealers. The downtown historic district’s specialty and retail stores are also a fun place to shop.

In early July, McMinnville honors its agricultural heritage with the Turkey-Rama, which features a turkey barbecue, street fair, carnival and an 8K run. Maps for historic downtown walking tours are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

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Milwaukie

Located southeast of Portland, on Highway 205.

Milwaukie is a pleasant waterfront community offering small town charm with easy access to big city amenities; the best of both worlds.

In addition to waterfront access, visitors enjoy hiking and biking on the Springwater Corridor, a regional trail that meanders along the city’s northern boundary.

Milwaukie has the sense of place, history and future that distinguishes it from other areas.

Molalla

Located 13 miles south of Oregon City, on State Hwy. 213.

At the edge of Molalla is a beautiful side trip you can take down Dickey Prairie Road, passing Feyrer Park, which hugs the scenic Molalla River.

The river has excellent fishing.

Off of the Feyrer Park Road on Shady Dell Road is the Molalla Train Park, Inc. It offers an eight minute train ride on Sundays and holidays from May through October. Molalla is the home of a major professional rodeo held in July each year, the Molalla Buckeroo.

In town you will also find more historical sights. The Dibble House, built in 1858, is a rare example of the salt box style, with hand-sawn posts, beams and siding, and is the home of Molalla’s Apple Festival held each October. The Von Der Ahe House is one of the few surviving plank houses in Oregon.

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Monmouth & Independence

Embracing the concept of two cities, one community, Monmouth and Independence provide residents and visitors small town appeal with big city amenities. Each with a population over 9,500, Monmouth is home to Western Oregon University and Independence lies along the Willamette River. Both cities are full of rich history, unique individualism, and collective charm.

Through an intergovernmental agreement between the cities, the fiber optic broadband services company MINET was formed to bring high-speed internet access, digital cable, and internet telephone service to the community. This collaboration is one of only a few similar projects nationwide.

Located in Polk County, Monmouth and Independence are about 20 minutes southwest of Salem and easily accessible from Highway 22, Highway 99, or Interstate 5 in the Mid-Willamette Valley. Portland lies an hour north, and the Oregon Coast is a little over an hour west.

Popular area activities include art galleries, antique and collectible shops, cycling, bird watching, kayaking and rafting. Polk County, the second largest producer of wine in Oregon, offers many wine and beer tours, as well.

Annual events and festivals include Monmouth 4th of July and Independence Western Days, Hop & Heritage Festival, Smith Fine Arts Series, Music in the Park and River’s Edge Summer Series, Hometown Holidays including Western Oregon University’s tree lighting, and more.

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Mt. Hood Loop

Located on U.S. Highway 26 from Portland south to Sandy.

This portion of the Loop is the route from the Columbia River Gorge.

From Portland travel U.S. Highway 26 and your first stop is Gresham, a lovely small town worth visiting. The 240 acres of parks and scenic grandeur will make your trip to Gresham unforgettable.

Continue on Highway 26 where you will arrive at Sandy. This historical town was once a stop on the Barlow Road, a segment of the Oregon Trail.

The local winery is a fun stop along the Loop.

NESKOWIN

Nestled at the foot of the Cascade Head headland is the quiet village of Neskowin. You can sit side by side at the base of the headland, between two beautiful streams that flow into the Ocean.

Enjoy beachcombing, kite flying or just relaxing on seven miles of secluded beach directly accessible by a footbridge.

Two 9-hole golf courses are available in Neskowin. Ride your bike or drive your car through the twelve mile scenic National Forest service drive that begins just one mile down the road. Hike any of the three forest service trails on Cascade Head that start just minutes from Neskowin.

Come see a show or try your luck at the casino just 11 miles south.

Pacific City, just eight miles north, offers fishing charters or several local artist-owned galleries. Lincoln City has many lovely antique stores and a mall. There is something for everyone within a short distance of Neskowin Shores and Neskowin Resort. Remember, after a day of adventure and fun in the sun, you can come back to the quiet of your Neskowin retreat.

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Neskowin (photo courtesy richtpt, Flickr)

Netarts

Situated just south of Oceanside, along Oregon Coast Highway 101, the curious traveler will stumble upon the small community known as Netarts. This area is in the middle of 2,500 acres of lush coastal rainforest creating an amazing backdrop for the town. Netarts is not a typical tourist destination, therefore offers a peace and quiet sought by vacationers who want a truly local experience.

Netarts Bay is also part of this coastal area. The seven-mile span of this bay runs north to south and is bound by a long, club-shaped stretch of sand known as the Netarts Spit and a scenic drive called Three Capes Loop. Three Capes Loop is a byway that will take you to two spectacular headlands, Cape Meares and Cape Kiwanda.

Netarts is definitely a must see during your next visit to the Oregon Coast. ~ article courtesy Oregon Beach Vacations

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Located 7 Miles West Of Tillamook Newberg

Located 20 mi. S.W. of Portland.

There are many things to see and do in Newberg.

Visit one of the thirty-two wineries in the area, attend the nearby International Pinot Noir Celebration or the annual Wine Country Thanksgiving.

Drive to Bald Peak State Park, shop in downtown Newberg or go boating, water-skiing or swimming on the Willamette River. There is fishing at nearby Hag and Horseshoe Lake.

Popular events include boat races on the Willamette River during Memorial Day weekend and the Old-Fashioned Festival the last weekend in July. Come join us in the festivities, enjoy the pastoral beauty of our hillsides and valleys and breathe our fresh air.

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Newport

Located on U.S. Highway 101, west of Corvallis on Highway 20.

If an undersea garden, a coastal aquarium park, a wax museum and probably the best seafood you will ever eat are for you...then Newport is the place.

You will thrill to the sight of the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse on the Newport Harbor located under the arches of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.

On the historic bayfront you will find the restaurants serving fine seafood cuisine starting with fresh clam chowder, shrimp, crab, Salmon and oysters.

In the romantic Nye Beach area, the Lincoln County Vietnam Commemorative Walk Memorial in Donald A. Davis Park is dedicated to war veterans. A sculpture is placed at 19 degrees northeast to cast its shadow across the granite each April 30th, a reminder of the day the Vietnam War ended.

You will want to enjoy the beauty of the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area including the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, the Interpretive Center and Quarry Cove Tide Pools, the interesting OSU Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center, then explore all the great shops and galleries Newport has to offer.

Oceanside

Located 9 miles west of Tillamook on the Three Capes Scenic Drive.

The picturesque seaside community of Oceanside offers a unique vacation setting for visitors interested in relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the Oregon coast. The main section of the village has been built in a geographic semicircular amphitheater that rises from the beachside homes and small business section to a height of 700 feet.

Oceanside has miles of uncrowded sandy beaches that are easily accessible for walks, sunbathing, picnics and beachcombing for agates and sea shells. It also overlooks the nearby Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife

Refuge that was established in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

This preserve is located about two hundred yards off the beach and is the site of Oregon’s largest sea bird colonies. This group of rocks rises 300 feet above sea level to provide a protected home for the many species of sea birds and a colony of sea lions.

Maxwell Mountain provides a 700 foot high jump point for hang gliders and parasailers and serves as an ideal lookout for watching passing whales, fishing boats and windsurfers.

Several restaurants provide a range of cuisine for hungry visitors and fishing, clamming, and crabbing are favorite pastimes in nearby Netarts and Tillamook Bays. Cape Meares and Cape Lookout State Parks are also frequent stops for local visitors.

Olde Towne

Olde Towne offers up an assortment of shops, boutiques, retail businesses and a variety of restaurants. Join us for a movie at a historic theatre. The theatre is a combination of yesterday’s charm and today’s movies. A great place to take the family and enjoy popcorn with real butter!

The waterfront marina has a feel of yesteryear, but the concrete public docks are new and beautifully designed. Have a picnic at Columbia View Park, or come in the summer on any Thursday to listen to live music at “13 Nights on the River” in the amphitheater which looks out over the beautiful Columbia River. Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Mountain Range.

Just across from the park is Sand Island. Where you can enjoy the nature trails, use the beach for sunbathing and swimming, or just soak up the river view and watch the ships go sailing by.

For more about Olde Towne and the surrounding areas, visit us at www.sccchamber.org or www.ci.st-helens.or.us

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Willamette Falls Locks (photo courtesy V. J. Beauchamp)

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OTTER ROCK

Otter Rock offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including charter fishing, hiking, biking, swimming, golf, whale watching, beach combing, wine tasting, and of course, shopping in Newport and Lincoln City.

We offer unmatched panoramic views of the pacific coastline, and an endless array of nearby recreation and scenic attractions. Escape to the tranquil and dramatic, join us at Otter Rock.

PACIFIC CITY

Nestled along the Northern Oregon shoreline where the wild and scenic Nestucca River finds the sea…discover Pacific City, just off Hwy. 101 and midway (25 minutes) between Tillamook and Lincoln City.

The unincorporated community of Pacific City exudes the charm of a small Oregon Coast fishing village. A look at the spectacular scenery reveals why. Situated on its oceanfront is Haystack Rock, one of three similar monoliths on the Oregon coastline. Cape Kiwanda, the most southern of the “Three Capes” offers stunning ocean vistas and serves as the home to the famous Pacific City Dory Fleet.

For decades, Pacific City has been home to one of the few dory fleets left on the West Coast. Dories are small, shallow-draft boats that are commonly characterized by flat sides and a high, arched bow. They can be launched directly into the surf. As a result, fishermen can launch and land on the beach at Haystack Rock, much to the delight of local residents and visitors alike.

Pacific City: a place for lovers of nature and lovers of peace; a slowpaced kind of place: a fishing village without the wharves, docks, or piers.

Pacific City is the perfect destination for a family weekend or a lover’s retreat. See you soon! Visit us at www.pacificcity.com

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Portland

Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, Portland combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with refreshingly friendly, smalltown warmth that makes it a natural for tours of all types.

Whether in groups or individually, visitors can cruise our scenic rivers, stroll through gardens and parks, shop tax-free in our tempting array of stores and boutiques, then wrap up the day with world-class dining and entertainment.

Portland offers the culture, cuisine and atmosphere you’d expect from a major American city, but what makes it unique is its setting amid forests, rivers and mountains. Built of distinct communities that stretch beyond the city’s border, the greater Portland region is defined by a sense of independence, creativity and connection to the land. Whether exploring the central city or wine country, Mount Hood or the Columbia River Gorge, you’ll quickly find the qualities that make this place a real wonder.

For information about Portland and the surrounding area, visit www. travelportland.com

Rainier

Located on the Columbia River.

If you like picturesque riverfront towns, you will love Rainier. There are many turn-of-the-century homes scattered on the hillside that overlook the Columbia River. Fishing is very popular on this stretch of the Columbia River. The downtown area also provides shopping, dining and sightseeing. Just North of downtown is the newly renovated Riverfront Park. This beautiful park offers a basketball court, tennis courts, a skateboard park and a wonderful year-round playground. Visit the indoor Rainier Market, where you can browse over 35 vendors.

Just west of Rainier is Dibblee Point, a 110 acre waterfront park. The rustic park offers hiking, walking, and horseback riding on sandy trails.

The scenic drives in Rainier are as beautiful as they are interesting.

(courtesy Travel Portland)

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Rockaway Beach

Located on U.S. Hwy. 101 west of Portland and south of Astoria.

If you are looking for white sandy beaches on the Pacific, laced with majestic mountains, you have found it all at this quiet resort town of Rockaway Beach. You can enjoy this area which is famous for bay crabbing, tidal flat clamming and surf and jetty fishing.

The scenic coastal tour aboard the “Fun Run” excursion train is a must for unsurpassed coastal views or add some adventure with a whale watching tour aboard one of the local charter boats.

If relaxing on land is more your style, don’t miss the quaint boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, museums or a trip through a quilting textile center, where the art of quilt making is still the same as generations ago.

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Salem

Salem is the capital of Oregon and the state’s third largest city, a must see on a trip to this beautiful and diversified state. The Capitol Building was built in 1938 and offers tours daily to capture the history of Oregon.

The city itself has a wide cultural background offering a variety of performing and visual arts programs and festivals, including the Salem Art Fair and Festival in July. Visitors will also have the opportunity to attend many agricultural festivals. The Oregon State Fair is a feast for the senses. Each year 400,000 people attend this event, where the traditional and the new come together.

There’s something for everyone, from world-class entertainment to great local food. The Fair features all the best of Oregon, along with a carnival, commercial exhibits and all the animals anyone could ask for. The Fair lasts for 12 days and the last day always falls on Labor Day. Children will thrill to the Enchanted Forest Theme Park featuring entertainment and plenty of exciting rides. This bustling hub of business, culture and agriculture also invites the bicycle enthusiast to enjoy miles of trails through the city parks.

Local wineries offer guided tours and tastings throughout the year. A Memorial Day weekend winery tour is available with music, food and tastings. The landscaped grounds of the Civic Center on Liberty Street contain foot and bike trails, fountains, Austrian black swans and sculptures.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens offers beautiful blooming irises in the spring.

Other facets of the city include an antique woolen mill, historic homes, a missionary settlement and Corban College which has an archeology museum. For more info., contact the Salem Convention and Visitors Assoc. at 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem, OR 97301; phone (503) 581-4325 or toll free (800) 874-7012.

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SEASIDE

Located on U.S. Highway 101 on the northern coast of Oregon, between Astoria and Cannon Beach.

Seaside is Oregon’s first coastal resort community dating back to the 1850’s and is considered the Pacific Northwest’s Ocean Beach Playground. A vacation here offers many coastal activities as well as much history. Seaside is known as the end of the Lewis and Clark expedi-

Seaside Beach (photo courtesy Carol Munro) tion trail. Many items such as the welcome sign and a bronze Lewis and Clark sculpture are there to remind the visitor of the heritage of this lovely town.

If you are lucky or your visit is well planned, you can enjoy the many historical re-enactments that occur from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Seaside Visitors Bureau can help you plan your trip.

Family activities abound in Seaside, including taking an aerial flight to view the coastline via airplane or helicopter, an aquarium, a historical Carousel ride, walking, biking or skating on the Prom Seaside’s 1.5 - mile boardwalk. You will discover many shops, sweet treats and restaurants all within walking distance of lodging.

Along Seaside’s beach you might want to participate in some adventurous beachcombing, bird watching, clamming, kite-flying, surfing or just feed the seagulls. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it at Seaside.

For more information, contact the Seaside Visitors Bureau at (888) 306-2326 or visit their website www.SeasideOR.com

Saint helens

Largest selection of privately owned vacation homes and condos on the North Central Oregon Coast. Serving Seaside to Hammond. Call for off-season & special rates.

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Saint Helens, Oregon is off the beaten path, but it’s the nearest escape for Portland’s urban dwellers. This eclectic, post-industrial (emphasis off the “post”)… small town is the perfect setting for an old-fashioned family getaway, the kind you remember from your childhood. And despite the fact that it’s lacking in gimmicky tourist trap attractions, your kids will think it’s cool. Hollywood has also determined it to be a perfect setting for a few movies. Maybe you’ve heard of Twilight? Tour Twilight & Halloweentown film locations. In October, Saint Helens is Halloweentown with larger than life scarecrows and costumed merchants. Only 30 minutes from Portland.

It’s easy to pass by this local secret on the way to Astoria, especially on a cloudy northwest day. But it’s well worth an overnight. Just minutes off of Highway 30 are two historic business districts and a stunning view of the Columbia River. On a clear day the tops of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Hood frame the scenery.

There are kayak rentals, an indoor climbing wall, antiques, B&Bs looking out over the Columbia, a classic movie theatre and great spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In the summer, the town gathers on Thursday nights for 13 Nights on the River concerts in the outdoor amphitheater at Columbia View Park.

Local restaurants will fill your picnic basket.

Hike or Bike the Crown-Zellerbach trail. Rent kayaks at Scappoose Bay or drop in your own water craft at St. Helens Marina. Seek antiques, dine out in a haunted hotel and spend the night in a Bed & Breakfast.

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Stayton / Sublimity

Located 15 miles east of Salem off Hwy. 22.

This is a wonderful place to live, retire or visit. The excellent air quality and proximity to the mountains, ocean, wine country, golf courses, large cities and the best of cultural activities makes for an ideal lifestyle.

Stayton has a public library, community center, seven city parks, tennis courts, a public swimming pool and friendly people. For your recreation pleasure there is fishing, hiking, drift boating and hunting. Come join us for one of the many community events such as the 4th of July celebration and the Santiam SummerFest Street Fair.

Located in Marion County about 15 miles east of Salem, the town of Sublimity is situated on the western low foothills of the Oregon Cascades, on a plateau, amid gently rolling hills dropping down all around into grassy valleys.

Sublimity has two public parks within its city limits. Included in these are playground equipment, picnic areas, a walking/jogging trail, tennis court, ball diamond and barbecue facilities. There is a public swimming pool and library in nearby Stayton. The city hosts the Santiam Canyon Stampede in July and the Annual Harvest Festival in September. Come and visit us, you’ll be glad you did!

Tigard

When visiting Tigard you will find that there is much to see and do.

Whether you want to hike, bike, enjoy a park, kayak the Tualatin River, enjoy a festival or music, dance, see Broadway quality entertainment, blow glass, shop, or explore brew pubs, Tigard has all this and more.

With over 300 acres of parks (including dog parks), a farmers market, a live theatre company, an annual Balloon Festival, shopping at Washington Square Mall (200+ retailers) and Bridgeport Village (outdoor village shopping), hundreds of dining options and numerous family oriented activities, Tigard has something for everyone. A skate park near the library is in constant use.

Go 20-40 minutes outside of Tigard and you get diverse options including wineries, museums, the Oregon Zoo, Forest Park, Wings & Waves Water Park and more.

So come, stay a while and check out all Tigard and the surrounding community has to offer. Numerous lodging options are available. Conveniently located minutes from I-5, Highway 217 and Pacific Highway/99W, Tigard is a great place to visit and use as your gateway to the surrounding areas. More information on things to do in Tigard and the surrounding areas can be found at: www.tigardchamber.org (photo courtesy Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce)

Tillamook

Located on Highway 101, east of Oceanside.

Enjoy the 75 miles of beaches while visiting Tillamook County. A scenic section of U.S. Hwy. 101 passes through Tillamook and connects with SR 6, which runs through the Tillamook State Forest from Portland. A stop at any of the turnouts on Neahkahnie Mountain Highway, 530 feet above the breakers, affords a breathtaking view of the many bays that create the magnificent Oregon coastline.

Tillamook is a major recreation center. Charter boats for crabbing and deep sea fishing are available. Beachcombing, clamming and jetty, river and surf fishing are popular activities at the beach areas nine miles west of town. Hiking, hang gliding, scuba diving, windsurfing and canoeing also are among the area’s recreational opportunities.

The Dairy Festival and Tillamook County Rodeo are held the fourth NETARTS BAY weekend in June. One event held at the Tillamook County Fair in August ~ Boat Rentals ~ Fishing ~ Crabbing ~ is the Pig-N-Ford races in which participants race model T-Fords while holding a pig in their laps. ~ Clamming ~ Full Hook Up ~ The lighthouse and the old Indian burial tree, known as the Octopus 6 1/2 Miles West of Tillamook Tree at Cape Meares State Park offer the visitor an interesting look into Protected From The Ocean Winds the past.

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Heceta Head Lighthouse (photo courtesy hatchski, Flickr)

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vernonia

Located on the Nehalem River on the western side of the Coast Range.

Vernonia was settled in 1874 by Clark Parker from Ohio who came to farm the fertile land. Some of the historic names in the community include Spencer, Mellinger, Pringle, Weed and Cherrington. Vernonia was eventually named for the daughter of one of the original settlers, Ozias Cherrington who moved here in 1876. Her name was Vernona.

The soil was fertile, the climate mild and there was an abundance of streams and wildlife. With the towering old-growth timber, logging became a thriving industry in the mid-1920’s.

Vernonia is also home to the Banks-Vernonia Linear Trail, the first “rails-to-trails” state park built in Oregon. The trail, built on an abandoned railroad bed, is 21 miles long and goes from Vernonia to Banks.

Bring the family for a bike ride or take a walk and enjoy the beautiful nature at its best.

The main street of Vernonia has a historic walking tour. You can also enjoy unique shopping and dining. In the summer, join in on the activities at the park. Vernonia Lake offers boating and fishing and has a playground, restrooms and a boat ramp. The lake has a paved walking trail that encircles the lake and connects to Webb Way where you can feed the ducks.

The sawmill may be gone, but Vernonia commemorates their local heritage with the annual Vernonia Friendship Jamboree. The event is held the first week of every August. You can enjoy a historic logging show, parade, fishing derby, live music, Black Powder Rendezvous, and an antique car show.

Vernonia also has many scenic parks, some with camping facilities.

For more information, visit us at www.vernoniachamber.org

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Waldport / Yachats

Located south of Newport on U.S. Highway 101.

Waldport is popular with saltwater and freshwater anglers. Fishing and crabbing are the main activities of Waldport unless of course your favorite thing to do is eat the fish and crab. Here you will enjoy restaurants that range from very posh to down home enjoyment. Several nearby state parks offer hiking, agate hunting, clamming and crabbing.

Outside Waldport, just to the north, is famous Seal Rock. Waldport is also where you will find the Alsea River, known for its salmon, steelhead and cutthroat trout fishing.

Just east of Waldport is Drift Creek Wilderness Area, which offers untouched old growth forest for hikers. Just south of Waldport is Yachats (pronounced Yah’hots) where lazy days and uncrowded beaches set the stage for relaxing, fishing, rockhounding, picnicking, bird watching, painting, walking the beach or just watching the beauty of this coastline.

Yachats is popular with anglers who come primarily for the smelt season, which occurs between April and October. This is one of the few areas in the world where hundreds of these sardinelike fish come to shore to spawn.

Yachats celebrates the annual smelt run with the Smelt Fry in July.

Besides smelt fishing, the nearby Yachats River is a popular spot for salmon and steelhead fishing. The Arts and Craft Fair is held in March and a Kite Festival takes place in October. Just south of town is Cape Perpetua. The highest point on the Oregon coast, it offers a dramatic ocean view from its 800 foot headland.

WHEELER

Located halfway between Tillamook and Cannon Beach.

Wheeler started with a lumber mill on the Nehalem River in 1895. In 1915 a larger mill was installed and produced 150,000 feet of finished lumber per day.

The town grew so fast that it was incorporated in June of 1913. Harvey Rinehart built a snug little hospital on Mill Hill and did outstanding work in the fighting of the flu epidemic during World War I. He was famous for the treatment of arthritis to patients from all over the United States.

Through the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s Wheeler was a hub of commerce and boasted many thriving businesses and services. Visitors and residents of Wheeler now enjoy a waterfront park, a boat launch, restaurants, motels, antiques and more.

Tourists and residents alike enjoy the crabbing, fishing, clamming, hiking, kayaking and just relaxing in and near the Nehalem Bay.

Wilsonville

Located 5 miles south of Tualatin.

Wilsonville thrives against an exquisite backdrop of a quiet, fruitful countryside nestled along the banks of the Willamette River.

Wilsonville is located between Portland, Oregon’s largest city and Salem, the state’s capital.

Once a small farming community, Wilsonville is now a fast growing city of approximately 16,000. There are a number of parks throughout Wilsonville. Recently many improvements have been made to help you enjoy them even more with interactive water features. Both Memorial Park and Boones Ferry Park have picnic shelters for large and small groups. There are basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer field, horseshoe pits, a boat dock, nature trails and children’s playground equipment.

Memorial Park is equipped with four regulation sized softball fields and three of them have lights for evening play. Take a leisurely walk on the walkway that winds through trees along the riverbank.

For the more inquisitive, nature trails in the eastern portion of the park have an abundance of native Oregon plants, birds and small animals.

When visiting Wilsonville you will not lack in places to browse and shop.

Select from many fine accommodations and excellent restaurants.

To learn more, call the Wilsonville Visitor Center at (503) 682-3314 or toll free (800) 647-3843. Visit us online at www.wilsonvillechamber.com

Woodburn

Welcome to Woodburn, the friendliest, most diverse place you’ll ever come to love! Whether you’re just visiting, starting a new business, or beginning a new chapter in your life you’ve come to the right place.

Located between Oregon’s largest city, Portland, and our State Capitol, Salem, we have easy access via Interstate 5 to the beautiful Willamette Valley. Barely an hour from the beaches, the mountains, and our most popular State Park we are your headquarters for enjoying Oregon’s natural bounty.

This is the place where there are Always Fresh Discoveries: • World class shopping at the Woodburn Company Stores, one of Oregon’s most visited tourist attractions.

• Oregon’s only Tulip Festival at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in March and April.

• One of Oregon’s largest concentrations of award-winning garden nurseries.

• Home of Oregon Golf Association’s championship golf course.

• Oregon’s only Dragstrip.

• Authentic Mexican restaurants and one of Oregon’s most popular Mexican Fiestas.

We would love to hear from you! Contact the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce at (503) 982-8221 or visit us online at www.woodburn chamber.org or www.alwaysfreshdiscoveries.com

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Area Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Centers Affiliated Tribes Of Northwest Indians Tourism Center......... (503) 249-5770 Website:......................................................................... www.atnitribes.org Albany Chamber................................................................... (541) 926-1517 Website:............................................................. www.albanychamber.com Albany Visitor’s Association...................................................(541) 928-0911 Toll Free.............................................................................. (800) 526-2256 Website:................................................................ www.albanyvisitors.com Astoria / Warrenton Chamber................................................(503) 325-6311 Toll Free.............................................................................. (800) 875-6807 Website:..................................................................... www.oldoregon.com Aurora Colony Visitors Association....................................... (503) 939-0312 Website:................................................................. www.auroracolony.com Beaverton Area Chamber..................................................... (503) 644-0123 Website:....................................................................... www.beaverton.org Canby Area Chamber........................................................... (503) 266-4600 Website:........................................................ www.canbyareachamber.org Cannon Beach Chamber...................................................... (503) 436-2623 Website:................................................................. www.cannonbeach.org Central Oregon Coast Assoc................................................ (541) 265-2064 Toll Free:............................................................................. (800) 767-2064 Website:.................................................................. www.CoastVisitor.com Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce............................ (503) 538-2014 Website:............................................................... www.chehalemvalley.org Clackamas County Tourism Development Council............... (503) 655-8490 Website:.............................................................. www.mthoodterritory.com Clatskanie Chamber............................................................. (503) 728-2502 Website:........................................................ www.clatskanie.org/chamber Corvallis Benton Chamber Coalition.................................... (541) 757-1505 Website:........................................................... www.corvallischamber.com Corvallis Tourism.......................................(541) 757-1544 • (800) 334-8118 Website:.................................................................. www.visitcorvallis.com Dallas Area Chamber........................................................... (503) 623-2564 Website:.................................................................. www.dallasoregon.org Depoe Bay Chamber................................ (541) 765-2889 • (877) 485-8348 Website:......................................................... www.depoebaychamber.org Estacada Chamber............................................................... (503) 630-3483 Website:.......................................................... www.estacadachamber.org Forest Grove Chamber & Visitor’s Center............................ (503) 357-3006 Website:...................................................................... www.fgchamber.org Gresham Area Chamber & Visitors Center............................(503) 665-1131 Website:........................................................... www.greshamchamber.org Hillsboro Chamber.................................................................(503) 648-1102 Website:..................................................................... www.hillchamber.org Keizer Chamber / Visitor’s Center.........................................(503) 393-9111 Website:.............................................................. www.keizerchamber.com Lake Oswego Chamber........................................................ (503) 636-3634 Website:................................................................. www.lake-oswego.com Lebanon Chamber................................................................ (541) 258-7164 Website:........................................................... www.lebanon-chamber.org Lincoln City Chamber........................................................... (541) 994-3070 Website:..................................................................... www.lcchamber.com Lincoln City Visitor’s & Convention Bureau.......................... (541) 996-1274 Toll Free.............................................................................. (800) 452-2151 Website:................................................................... www.oregoncoast.org McMinnville Chamber........................................................... (503) 472-6196 Website:.................................................................... www.mcminnville.org Molalla Area Chamber.......................................................... (503) 829-6941 Website:............................................................ www.molallachamber.com Monmouth – Independence Area......................................... (503) 838-4268 Website:............................................................................ www.micc-or.org Mount Angel Chamber.......................................................... (503) 845-9440 Website:..................................................................... www.oktoberfest.org Multnomah Falls Visitor Center............................................ (503) 695-2372 Nehalem Bay Area Chamber................................................ (877) 368-5100 Website:.................................................... www.nehalembaychamber.com Newport Chamber.................................... (541) 265-8801 • (800) 262-7844 Website:............................................................ www.newportchamber.org North Clackamas County Chamber...................................... 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North Santiam Chamber........................................................(503) 897 5000 Website:...................................................................... www.nschamber.org Oregon City Chamber.......................................................... (503) 656-1619 Website:....................................................................... www.oregoncity.org Oregon Coast Visitors Assoc................................................ (541) 574-2679 Toll Free.............................................................................. (888) 628-2101 Website:............................................................ VisitTheOregonCoast.com Oregon Tourism Commission............................................... (800) 547-7842 Website:.................................................................. www.traveloregon.com Pacific City - Nestucca Valley Chamber............................... (503) 392-4340 Toll Free............................................................................... 888-KIWANDA Website:.................................................................. www.pcnvchamber.org Philomath Area Chamber..................................................... (541) 929-2454 Website:.......................................................... www.philomathchamber.org Portland Oregon Visitor’s Assn............................................. (503) 275-9750 Toll Free.............................................................................. (800) 962-3700 Website:................................................................ www.travelportland.com Rockaway Beach Chamber.................................................. (503) 355-8108 Website:.............................................................. www.rockawaybeach.net Salem Area Chamber........................................................... (503) 581-1466 Website:................................................................ www.salemchamber.org Salem Convention & Visitors Assn....................................... (503) 581-4325 Toll Free.............................................................................. (800) 874-7012 Website:................................................................... www.travelsalem.com Sandy Area Chamber........................................................... (503) 668-4006 Website:..................................................... www.sandyoregonchamber.org Seaside Chamber................................................................. (503) 738-6391 Website:........................................................... www.seasidechamber.com Seaside Visitors Bureau....................................................... (503) 738-3097 Toll Free.............................................................................. (888) 306-2326 Website:...................................................................... www.seasideor.com Sherwood Chamber............................................................. (503) 625-7800 Website:.......................................................... www.sherwoodchamber.org Silverton Area Chamber....................................................... (503) 873-5615 Website:............................................................ www.silvertonchamber.org South Columbia County Chamber........................................ (503) 397-0685 Website:.................................................................... www.sccchamber.org Stayton / Sublimity Chamber................................................ (503) 769-3464 Website:................................................ www.staytonsublimitychamber.org Sweet Home Chamber......................................................... (541) 367-6186 Website:....................................................... www.sweethomechamber.org Tigard Chamber.................................................................... (503) 639-1656 Website:................................................................ www.tigardchamber.org Tillamook Area Chamber...................................................... (503) 842-7525 Website:................................................................... www.gotillamook.com Toledo Chamber................................................................... (541) 336-3183 Website:.......................................................... www.visittoledooregon.com Tualatin Chamber................................................................. (503) 692-0780 Website:............................................................ www.tualatinchamber.com Vernonia Chamber............................................................... (503) 429-6081 Website:............................................................ www.vernoniachamber.org Waldport Chamber............................................................... (541) 563-2133 Website:......................................................... www.waldport-chamber.com Washington County Visitors Association.............................. (503) 644-5555 Website:....................................... www.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com West Columbia Gorge Chamber (Troutdale)........................ (503) 669-7473 Website:......................................... www.westcolumbiagorgechamber.com Willamina Coastal Hills Chamber......................................... (503) 876-5777 Wilsonville Chamber..............................................................(503) 682-0411 Website:........................................................ www.wilsonvillechamber.com Wilsonville Visitor Center...................................................... (503) 682-3314 Toll Free.............................................................................. (800) 647-3843 Website:........................................................ www.wilsonvillechamber.com Woodburn Area Chamber..................................................... (503) 982-8221 Website:.......................................................... www.woodburnchamber.org Yachats Area Chamber......................................................... (800) 929-0477 Website:............................................................................www.yachats.org Yamhill Valley Visitors Assoc................................................ (503) 883-7770 Website:................................................................... www.yamhillvalley.org

Points of Interest AMITY AMITY VINEYARDS 1/4 mile east on Rice Lane from 99 West to 18150 Amity Vineyards Road S.E., offers guided tours and wine tasting. (503) 835-2362 KRISTIN HILL VINEYARDS Jct. of 99 West on 233. Tasting room open daily March - Dec., weekends in Jan. & Feb. (503) 835-0850

OREGON COAST HISTORY CENTER, 545 S.W. 9th Street, includes The Burrows House and Log Cabin museums with exhibits on settlement, logging, tourism, and maritime history; a research library; and shops. Open Tuesday - Sunday except major holidays; admission by donation. (541) 265-7509 RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

ASTORIA ASTORIA COLUMN was erected in 1926 to commemorate the discovery, exploration and settlement of the area. The 125 foot high column stands on Coxcomb Hill. (503) 325-2963 BIG CREEK FISH HATCHERY is 15 miles east on U.S. 30 to Knappa, 2 miles south on Hillcrest Loop Road. (503) 458-6512 COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM FLAVEL HOUSE MUSEUM HANTHORN CANNERY HERITAGE MUSEUM OVERBAY MUSEUM & ANTIQUE AUTOS UPPERTOWN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM & ASTORIA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

otter rock MARINE GARDENS of Otter Rock, is located north of Devil’s Punchbowl, off B Street. At low tide, pools and caves of the rocky area reveal sea urchins and other forms of tidal pool life.

OTTER CREST WAYSIDE is located 1 mile north on Cape Foulweather. Otter Crest, a bold flat-topped rock rising 453 feet above the tide, offers views of the rocky shore where sea otters once dwelt. It is now inhabited by seals, sea lions and birds. Gray whales can be seen year-round.

aurora AURORA COLONY this national historic district features pre-Civil War Colonial architecture dating from the old Aurora Colony, a German Christian utopian society. Many of these buildings are open to the public.

portland AUDUBON SOCIETY OF PORTLAND includes a 160 acre wildlife sanctuary and several miles of trails open dawn to dusk.

(503) 292-6855 IRA KELLER FOUNTAIN at 3rd and S.W. Clay Streets, is one square block of sparkling waterfalls, pools, streamlets, trees and grass.

The water runs Thursday through Tuesday.

MULTNOMAH FALLS, east of Portland on I-84, exit 31. Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. (503) 695-2376 OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (OMSI) OREGON ZOO PORTLAND ART MUSEUM PORTLAND JAPANESE GARDEN WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM WORLD FORESTRY CENTER

beaverton GRIFFITH PARK columbia city CHARLES GREEN CAPLES HOUSE MUSEUM depoe bay WHALE WATCHING CENTER WORLD’S SMALLEST NAVIGABLE HARBOR Depoe Bay is the site of the world’s smallest navigable harbor. Waves run beneath lava beds creating spouting geysers up to 60 feet into the air. Sea caves line the rocky shoreline. estacada EAGLE CREEK NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY is at 34288 S.E. Rainbow Road. Salmon and trout can be seen swimming up fish ladders in nearby creeks in season. (503) 630-6270 forest grove PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MUSEUM gresham PIONEER MUSEUM ZIMMERMAN HOUSE hammond FORT STEVENS STATE PARK includes miles of ocean beaches, camping, nature trails, boating, fishing and swimming, picnic facilities, river and wildlife viewing areas and seven miles of biking trails. Also a historical military site and shipwreck site.

PETER IREDALE SHIPWRECK The rusting remains of an English sailing ship that ran aground during a storm in 1906. Located near the beach parking lot. jewell JEWELL MEADOWS WILDLIFE AREA is 1-1/2 miles west on US 202. Divided among three land parcels totaling 1,200 acres, the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area affords views of Roosevelt Elk and other native animals. newport HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE VISITOR CENTER, Marine Science Drive on Yaquina Bay, is reached by access roads from the southern end of the Yaquina Bridge. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu (541) 867-0100

oregon city END OF THE OREGON TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER off I-205 exit 10 at 1726 Washington Street. (503) 657-9336

salem BUSH’S PASTURE PARK is located at 600 Mission Street. It is a 100 acre city park, planted with several varieties of rare trees, shrubs and roses.

ENCHANTED FOREST THEME PARK, 7 miles south of Salem, featuring rides, Old Europe Village, Western Town, Haunted House, Storybook Lane, water light show and more.

(503) 363-3060 scappoose THE WATTS HOUSE PIONEER MUSEUM seaside Neawanna Natural History Park SEASIDE AQUARIUM The Oregon Coast Trail tillamook TILLAMOOK CHEESE VISITOR’S CENTER vernonia VERNONIA PIONEER MUSEUM waldport ALSEA BRIDGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER houses a commemorative display of items relating to the original Alsea Bay Bridge built in 1936. The center has hands-on activities. warrenton FORT STEVENS HISTORICAL MUSEUM LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK yachats HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE, Tours from April through October.

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For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

JANUARY

ALBANY – Children’s Performing Arts Series ASTORIA – Winter Series Classic Films CORVALLIS – Celebrate Corvallis Depoe Bay Richard “Waterdog” Taunton Trivia Tournament LINCOLN CITY – Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-Off NEWPORT – Whale Watching Week PORTLAND – Reel Music Festival SALEM – Annual Petersen Classic Car Auction Oregon Wedding Showcase Oregon Wine, Food & Brew Festival Original Mid Valley Home Show SEASIDE – QCED Barbershop Cabaret Show silverton – Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show SWEET HOME – Foster Lake Mud Flat Races turner – Annual Mo’s Crab & Chowder Festival WARRENTON – Fisherman’s Benefit Crab Feed

FEBRUARY

ALBANY – Children’s Performing Arts Series ASTORIA – Fisher Poets Gathering One Act Plays & Monologues Winter Series Classic Films BEAVERTON – Chocolate Fantasy Depoe Bay – Fire Dept. & Coast Guard Dinner FOREST GROVE Annual For the Love of Nigori Valentines Event Annual St. Anthony’s Church Italian Dinner LINCOLN CITY – Antique Week NEWPORT – Seafood & Wine Festival PORTLAND – Int’l Film Festival Oregon Seafood & Wine Festival SALEM – A.C. Gilbert’s Birthday Annual Clay Ball Mid-Valley Video Festival Spring RV Show Victorian Valentine’s Day SEASIDE – Oregon Dixieland Jubilee Sweet Affair Wine Tasting Weddings At The Beach Bridal Show silverton – Bobbie Day

MARCH

ALBANY – Children’s Performing Arts Series AMITY – Amity Daffodil Festival & Show ASTORIA – Pops Concert AURORA Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase BROWNSVILLE – Storytelling Festival CANBY – Grape Stomping Festival @ St. Josef’s FOREST GROVE All Northwest Barbershop Ballad Contest Annual Kiwanis Breakfast Feed GARIBALDI – Pacific Northwest Crab Races HILLSBORO – Latino Cultural Festival LINCOLN CITY – Berry Cook-Off Indoor Kite Festival & Kid’s Carnival MOLALLA – Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival NEWPORT – Blessing Of The Fleet Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend PACIFIC CITY – Spring Beach Clean Up PORTLAND – Annual Family Boat Show & Sale Roadster Show Spring Beer & Wine Fest SALEM – Annual Social Powwow Mid Valley Yard, Garden & Patio Show Puttin’ on the Ritz Scottish Heritage Festival SEASIDE – Spring Oregon Beach Clean-Up stayton Santiam Marketplace & Outdoor Show SWEET HOME – Annual Rock & Mineral Show TILLAMOOK – Spring Craft Sale turner – Annual Wine Cheese & Pear Jubilee VERNONIA – St. Patrick’s Day Parade WARRENTON – Spring Oregon Beach Clean-Up WOODBURN – Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival YACHATS – Arts & Crafts Fair

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ALBANY – Children’s Performing Arts Series ASTORIA – Crab & Seafood Festival AURORA – Oregon Senior Spelling Bee DEPOE BAY – Classic Wooden Boat Show, Crab Feed & Ducky Derby FOREST GROVE – Annual Children’s Fair Annual Hawaiian Luau Annual Methodist Church Swiss Steak Dinner hood river – Blossom Festival MOLALLA – Goat Mountain Gallop NEWPORT – Home & Garden Show Paper Arts Festival PACIFIC CITY – Birding and Blues Festival PORTLAND – Faux Film Festival Kite Festival Taste of the Nation Portland SALEM – Hawaii Club’s Annual Lu’au Healthy Kids Day Oregon Ag Fest Salem Film Festival Wulapalooza silverton – Annual Silverton Poetry Festival Earth Day Ladies Night Out Oregon Garden Brewfest ST. HELENS – Annual Spring Fair & Tomato Sale st. Paul – Earth Day at Champoeg TILLAMOOK – Home & Garden Show WARRENTON – Crab & Seafood Festival

MAY

ALBANY – Children’s Performing Arts Series ASTORIA – Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival AURORA – Antique Radio Show & Sale Remembering Emma Day BEAVERTON Washington County Wine Tasting Weekend BROWNSVILLE – Carriage Me Back CANBY – Jazz Festival CLATSKANIE – Memorial Day Parade DEPOE BAY – Fleet Of Flowers FOREST GROVE – Rotary Steak Feed Dinner GARIBALDI – Blessing of the Fleet GRESHAM – Annual Northwest Jazz Band Festival JEFFERSON – Festival of the Flowers keizer – Iris Festival LINCOLN CITY – Fish Taco Cook-Off Kite Festival Mutt Masters Dog Show Wings and Waves Birding Festival MOLALLA – Historical Society Quilt Show Spring Fling MONMOUTH – Annual Birthday Celebration NEWBERG – Memorial Weekend Boat Races NEWPORT – Annual Loyalty Days Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest PACIFIC CITY – Reach the Beach PORTLAND – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Draft Horse Plowing Exhibition Indie Wine Festival Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade Zoo’s For You Day ROCKAWAY BEACH – Annual Kite Festival St. Mary’s Pancake Breakfast SALEM – Annual Garden Tour & Plant Sale Chicken BBQ & Capital City Jazz Band Evening in the Garden Benefit Mother’s Day at the Gardens Peony Paradise Sheep To Shawl Festival Soiree Chocolat Wine Tasting Events SCAPPOOSE – Annual Salmon Derby SEASIDE – Seaside Wine Walk SILVERTON – Iris Jubilee Pet Parade st. Paul – Champoeg Founders Day

sublimity – Silver Falls Mother’s Day Wildflower & Birding Festival TILLAMOOK – Annual Farm Fest WILLAMETTE VALLEY – Winery Tours WOODBURN – Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale

JUNE

ASTORIA – Music Festival Scandinavian Midsummer Festival AURORA – Strawberry Social BROWNSVILLE – Calapooia Croquet Court Pioneer Picnic CANBY – Wine & Art Festival CANNON BEACH – Sandcastle Contest FOREST GROVE Spring Garden Tour & Street Fair keizer – Salem/Keizer Volcanoes Baseball LEBANON – Strawberry Festival LINCOLN CITY – Art Sea Festival Summer Kite Festival MOLALLA – Buckeroo Trail Ride Kiwanis Fishing Derby NEHALEM – Annual Crab Derby NEWPORT Hatfield Marine Science Center SeaFest Newport Marathon Oregon Coast Geezer Games OREGON CITY – Golf Scramble PACIFIC CITY – Blessing of the Dory Fleet PORTLAND – Chamber Music Northwest Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Portland-Kaohsiung Dragon Boat Races Portland Rose Festival Rose Cup Races Tour Of World Figure Skating ROCKAWAY BEACH Fire Festival & Concert Pancake Breakfast Pirate Festival SALEM – All American Soap Box Derby World Beat Festival SEASIDE – Beach Soccer Tournament Muscle Beach Cruz SHERWOOD – Cruisin’ Sherwood SILVERTON – Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival st. benedict Mount Angel Abby Festival of Arts & Wine ST. HELENS – 13 Nights on the River Concert Kiwanis Parade Riverfest st. Paul – Champoeg Bluebird Day French Prairie Gardens Strawberry Festival stayton / sublimity Father’s Day Lunch/Dinner Santiam Heritage Foundation Garden Tour SWEET HOME – Free Fishing Derby TIGARD – Balloon Festival TILLAMOOK – Dairy Festival Tillamook County Rodeo TOLEDO – Music on the Deck WHEELER – Crab Festival WILSONVILLE – Festival of The Arts Willamette Classic Horse Show

JULY

ALBANY – River Rhythms Concerts Summer Tour of Homes ASTORIA – Bicentennial 4th Concert “Shanghaied in Astoria” AURORA – Living History Day Spin & Dye Demonstrations BAY CITY Annual Gary Anderson Open Golf Tournament brooks – Great Oregon Steam-Up BROWNSVILLE – Calapooia Croquet Court TAO Pope Young Shoot CANBY – General Canby Days Slice Of Summer CLOVERDALE – Clovers Day

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COLUMBIA COUNTY – County Fair & Rodeo CORVALLIS – da Vinci Days DALLAS – Summerfest & Art in the Park DEPOE BAY – Boiler Bay Fireworks Display ESTACADA – 4th of July Sky Show FOREST GROVE – Concours d’Elegance Antique & Classic Auto Show GARIBALDI – Garibaldi Days Festival GRESHAM – Scottish Highland Games HILLSBORO – Washington County Fair & Rodeo HUBBARD – Hop Festival JEFFERSON – Mint Festival & Frog Jump keizer – Salem/Keizer Volcanoes Baseball McMINNVILLE – Turkey-Rama Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo MILWAUKIE – Milwaukie Daze Festival MOLALLA – Buckeroo Rodeo Giant Street Parade Kiddie’s Parade Wild River BBQ Cook-Off MONMOUTH / INDEPENDENCE – Western Days NEWBERG – Old-Fashioned Festival NEWPORT – Fireworks at Yaquina Bay Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo Nye Beach Clam Bake & BBQ PACIFIC CITY – Dory Days Garden Tea Party Independence Day Fireworks PHILOMATH – Philomath Frolic Rodeo PORTLAND – Annual Waterfront Blues Festival International Performance Festival Int’l Pinot Noir Celebration Multnomah County Fair Oregon Brewers Festival PDX Pop Now! Music Festival Yoshida’s Sand in the City Zupan’s Historic Races RAINIER – Days in the Park ROCKAWAY BEACH – Lions Club Hot Dog Stand Street Dance SALEM – Art Fair And Festival Bite of Salem Garden Wine & Food Festival Marion County Fair Salem Hoopla 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament SANDY – Sandy Mountain Festival SEASIDE – 4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks Beach Run / Walk Clatsop County Relay For Life SILVERTON – Silverton Day st. benedict – Mount Angel Abbey Bach Festival ST. HELENS – Columbia County Fair & Rodeo Fireworks & Celebration On The Riverfront ST. PAUL – St. Paul Rodeo stayton – Santiam Summer Fest sublimity – Al Faussett Days at Silver Falls Santiam Canyon Stampede SWEET HOME Sweet Home Rodeo & Sportman’s Holiday TOLEDO – Summer Festival VERNONIA – 4th of July Parade & Fireworks WARRENTON – WWII Reeanctment - Ft. Stevens WEST LINN – Farmers & Artists Market Movies & Music in the Park Old Time Fair WILSONVILLE – Country Classic Horse Show Lavender Festival WOODBURN – Fourth of July Sidewalk Sale YACHATS – Smelt Fry

AUGUST

ALBANY – Linn County Fair & Expo Northwest Art & Air Festival River Rhythms Concerts ASTORIA – Astoria Regatta Bicentennial Ball Hood to Coast Relay Regatta Festival “Shanghaied in Astoria”

AURORA – Art Show & Sale Living History Day Outdoor Antiques Faire brooks – Great Oregon Steam-Up BROWNSVILLE – Antique Faire & Vintage Swap Meet Willamette County Music Festival CANBY – Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo Cutsforth Cruise-In Slice Of Summer Swan Island Dahlia Festival CLATSKANIE – Bluegrass Festival CORVALLIS – Benton County Fair & Rodeo Depoe Bay – Pirate Treasure Hunt FOREST GROVE – Americana Music Festival Forest Grove Uncorked: A Wine, Microbrew & Food Experience GLADSTONE – Chautauqua Festival GRESHAM – Mt. Hood Jazz Festival HILLSBORO – Annual Rose Festival Airshow keizer – Salem/Keizer Volcanoes Baseball LEBANON – Art In The Park MOLALLA – Chamber Golf Tournament Ross Coleman Invitational Bull Riding (PBR) MONMOUTH / INDEPENDENCE – Polk County Fair NEHALEM – Annual Bluegrass BBQ NEWPORT – Head to the Bay Race/Walk Oregon Coastal Quilters Show Oregon Lighthouse Week NORTH PLAINS – Elephant Garlic Festival OREGON CITY – Annual Open Air Antique Fair PACIFIC CITY – Longboard Classic Surf Contest Tierra Del Mar Summer Fair polk county – Bike Oregon Wine Country PORTLAND – Bite Of Oregon Bridge Pedal City of Portland Triathlon Jammin’ For Salmon Rose Festival Air Show Tualatin Crawfish Festival RICKREALL – Polk County Fair ROCKAWAY BEACH – Arts & Crafts Fair Street Dance SALEM – Annual Garden Gala Capital City Amateur Golf Oregon State Fair SEASIDE – Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament Hood to Coast Relay SILVERTON – Homer Davenport Days Fine Arts Festival sublimity – Silver Falls Star Party SWEET HOME Oregon Jamboree Country Music Festival TILLAMOOK – Bay Run Tillamook County Fair TOLEDO – Antique Street Fair & Folk Music Festival Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show TUALATIN – Crawfish Festival VERNONIA – Friendship Jamboree & Logging Show WHEELER – Salmon Festival WILSONVILLE – Fun In The Park WOODBURN – AHDRA All-Harley Drags Hot Rod Nationals

SEPTEMBER

ASTORIA – Pacific Commercial Fisherman’s Festival Pacific NW Brew Cup “Shanghaied in Astoria” Super Homecoming & Fur Trade Encampment Victorian Fun & Games AURORA – Benefit Dinner & Auction Harvest Benefit Dinner BEAVERTON – Beaverton Fine Art & Wine Festival BROWNSMEAD – Cornfeed CANBY – Annual Dahlia Show Grape Stomping Festival Natural Harvest Festival CORVALLIS – Benton County Fall Flower Show Corvallis Fall Festival Shrewbury Renaissance Faire

DALLAS – Annual Golf Tournament DEPOE BAY – Indian-Style Salmon Bake EAGLE CREEK – Cider Squeeze FOREST GROVE – Annual BBQ Dinner Annual Corn Roast Celebration Annual Historic Home Tour Founder’s Day Oktoberfest Sidewalk Chalk Art Fest GARIBALDI – Lions Fall Fish Fry The Day On The Bay Fishing Derby HAMMOND – Civil War Re-Enactment HILLSBORO – Chamber Golf Scramble independence – Hop & Heritage Festival keizer Salem/Keizer Volcanoes Baseball LEBANON – Fall Car Show LINCOLN CITY – Celebration of Honor Kite Festival Summer SunSets Live Music McMINNVILLE – City Celebration MONMOUTH / INDEPENDENCE Golf Tournament Hop & Heritage Festival Salmon Bake MT. ANGEL – Annual Oktoberfest NEWPORT – Annual Longboard Classic Orchid Society Show PACIFIC CITY – Oktoberfest PHILOMATH – Shrewbury Renaissance Faire PORTLAND – Musicfest NW Polish Festival ROCKAWAY BEACH – Beach Clean-Up Carnival in the Park Pancake Breakfast Rocktober Fest/Autumn Festival SALEM – Annual Antique Faire Cooks Tour Oregon State Fair SCAPPOOSE – Sauerkraut Festival SEASIDE – Wheels & Waves Rod Run Where The Stars Play SILVERTON – Outdoor Car Show ST. PAUL – Champoeg Pioneer Farmstead Day SUBLIMITY – Annual Harvest Festival TOLEDO – Art Walk TROUTDALE – Oktoberfest Celebration TURNER – Grape Stomp Championship & Harvest Festival VERNONIA – St. Mary’s Quilt Fair WALDPORT – Cruizin’ For Crab WARRENTON Super Homecoming & Fur Trade Encampment WEST LINN Village of Willamette Arts Festival Willamette Falls Lock Fest WILSONVILLE – Fall Food Fest WOODBURN – Fall Classic @ Drag Strip Labor Day Sidewalk Sale

OCTOBER

ASTORIA Great Columbia Crossing 10K Event Halloween Activities AURORA – Antique Radio Show & Sale Quilt Show BROWNSVILLE Tea to Benefit the Moyer House CANBY – Pumpkin Run CORVALLIS Santiam Pass Ski Patrol Ski Swap DALLAS – Halloween Parade DEVILS LAKE Rocky Stone Memorial Speed Boat Races ESTACADA – October Festival LINCOLN CITY – Fall Kite Festival Glass Float Gala “Mixer” Glass Galore Art Show & Sale Mushroom Cook-Off

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McMINNVILLE – Oktoberfest Dinner MOLALLA – Annual Apple Festival NEWPORT – City Center Assoc. Trick or Treat Creatures of the Night - Aquarium Jazz at Newport Yacht Club Regatta PORTLAND – H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Hood River Valley Harvest Fest Portland Marathon ROCKAWAY BEACH – Octoberfest SALEM – Handweaver’s Sale Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Merriment Home & Remodeling Show Quiltopia & Quilt Show SEASIDE Seaside Sashay Fall Festival - Square Dancing SHERWOOD – Golf Tournament The Great Onion Festival SILVERTON – Annual Fall Festival ST. HELENS – Craft Fair & Flea Market ST. PAUL – Champoeg Apple Harvest Day French Prairie Gardens Harvest Festival SWEET HOME Gala Autumn Festival of Music & Fine Art TOLEDO – Scarecrow Festival & Trick or Treat VERNONIA – Salmon Festival YACHATS – Kite Festival

NOVEMBER

ALBANY – Veteran’s Day Parade ASTORIA – St. Lucia Festival of Lights AURORA – Time After Time Holiday Open House CANNON BEACH – Stormy Weather Arts Festival CORVALLIS – Annual Harvest Celebration Downtown Corvallis Christmas Parade Festival of Wreaths Homespun Christmas Craft Fair

FOREST GROVE Valley Wine Tour Verboort Sausage Festival LINCOLN CITY – Chowder Cook-Off McMINNVILLE – Christmas Crazy Bazaar Santa’s Parade Wine Thanksgiving Open House NEWPORT – Oyster Cloyster Festival PORTLAND – Antique & Collectible Show Gem Faire Holiday Ale Festival Northwest Film & Video Festival The Grotto’s Festival Of Lights Zoo Lights ROCKAWAY BEACH – Holiday Gift Fair SEASIDE – Annual Christmas Gift Fair SUBLIMITY – Thanksgiving Dinner TILLAMOOK – TFC Holiday Bazaar TURNER – Holiday Fest WILLAMETTE VALLEY Wineries Thanksgiving Open House WOODBURN – Shopping Extravaganza

State Parks & Recreation Areas CHAMPOEG STATE PARK of Newberg, is on the Willamette River, 5 miles southwest of I-5 exit 278.

Champoeg State Park was the site of the 1843 vote to form the provisional government for the first American commonwealth in the Pacific Northwest and the gateway to early Willamette exploration and settlement.

The park has scenic views and picnic facilities.

(503) 678-1251 Ext. 221 FORT STEVENS STATE PARK is found 10 miles west of Warrenton on U.S. 101. The park is a coastal lake area, near the mouth of the Columbia River.

Clamming is permitted.

(503) 861-1671 ECOLA STATE PARK of Cannon Beach, is 2 miles north on the coast off U.S. 101. Sea lion and bird rookeries are on off-shore rocks and a small herd of deer roams freely. A cliff trail offers scenic views.

Day Use Only.

(503) 436-2844 SILVER FALLS STATE PARK of Silverton, 26 miles east on SR 214, is Oregon’s largest state park, 8,302 acres. Of its 10 waterfalls, six are more than 100 feet high!

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ALBANY – Christmas Parlor Tour Christmas Storybook Land ASTORIA-WARRENTON The Nutcracker AURORA – Historic Home Tour & Tea CLATSKANIE – Spirit of Christmas Celebrations COLUMBIA CITY – Christmas Parade of Boats BROWNSVILLE – Home for the Holidays Festival of Trees DALLAS – Santa’s Coming to Town DEPOE BAY – A Whale of a Christmas FOREST GROVE – Holidays in the Grove Holiday Light Parade

keizer – Santa Comes to the Stadium LEBANON Holidays in the Park Festival of Lights McMINNVILLE – Holiday Tour of Homes MONMOUTH / INDEPENDENCE Parade of Lights NEWBERG – Festival of Lights NEWPORT – Festival of Trees Lighted Boat Parade Santa Comes to Town Sea Of Lights PORTLAND – Festival of Lights at the Grotto Festival of Trees First Run & Walk Holiday Ale Festival Parade of Christmas Ships ZooLights Festival RAINIER – Festival Of Lights ROCKAWAY BEACH – New Year’s Eve Bingo Santa Night!

SALEM – Greens Show Magic at the Mill New Year’s Eve Family Fun PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Saturday Market’s Holiday Gift Market SCAPPOOSE – Christmas Ship Parade SEASIDE – Holiday Lights Tour SHERWOOD – Old Town Holiday Festival ST. HELENS – Christmas Parade Of Boats ST. PAUL – Champoeg Holiday Gathering SUBLIMITY – Home for the Holidays New Year’s Eve Dinner Silver Falls Christmas Festival SWEET HOME – Christmas In Sweet Home TOLEDO – Hometown Holiday VERNONIA – Christmas Bazaar WALDPORT – Candle Light Bridge Walk

Silver Falls (courtesy Mary Mactavish)

Coastal Tide Pools

Oregon’s 362-mile coastline is a place of wonder and fascination. At first glance, it is a series of sandy beaches. A closer look reveals a mixture of sand and rocky headlands. If you take time to explore, you will find the coastline home to a rich mix of extraordinary creatures revealed by retreating tides.

Tidepools attract thousands of visitors each year, providing a glimpse of the colorful, amazing and weird variety of ocean life. Watch your step! Many creatures hide under marine plants such as seaweed to avoid the hot sun and predators. We must treat tidepools gently if they are to remain alive for others to enjoy. Expect to get wet! Wear appropriate clothing.

(photo courtesy Jim Dollar)

What are tidepools and what makes them special?

~ Tidepools are created when the tide goes out from rocky coastal areas, leaving water in crevices and holes. ~ These intertidal (between tides) places support a unique and diverse assortment of plants and animals. ~ The organisms that live in the intertidal areas have to be able to withstand a wide variety of fluctuating environmental conditions. For example, when it rains, they can get inundated with fresh water. When it gets sunny, the smaller pools can get very warm or conversely, very cold during the winter months. Some species, like those living closest to land (and further up on the rocks), have to be able to survive for long periods of time without any water. For example, barnacles may be exposed for many hours without any water reaching them.

Then, when the tide comes in, the same organisms must survive the harsh conditions of ocean life. ~ Tidepool species are specially adapted for life in intertidal areas, which makes them unique and very special. ~ Oregon’s intertidal areas have such high species diversity that they have been compared to tropical rainforests.

What type of organisms may I find?

• Cnidarians (sea anemones) • Molluscs (mussels, snails, limpets, chitons and maybe even an octopus!)

• Arthropods (crabs and barnacles) • Echinoderms (sea stars and urchins) • Fish (tidepool sculpins) • Tunicates (sea squirts) • Birds (gulls, oystercatchers, shorebirds) • Algae (seaweed, kelp) • Marine mammals (seals, sea lions)

What is the best place and time to go tidepooling?

~ Oregon has many wonderful tidepools to explore. Depending on where you are on the coast, many of Oregon’s state parks provide access to rocky shore areas.

The best places to look for tide pools are the state parks, especially for families with (photo courtesy Mike Krzeszak) kids. State Parks are easy to access, safer, and visited more frequently. And most importantly, they’re the most beautiful.

There are also places along the coast that have specialized interpretive programs. The Oregon Coastal Atlas also has a coastal access tool at www.coastalatlas.net which enables you to search for beach access points by county and by types of activities. ~ Visit the tidepools at least one hour before low tide.

Walk to the tidepools closest to the ocean and work your way back with the incoming tide. Get a tide table at state parks or local businesses. ~ Remember to keep an eye on the ocean at all times to prevent getting surprised by not only how fast the tide has come in, but also to be aware of sneaker waves and drift logs.

Also, try to wear comfortable shoes with good ankle support and grip. Oregon’s rocky areas are VERY slippery, even when it isn’t raining outside!

Is it okay to pick up and touch tidepool species?

~ While it may seem fun to do so, it is best not to poke, prod, pry off, squash, collect or otherwise injure plants and animals of the rocky shore. If you want to see how something feels, it is best to first wet your hands then do so very gently.

Prying animals off rocks can tear off their arms and feet and squeeze out their organs! For some species (like mature mussels), not only can they not reattach themselves (and will die) once pulled off a rock, it can also take years for others to grow back. Remember, have a great time, enjoy nature, but take only photos and leave only footprints.

For more about Oregon’s coast, visit www.oregon.gov

Ochre Sea Stars Sea Squirts Giant Green Anemones (photo courtesy Grace Fell)

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Located off I-84 in North Central Oregon.

Welcome to Arlington, gateway to the Columbia. Conveniently located in central Oregon. Arlington offers quick and easy access to many of the regions finest attractions. There is camping, a boat harbor and launch, fishing and hunting supplies are available.

Arlington has a number of good fishing spots for the elusive fish called the Large Mouth Bass, from the lagoon to up and down the Columbia on both sides of town. Walleye and Sturgeon also seem to be abundant in this area. One of the best windsurfing areas in the state is the Columbia, at Arlington, on one of the widest parts of the river.

A golf course is located one mile off I-84 and is being developed as a 9-hole golf course. It winds through some unique land forms. Come and have some fun!

In June, Arlington comes to life with the Big River Band Festival. The Fourth of July Celebration in Arlington is another event worth your while.

Ray Murphy Memorial Car Show in August, sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a must to attend. This also includes an arts and crafts fair and live music.

Motels, RV campsites, restaurants and gas are just a short distance from the river.

For more information, contact the Arlington Chamber of Commerce at (541) 454-2633 or visit their website: www.honkernet.net/visitarlington

Deschutes River (photo courtesy kw.traveller, Flickr)

River drifters

White-water rafting in Oregon and Washington is some of the best rafting in the country! River Drifters is one of the oldest and most experienced white-water rafting companies in Oregon and Washington. Our professional guides are committed to making your adventure with us not only safe but of the finest possible quality. Come join us for an unforgettable rafting trip!

We offer one of the best whitewater rafting trip selections of Oregon and Washington’s whitewater outfitters. Our equipment is the best on the market, our riverside cuisine is healthy and the value is unbelievable!

Above all, the atmosphere is catered towards your enjoyment. At River Drifters, rivers in general is our passion. We are eager to share our love for rivers with you! Here is an overview of our Oregon river trips: River Drifters offers a number of trips on the Lower Deschutes, from 1/2-day to a five-day vacation, there is a trip for you! There are numerous class III+ rapids on this section of river.

The White Salmon River is located only 90 minutes from the Portland/ Vancouver area. This river offers some of the best class III-IV rapids around and the glaciers of Mt. Adams combined with the immense aquifers in the area, keep the White Salmon bubbling all summer long!

The Clackamas River is the closest whitewater river to Portland and is perfect for those who are on a time budget. During the Summer months we run half-day trips on the Clackamas River, which is essentially an excerpt of the rivers’ best rapids!

The Sandy Gorge is probably one of the best kept secrets on Portland’s doorstep. Nestled just off of Hwy. 26 near Sandy, lies one of the most beautiful and challenging runs around the state with class IV+ whitewater.

The Owyhee River lies in the southeastern corner of Oregon. River Drifters offers three, four, five, seven and ten-day adventures on the Owyhee. On an Owyhee trip one may encounter a band of California bighorn sheep, a dozen kinds of wildflowers, an unexpected waterfall or one of the areas numerous hot-springs.

The North Santiam River is located just 30 miles from Salem, Oregon and is very convenient for the entire Willamette Valley! This river is one of the best late summer and fall-time runs in the state with plenty of class III rapids.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact River Drifters at (800) 972-0430 or (800) 226-1001. You can also visit us online at www.riverdrifters.net

(photos courtesy River Drifters)

www.riverdrifters.net • Last Minute Reservations OK For Updates & Specials Follow RD • 800-972-0430

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Bend

Your adventure Begins at visitbend.com Tucked neatly between snow-covered peaks and high desert plateaus, Bend has evolved from a sleepy lumber town to an international mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and people in search of active healthy vacation pursuits. Play is non-negotiable during your visit to Bend.

Your morning coffee is still warm when you hit the Cascade Mountains and the Deschutes National Forest just minutes outside of Bend. You can carve fresh tracks on the snow-covered slopes of Mt. Bachelor, cast a fly into the trout-filled waters of the Deschutes River, or simply walk through the soul-awakening beauty of the Three Sisters mountain range. Inner child unleashed, you’re up for more. And don’t forget your sunscreen: Bend has

“Rivers Sound Better Than Traffic”

• Kitchenettes Available • Clean Rooms • Covered, Heated Swimming Pool • Sauna & Hot Tub • Only Blocks from Downtown & Many Fine Restaurants

541-943-3931

www.summerlakehotsprings.com

1565 N.W. Wall St. • Bend, Oregon 97701

(541) 389-2363 • 1-800-284-2363 www.bendriversidemotel.com

541-536-2240

www.paulinalakelodge.com

In Newberry National Volcanic Monument 14 Cabins with full kitchens, linens, full bathrooms & firewood to make your stay comfortable.

• Paulina Tours • Snowmobile Rental & Tours Est. 1995

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nearly 300 days of sunshine per year.

Back in town, afternoon temperatures are warm, so it’s off with the jacket and out with the clubs. Palm Springs of the Northwest, the Bend area offers more than two dozen scenic, challenging golf courses from the industry’s top course designers.

The last hole lands you at the start of hundreds of miles of spectacular single track mountain biking trails. Road biking? How about 100 miles of organic eye candy – the Cascade Lakes Highway alongside stunning alpine lakes. Or, if it’s a leisurely pedal that suits you, coast your cruiser to hip eateries, fashionable boutiques and then to an outdoor concert on the banks of the picturesque Deschutes River. The Deschutes is home to fly-fishermen, rafters, kayakers and inflatable tubers.

Nothing beats a comfortable bed after a full day of fun in Bend.

Whether you want to be steps away from the action of downtown, in a cozy secret hideaway, or gazing at the evening skyline from your campsite, you’ll feel right at home in any of Bend’s many lodging options.

From world-class resorts and cosmopolitan boutique hotels, to cozy bed-and-breakfasts and an abundant mix of bend vacation homes and condominium rentals, Bend offers the perfect lodging accommodations for every visitor and every budget.

We look forward to seeing you in Bend, Oregon!

Rainbow Motel

• 28 Brand New Rooms! Weekly Rates • All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Clean • Commercial Rates • Direct Dial Phones • Fax Machine • Free Coffee • Free Local Calls • Group Rates • Jacuzzi Suites • King & Queen Beds • Microwaves & Refrigerators • Near Restaurants • Non-Smoking Rooms Available • Quiet • Remote Control Color Cable TV (HBO, ESPN)

(541) 382-1821 • Reserv. Only: (888) 529-2877 Easy Access From Highway 97 Close to Downtown and Drake Park 154 N.E. Franklin Avenue • Bend, OR 97701

Cultus Lake Resort

• Cabins • Marina • Restaurant • Groceries • Gas www.cultuslakeresort.com

Lodge / Res: (541) 408-1560 Off Season: (541) 389-3230

P.O. Box 262 • Bend, OR 97709 • 102

Full Hook-Up, 50 amp Service Sites • Big Rig Friendly • Fully Paved • Extra-Large Sites w/ Patio • Heated Pool & Spa

67667 Hwy. 20 • Bend, OR 97701 (541) 516-3036 • (888) 503-3588 www.bendsistersgardenrv.com bendsistersgardenrv@gmail.com Drake Park, Bend (courtesy Andy Melton)

437 N.E. 3rd Street Bend, OR 97701

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1275 SE 3rd St. • Bend, OR 97702

Comfortable, Quality Rooms at Reasonable Rates • Free Wi-Fi • Fridge/Micro • In-Room Coffee • Free Continental Breakfast

(541) 388-6888

Redmond

3629 SW 21st Place • Redmond, OR 97756

(541) 548-8881

Free SuperStart Breakfast • Micro/Fridges Indoor Pool & Spa • WiFi ®

www.super8.com 1-800-800-8000

put some history in your future . . .

In The Historic Reid School 129 NW Idaho Ave. • Bend OR 97701 exhibits • research library • bookstore • special events • meeting space

(541) 389-1813 • www.deschuteshistory.org

(541) 382-7711 Resv. Line (800) 304-4050 Bend

201 N.E. 3rd St.• Bend, OR 97701

(541) 382-8282 Redmond 2247 S. Hwy. 92. • Redmond, OR 97756

(541) 923-2100 Free Wi-Fi • Refrigerators & Microwaves

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How can a Fish Come find out at climb a ladder? Bonneville Lock & Dam, exit 40 on I-84

(541) 374-8820

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Bonneville Lock & Dam & Cascade Locks

Located on I-84 on the Columbia River.

Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area 64 kilometers/40 miles east of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, Bonneville Lock and Dam forms a connecting link between the two states.

To get to Bonneville, take Interstate 84 from Portland to exit 40, or Washington State Highway 14 from Vancouver to milepost 40.

Bonneville Dam has been described as a massive hydroelectric site, but it is also one of the most viewed attractions in Oregon. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as an historic district in June 1986.

It takes more than 100 people to operate and maintain Bonneville Lock and Dam each year. The work force includes engineers, powerhouse and lock operators, office administrators, skilled laborers, warehouse workers, biologists and park rangers.

The glass-walled visitor’s center on Bradford Island offers many exhibits that educate you about the dam operations, navigational history on the Columbia River and fish migration. When Salmon are migrating, you can enjoy an underwater view.

Watch river traffic pass thru the larger navigation lock built in 1993.

Cascade Locks built in 1896 to get ships through a once dangerous stretch of rapids, is also a town rich in history.

The Port of Cascade Locks Visitor’s Center houses the ticket office for the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge where you can enjoy photographs and displays about river travel of the past.

The Northwest’s first steam locomotive, The Oregon Pony is on display at the Marine Park. Cascade Locks is also home to The Bridge of The Gods, a National Historic Landmark structure which connects Oregon and Washington. The Bridge, about three miles upstream of Bonneville, provides the nearest public route between the Oregon and Washington sides of the lock and dam.

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Fish Ladder (photo courtesy joevare, Flickr)

Cascade Locks

Historic River Town Cascade Locks is one of the oldest towns on the Columbia River.

It sits on a section of the river that Lewis and Clark described in their journals as the “great rapids of the Columbia,” a stretch of raging water that was formed by a massive ancient landslide. Because of the dangerous rapids, pioneers moving west had to stop here. A small settlement grew up on the banks of the river in the early 1850s to help travelers portage around the rapids, first by foot, then by mule-drawn rail cars, steam engines, and finally riverboats. Cascade Locks was home to the first steam engine west of the Mississippi, the Oregon Pony, built in 1862 to carry passengers and freight past the rapids.

This was the dawn of the sternwheeler era. In the early years, daring captains tried to shoot the rapids in their large, flat-bottomed boats, often with disastrous results. In 1880 the U.S. Government began work on the navigation locks to provide safe passage around the rapids. The locks were completed in 1896, and modern-day Cascade Locks was born.

For the next 40 years, riverboat whistles echoed in the Gorge each day as the boats made their way up river to the ports of eastern Oregon and Idaho and downriver to the Pacific.

The completion of Bonneville Dam in 1938 tamed the great rapids forever. Though boats continued to ply their trade up and down the Columbia, there was no longer any need to stop at Cascade Locks. But the town continued to thrive until the 1980s, fueled by lumber mills and the timber stands in the surrounding mountains.

Today the mills have gone, the riverboats and steam engines have been consigned to museums, and Cascade Locks has entered the dawn of yet another new era, as a destination for visitors seeking world-class recreation opportunities in a breathtaking natural environment. Join us in the reawakening of this beautiful and historic town.

Featuring 70 artists, inspired by North West themes and culture.

Art work includes unique metal sculptures, paintings, glass and wood work, functional pottery, jewelry, gifts and antiques.

96 WaNaPa Street Cascade Locks, OR 97014 Brad Lorang

Charburger

Family Restaurant & Gift Shop (541) 374-8477

745 N.W. Wa-Na-Pa St. Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Outside seating area overlooking the Columbia River Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Bakery • Souvenirs

541-374-8007 www.lorangfineart.com

Our standard amenities are anything but.

• Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Indoor Pool & Spa • High-Speed Internet • Spectacular River Views

Best Western plus Columbia River Inn

735 Wanapa St., Cascade Locks, OR 97014

541.374.8777 | 1.800.595.7108 www.bwcolumbiariverinn.com

Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2012 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Metolius River Trail (photo courtesy Adam Roberts)

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Camp Sherman and Metolius Recreation Area

Located on Hwy. 20/126.

It is a different world over here. There is the river beginning its journey through the Metolius Heritage Area as a huge spring bubbling out of a mossy hillside. Fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and wildlife viewing are favored pastimes.

The nearby Suttle Lake area offers water sports such as water-skiing, windsurfing, fishing and swimming. Hoodoo Ski Bowl on Santiam Pass has downhill, night skiing and cross-country skiing.

For fun in the forest, get out your bicycle, running shoes or hiking boots.

Wonderful trails and old roads wind through Ponderosa in all directions.

Horseback riding is available, as are guided llama trips into close by Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington Wilderness.

Overnight accommodations range from comfortable resorts, cabins, housekeeping cottages and RV parks to Forest Service campgrounds.

For groups, there are conference and organizational camps. Restaurants, groceries, supplies and gas are available too.

Metolius River Lodges A small collection of rustic, charming, immaculate cottages nestled under the pines on the banks of the Metolius River. Kitchens & fireplaces. Firewood provided.

Fifteen minutes from Sisters, OR.

Camp Sherman, OR

www.metoliusriverlodges.com

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(800) 595-6290

Not only is Crooked River Ranch “a great place to hang your hat”... it’s also a fabulous place to golf, soak up the sun, swim, play tennis, hike and horseback ride. You’ll enjoy the majestic scenery of the deep canyons of the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers, which form the east and west boundaries of the Ranch. This high desert community rests between the two rivers, with an elevation of approximately 2,800 feet above sea level.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy the sunny days, cool summer nights and dry winter temperatures. Crooked River Ranch was a working ranch and was officially registered in the 1950’s. In late 1971, the Ranch was purchased for development as a recreational site. Rezoned in the early 1980’s as rural residential, the Ranch has developed into an exciting community. It is located in the heart of Central Oregon.

Located on the Ranch is an 18-hole golf course with spectacular views, which is open almost year-round. Lodging and RV Parks are within walking distance of the golf course. Restaurants, swimming pool, tennis court, mini market, park and Ranch Chapel are also located on the Ranch.

For more information, contact the Crooked River Ranch - Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce at (541) 923-2679 or visit our website at www.crrchamber.com

Culver

Located 8 miles south of Madras, off U.S. Hwy. 97.

“Culver IS Oregon,” says a billboard near Lake Billy Chinook. The words industry, education, agriculture and recreation outline the sign. A bold statement for a town of fewer than one thousand people.

Nestled in a fertile valley with Haystack Reservoir and the Crooked River National Grasslands to the east, Lake Billy Chinook and The Cove Palisades State Park to the west, Juniper Butte to the south and Round Butte to the north, Culver is home to those who wish to make it theirs.

From the irrigation water dancing across the fields helping the crops to grow, to the lake below where boats manufactured here are tested, to the water we drink, sparkling clear and pure from Opal Springs nearby, water is the key to the heart of Culver. Known as the “purest water” on earth, it is bottled and sold all over North America as Earth2o. Culver is growing briskly in population as more people discover the quiet pleasantries of small town life.

Detroit / Detroit Lake State Park

Located on State Hwy. 22, 55 miles east of Salem.

Detroit, named after Detroit, Michigan is located in the North Santiam Canyon. Within two hour’s drive from Detroit are Portland, Bend, Corvallis (home of Oregon State Univ.), Eugene (home of University of Oregon) and the Coast.

Hoodoo Ski Area is about 35 miles east in addition to Bachelor Butte Resort and Ski Area near Bend. It is known as the Detroit Lake Recreation Area, and the reservoir is generally full from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Detroit Lake, 3,500 acres and nine miles long, offers excellent waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Other recreational activities are hiking, backpacking and camping, great Steelhead, Salmon, high lake fishing, hunting and white-water rafting west of Detroit Lake on the North Santiam River.

Hiking information may be obtained from the Detroit Ranger District office located on Oregon Highway 22 approximately one and a half miles west of Detroit. From the town of Detroit, where you can rest up and buy supplies, you can access the Mount Jefferson Primitive Area.

Tavern • Store Boat Moorage RV Park • Full Service Marina • Rentals www.kanesmarina.com

530 Clester Rd. Detroit Lake, OR 97342

(503) 854-3362

Owned & Operated by the Loveberg Family

Detroit Lake Marina Detroit Lake (courtesy Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife)

115 Breitenbush Rd. Detroit, OR 97342 (503) 854-3423

• Moorage • Boat Rentals • Groceries • Fishing Tackle • Clothing • Camping Gear • Espresso • Non-Ethanol Fuel

www.DetroitLakeMarina.com

Dufur

Located on Hwy. 197, 13 miles south of I-84.

Dufur is an old time farming community located at the East end of a fertile valley with majestic Mt. Hood standing sentinel to the West. It is surrounded with rolling hills of farmland, wheat and cattle country with the recent addition of an apple orchard.

Dufur is at the junction and hub of many exciting towns and activities. Highway 44, to the west, winds through the Dufur Valley, into the scenic Mt. Hood National Forest where it joins Hwy. 35 to the ski resorts at Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge.

Along the way you will see the Underhill Site, a treat for those who enjoy hiking, mountain trails, bird watching and wilderness. There are also several excellent forest campground areas, most of them beside small streams.

From Dufur south, on Highway 197, it is just 23 miles to Shearer’s Bridge on the Deschutes River, world renown for its Steelhead fishing.

Here you will see the Warm Springs Indians casting their nets for fish in the age old custom of their ancestors.

We offer a peaceful and scenic setting with an abundance of sunshine Full Hook-ups • Open all year surrounded by some of the best big game hunting, bird hunting and fishing green grass & flowers in the entire country.

We have a beautiful city park with a pool, a hotel and Dufur RV Park.

Flowers, grass lawns and a running stream makes the Dufur RV Park 13 Miles South of The Dalles on Hwy. 197 a relaxing place. It has 26 spaces, with full hookups. A grocery store, P.O. Box 192 • Dufur, OR 97021 laundromat and restaurants are all nearby.

Dufur R.V. Park

Quiet & Serene Creek Setting In Historic Old Town

(541) 467-2449

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Kiteboarding on Hood River (courtesy Zach Dischner)

DISCOVER Hood River COUNTRY

Located on I-84 in North Central Oregon.

Located at the crossroads of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and the magnificent Cascade Range, Hood River County is a scenic wonderland of natural beauty in every season. Here you’ll discover a world of year-round outdoor recreation, dramatic vistas, historic landmarks, fantastic food, wine and beer—and best of all, warm, friendly people.

Hood River welcomes sports enthusiasts in all seasons. In addition to being the windsurfing capital of the world, we offer kiteboarding and stand-up paddleboarding, mountain and road biking, hiking, white-water kayaking and rafting, fishing, and world-class skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. With two ports and two boat basins, the area also serves both commercial as well as recreational boating.

The fertile Hood River Valley has been famous for its orchards for more than a century. From blossom time to the turning of the leaves,

the more 14,000 acres of commercial pear, apple, cherry, and peach orchards provide miles of scenic beauty. Fruit grown here is of such exceptional quality that the county leads the world in Anjou pear production, and 50% of the nation’s winter pear crop comes from Hood River. The local “Fruit Loop” is a favorite with visitors and locals alike.

Livability and quality of life are priorities in Hood River County. Our mild climate and clean mountain air, our year-round recreational activities for the whole family, and our fresh local culinary delights and awardwinning wineries make it a popular destination for visitors from around the world. Festivals, art and cultural happenings, plays and music, and sporting events occur throughout the year. We invite you to visit this place of stunning beauty and discover...

What’s Your Hood River? hoodriver.org 541-386-2000 Hood River County Visitor Center 720 East Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031

1-800-74-FLOAT (35628)

www.alladventuresrafting.com

20 Forrest Lane • White Salmon, WA 98672

Choose between four of the premier mild to wild rivers for white-water rafting in Washington & Oregon.

• 1/2 & All Day Trips • Overnight Expeditions • Class Iii-Iv Rapids • Experienced River Guides • Meals on Day & Overnight Trips • Raft & Fish Combination Trips • Special Weekend 2-River Trips • Serving Our Guests Since 1971

(800) 899-5676

Hood River, OR 97031 www.explorethegorge.com

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4070 Westcliff Drive Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 386-2992 toll-free (877) 386-2992 www.vagabondlodge.com fax (541) 386-3317

Located in the Heart of the Columbia River Gorge

Riverview Lodge Comfortable Suites Queen-Size Beds Panoramic River Views

Antiques that still fly & drive!

• In Room Phones • Color TV • Near Downtown • HBO & TNT • Clean, Quiet • Refrigerators and / or Microwaves • Coffee Makers • 45 Minutes to Slopes • Discounted Ski Passes Available

The items on display at this museum are not only full of history...they’re full of LIFE! Open Daily 9 - 5 Ken Jernstedt Airfield 4S2 1600 Museum Rd. • Hood River, OR 97031

(541) 386-8719 • 1-800-789-9568 Major Credit Cards Accepted

www.riverviewforyou.com 1505 Oak St. • Hood River 97031

(541) 308-1600 www.waaamuseum.org

720 E. Port Marina Drive Hood River, OR 97031 www.hoodriver.org (541) 386-2000

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The Place To Begin & End Your Day In Hood River

• 3 Blocks from Downtown • River Views from all Rooms • Deck & Bbq • Web Access, WiFi & Fax Available • Discount Lift Tickets

www.doppiohoodriver.com

310 Oak St. • Hood River, OR 97031

(541) 386-3000

918 Oak Street • Hood River, OR 97031

541-387-2997 www.hoodriverbnb.com

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La Pine Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center the Outdoors at your Front Door

(541) 536-9771 • www.visitlapine.com • Newberry Monument • La Pine, Oregon...Gateway to the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway

La Pine

Located on U.S. Highway 97.

From crystal clear mountain streams and rivers to great lakes, it’s all here in La Pine. Summer and winter sports abound in this recreational paradise. La Pine is located in the center of prime fishing, hunting, water skiing, wind surfing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, horse back riding, golfing, boating, camping, dog sledding and hiking activities.

Dozens of Cascade Mountain lakes are within a twenty minute drive of town. Famous Newberry Volcanic Monument is within minutes of La Pine.

Its two lakes and 8,000 ft. Paulina Peak are just but a few of the volcanic crater’s natural wonders waiting for visitors to experience.

To learn more, call the La Pine Chamber at (541) 536-9771.

La Pine Fishing (courtesy J. S. Townsley)

Madras

Located at the North junction of U.S. Highway 97 and U.S. Highway 26 Madras is conveniently located in the middle of all the action! The friendly town of Madras is at the junction where North/South U.S. Highway 97 and North/South U.S. Highway 26 crisscross each other.

Madras has many accommodations, nice restaurants and all the local lore along with directions and supplies for your journey. South of Madras you will find the Cove Palisades State Park. It is here that the Deschutes River, the Crooked River and the Metolius River converge into a large reservoir where you can find houseboat rentals, campsites and a Marina which offers boats, supplies and fuel.

If you continue downstream, Lake Simtustus is a favorite spot for water sports and of course great fishing. Also, you will find boat ramps,

1539 S.W. Hwy. 97 Madras, OR 97741

(541) 475-7217

• Free WiFi • Free Continental Breakfast • On-Site Boat Parking • Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub (Seasonal) • In-Room Micro/Fridge

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camping, RV spaces, along with a store and Deli.

Madras is home to a beautiful Aquatic Center and a ‘state of art’ Skateboard Park, along with great restaurants and fast food eateries, giving you wide array choices to eat. Our Bike & Walking trails within the City are second to none for length and variety of exercise use.

Madras also has a beautiful Cinema 5 Plex theater where you can relax with your family and friends to watch the latest movies on the market. Also, we are the home of the Madras Bowling Lanes with games and food for your enjoyment. We are also the center of the Rockhounder’s paradise.

For more information, please contact the Madras - Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce at (800) 967-3564, or (541) 475-2350, or visit us at www.madraschamber.com

Our standard amenities are anything but.

• Hot Breakfast • Pool & Hot Tub • High-Speed Internet • Pets Allowed

Best Western Madras Inn

12 S.W. 4th Street, Madras, OR 97741 541.475.6141 | 1.800.Western www.bestwesternoregon.com Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Maupin

Located on U.S. Highway 197.

Centrally located, Maupin is an active community nestled on a hillside, overlooking the majestic Deschutes River. A sportsman’s paradise, recreational opportunities abound. Enjoy high quality year-round Trout fishing on the Deschutes River, also highly regarded for its Salmon and Steelhead fishing. Primitive campsites are available along the banks.

The presence of elk, deer and antelope herds, quail, pheasant, duck and chukar makes the Maupin area a popular fall hunting destination.

A variety of hunting preserves are also available. There is a diversity of lodging accommodations from primitive camp sites to motels.

Amble along the Deschutes River Backcountry Byway. This former railroad grade along the river makes for terrific mountain biking and driving in the fall and winter. Spy on Bald eagles snatching fish from the river or otters playing on shore.

Maupin Daze, an annual spring event, is held the second weekend in May. For more information, contact the Maupin Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 993-1708 or visit us online at: www.maupinoregon.com

The Oasis

On the World Famous Deschutes River (541) 395-2611 www.deschutesriveroasis.com • Overnight Lodging • Deschutes River Fly Fishing • Restaurant • Camping • Deschutes River Shuttle Service 609 Hwy 197 South • P.O. Box 348 Maupin, OR 97037

Fish the Beautiful Deschutes River

Guided Fishing Services with John Smeraglio Offering Wild Trout & Steelhead Trips

Metolius

Located three miles south of Madras on Culver Hwy. Metolius was established early in the century, and grew quickly with the construction of the Oregon Trunk Railroad line which reached Metolius in 1911, beating out the competing Union Pacific Railroad. At the height of the prosperity that the railroad brought to the town, Metolius had a population of over 1,700 people.

The Metolius Depot, which marked the end of the line in the region, served all of Central Oregon. Metolius Spike and Rail Days, held in August, celebrates the town’s railroad history.

Come to the Metolius River for a pleasant and relaxing visit!

You will find something to delight you any time of year.

• Complete Pro Shop • Custom Flies • Private Lakes • Lessons • Clinics

(541) 395-2565

Two Hours from Portland 599 S. Hwy. 197 • P.O. Box 334 • Maupin, OR 97037

www.flyfishingdeschutes.com

Open year round, River Run Lodge offers quiet, comfortable lodging just a short walk from the wild & scenic Deschutes River.

• A/C & Zoned Heat • Wi-Fi; Satellite TV • Mini-Fridge • Microwave • Coffee & Assorted Teas • Private Bathroom w/Shower • Deck

www.riverrunlodge.net • 1-877-335-8867 210 Hartman Ave. • Maupin, OR 97037

MORO Sherman County RV Park

Quiet, Relaxed & Tranquil RV Park Sherman County RV Park, located in Moro Oregon, offers vacationers a quiet place to stay for the night.

With 33 RV sites with full hookups and a dry camp area for tents, Sherman County RV Park is an oasis in the open rolling high desert farmland of Oregon. Treed RV sites with picnic tables, bar-b-ques and a full laundry facility await travelers seeking a tranquil place to stay.

Adjacent to the Sherman County Fairgrounds, Sherman County RV Park can accommodate travelers with horses – the fairgrounds area is open for arena and stall rental. Open year-round, Sherman County RV Park has a new and modern restroom and shower facility that is fully handicap accessible.

Close to the John Day and Deschutes Rivers, Sherman County RV Park is a perfect location for hunters and anglers alike. Majestic Mount Hood drapes the background, offering the perfect setting for hikers and Full Hook-Ups & Laundry Facilities • On Site Camp Host bicyclists as well.

Free Internet Service With plenty of room, Sherman County RV Park is an excellent choice Resv: (541) 565-3127 • Administration: (541) 565-3601 for the annual Bend Oregon RV Rally, as well as the Sherman County Fair and nearby Wasco Memorial Day Celebration. Moro also offers a Horse & Cattle Stalls Available variety of local restaurants, lounge, grocery/deli, antique shops and muBeautiful Country Setting seum for traveler’s enjoyment.

With extended stay rates and onsite camp hosts, Sherman County Bring Your Animals & RV Park is North Central Oregon’s choice for RV destinations. ReservaEnjoy Our Park! tions can be made at (541) 565-3127, or call (541) 565-3601 for more information. Visit Sherman County RV Park online at www.co.sherman. www.co.sherman.or.us • Moro, OR or.us

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Mt. Hood (photo courtesy Zach Dischner)

Mt. Bachelor

Rated in the top 10 ski areas in the country, Mt. Bachelor is a 9,063 foot skiers’ delight. There are miles of groomed cross-country trails and 3,228 acres of downhill ski terrain.

Mt. Bachelor features a skiers’ dream of dry powder, a high-speed lift system and spectacular view that stretches from California to Washington.

During the summer, the same trip up the Summit Chair adds the lush green countryside as part of the unbelievable views.

Several four star resorts and lodges provide unsurpassable lodging along with many fine restaurants that cater to your every hungry whim.

Mt. Bachelor and its surrounding area of adventure are waiting for you to experience and spend your vacation of a lifetime. This area is serviced by west coast commuter air service as well as good highways.

Mt. Hood Loop

From the mountain community of Sandy traveling east you continue on the Mt. Hood Loop. As you travel up Highway 26 enjoy stops at the Oregon Candy Farm and the Rainbow Trout Fish Farm. Kids of all ages thrill to these stops.

Be sure to stop at the Mt. Hood Information Center, which is a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and Mt. Hood Area Chamber of Commerce to get all the maps and information you will need to enjoy your stay.

As you come to the town of Welches, be sure to stop at the Resort at the Mountain which offers year-round abundance of recreation including a 27-hole golf course, tennis, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, sightseeing and skiing.

The highest point going around the Loop is Bennett Pass at the summit of the Cascades, with an elevation of 4,674 feet. This is where you will loop around Mt. Hood and onto Highway 35. Stop and hike some of the trails which are actually parts of the Oregon Trail.

The rest of the drive will take you through the Mount Hood National Forest and into the Columbia River Gorge and Hood River.

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Mt. Hood

Located east of Portland on I-84 & Highway 26.

Mount Hood is Oregon’s highest point and a prominent landmark visible up to a hundred miles away.

For over 50 years, Mt. Hood has been Oregon’s year-round playground.

The world’s most photographed mountain offers visitors open bowl, mogul, cross-country skiing and summer golf, tennis, swimming, cycling, hiking and fishing. Many are attracted by the charming restaurants, arts, crafts, historical sights, vacation homes and new housing. Mt. Hood’s convenient access makes it truly one mountain for all seasons.

The mountain has six ski areas, one of which offers the only year-round lift-served skiing in North America. About 10,000 people attempt to climb the mountain each year.

Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Located just south of Bend, Oregon off Hwy. 97.

June 30th, 2012 marked the 21st anniversary of Newberry National Volcanic Monument’s dedication. Newberry Volcano is one of the largest shield-shaped volcanoes in the lower 48 states, covering over 500 sq. miles. The Monument is located along a group of faults known as the Northwest Rift zone.

A complex geological history indicates that the volcano has erupted hundreds of times during the last half-million years.

The most recent eruption was 1,300 years ago suggesting that the volcano is still active.

The caldera of Newberry is commonly referred to as Newberry Crater but it is truly a caldera like Crater Lake – much wider than deep. This feature formed after a series of collapses following big eruptive episodes and now contains two crystal clear lakes.

The Deschutes National Forest currently manages the Monument to preserve and protect the area’s unique geologic and ecological resources.

The exceptional scenic and recreational opportunities cover 50,000 acres.

The caldera is also a designated wildlife refuge.

PRINEVILLE - crook county

Located 18 miles east of Redmond on Hwy. 126.

Prineville is a great place to vacation or live! Located in the heart of Central Oregon, Prineville offers a diverse mix of modern conveniences, living history, a small town atmosphere, abundant recreation all around, and great weather.

Prineville-Crook County is home to just about everything that an outdoor enthusiast could dream of with two pristine reservoirs, wonderful rivers that are great for fishing or rafting, and hundreds of picture perfect areas to camp, hike, mountain bike, or trail ride. The Ochoco Mountains are also full of snowshoe, snowmobile, and ATV trails.

Whether you are up for a day of exploring on a great hike or want to relax back near the campfire, everyone will find peace and relaxation in our untamed forests and waterways. Prineville-Crook County is also known for its world-class Rock Hounding. Free Rock Hounding maps and other information can be picked up at the Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce.

Prineville’s golf course is one of the many courses which gives Central Oregon the title of being one of the top golfing destinations in the world by Golf Digest magazine. If you are not the outdoors type, guests in Prineville can easily find plenty to keep them busy. One could learn of the exciting past of our area at our museum, dine in one of our many delicious cafes, home-style restaurants, or up-scale steak houses, take a historical walk through downtown, meander along Ochoco Creek and through many of our immaculate parks, or shop the day away at our quaint boutiques and western stores.

To learn more, contact the Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce at (541) 447-6304 or visit www.visitprineville.com

Sisters

Located from the W. at State Hwy. 126, 110 miles from Eugene. 160 miles S.E. of Portland and 20 miles W. of Bend.

The town of Sisters is named after the Three Sisters Mountains of the Cascade Range. It’s a fabulous community and amazing recreation area.

Famous for its many unique art galleries and cultural events, Sisters is a walkable town with many fine accommodations and excellent restaurants.

If you like outdoor recreation, Sisters offers year-round fun and activities. Whether you enjoy fishing, golfing, hiking, boating, snowmobiling, or skiing, you’ll find it all in the Sisters Country.

Be sure to stop in at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, call (541) 549-0251 or visit: www.sisterscountry.com

Homes in Sisters, Tollgate, Crossroads, Bend, & Eagle Crest P.O. Box 459 Sisters, OR 97759

877-540-1086 www.cascadevacationrentals.net

Redmond

Located at the junction of State Hwy. 126 and U.S. Highway 97.

Redmond, located in Central Oregon, sits at the western edge of Oregon’s High Desert, just four miles from the Deschutes River, a half-hour drive from the Cascade Mountains and within minutes of several lakes.

Central Oregon offers many recreational opportunities from thrillseeking white water to a placid day fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, water-skiing, camping and llama packing. Redmond golfers can experience some of the finest golf in the Pacific Northwest.

For the winter enthusiast, the local National Forest Lands maintain a number of fantastic nordic snow-parks for cross-country skiers of all levels. Central Oregon is also the home to a ski area and is just 90 minutes from Mt. Hood recreation areas. The Sisters and Deschutes National Forests offer winter snowmobiling areas with miles of snowpacked trails to traverse.

Redmond is a place where history captures the spirit of the region from antique shops and cowboy hats, to events and attractions. Redmond brings Central Oregon to life. All modern accommodations and fine restaurants are available here.

For more information, contact the Redmond Chamber of Commerce at (541) 923-5191 or visit their website at www.visitredmondoregon.com

Rufus

The John Day Dam is near Rufus on the Columbia River with Giles French Park located just downstream from the dam.

Sportsmen come from near and afar to hunt deer, pheasant, quail, chukar, ducks and geese in the fall and winter. Fishing on the Columbia, Deschutes and John Day Rivers is popular and seasonal.

Tyee Motel

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540 US 20 West Sisters, OR 97759

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Free WiFi AAA, Business & Senior Discounts Direct Dial Phones Smoke Free Cable TV Kitchen Units Pets Welcome (with small fee)

sunriver

Central Oregon’s premiere year-round playground!

We are a destination resort for outdoor enthusiasts. Sunriver is an ideal base for that perfect family vacation, a week of spa pampering or rugged outdoor activity. Float the Deschutes River or cast your fishing pole into one of dozens of pristine rivers and lakes.

Did you know that Sunriver has a five star lodge and is among Orvis’ most recommended?

Families and bike enthusiasts alike enjoy the beautiful paved 30 miles of trails throughout Sunriver. It is one of the best ways to get around Sunriver.

You’ll see deer and other small wildlife as you bike your way through the area. Swimming, bike riding, golfing, or bird watching will fill your days as well. It’s not hard getting close to nature here.

Just outside Sunriver are additional hiking trails and opportunities to climb. Smith Rock is just 45 minutes north of Sunriver. Want to see Monkey Rock or hike the canyon? How about the Lava Forest or Lava Cave just a few minutes outside our doors?

For more information, please contact the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce at (541) 593-8149 or visit www.sunriverchamber.com

near the John Day Dam Take Exit 109 Off I-84

(541) 739-2310 • www.tyeemotelrufusoregon.com P.O. Box 175 • 304 E. 1st St.• Rufus, Or 97050 www.OregonTravelRecreation.com •

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THE DALLES

Located on I-84 at Highway 197.

The eastern Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area is startling for its arid beauty and basalt cliffs. This sunny, beautifully preserved working town is the perfect escape to sun and outdoor fun – from cycling, hiking, fishing and white-water rafting.

For history buffs, The Dalles was a key stop on the Oregon Trail, a campsite for Lewis & Clark, and home to one of the West’s oldest military forts, and a key trading and fishing spot for Native Americans for more than 10,000 years. Visit the national Columbia Gorge Discovery Center to explore the area’s history and natural wonders.

The Dalles offers geocaching and some of the best cycling in Oregon on its wide open roads through nearby wheat fields and cherry orchards.

Wineries are also blossoming in the area.

Historic Downtown The Dalles offers great restaurants and shopping, including Oregon’s oldest continually operating bookstore, Klindt’s Booksellers. Stop by the Chamber office and grab walking or cycling maps.

Nearby, Horsethief Lake State Park contains a large concentration of prehistoric art, including the petroglyph “Tsagaglaia, She Who Watches,” one of the most famous rock art designs along the Columbia River. Upriver, enchanting Maryhill Museum of Art has the West Coast’s second largest collection of works by French master Auguste Rodin.

The Oregon Trail

As the Oregon Trail winds its way through this region, there are many areas where you can still see the wagon wheel ruts. Although most of the trail in this section departs what is now I-84 and goes along a more southern route, you can take routes off the highway to see many intersecting sections of the trail.

From Arlington take State Hwy. 19 S. to Four Mile Canyon. From Biggs, take U.S. Hwy. 97 which crosses the Oregon Trail’s cut off to Barlow Road. From The Dalles go south through Dufur into Tygh Valley.

The trail then heads west through the lower Mt. Hood Loop Road on U.S. Hwy. 26. When traveling watch for National Historic Trail “Oregon Trail” signs along the highways.

• Lunch Buffet • Dinner Buffet • Sunday Brunch

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The Dalles

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www.thedallesmotel.com • (541) 296-9111 200 W 2nd St. • The Dalles, OR 97058

Warm Springs

Located on Hwy. 26.

The Warm Springs Reservation is the gateway to Central Oregon on scenic Highway 26 from Portland. It is the homeland for over 3,400 tribal members, most of whom live in the community of Warm Springs.

The 1,000 square mile reservation was created by treaty in 1855, prior to Oregon’s statehood. Tribal territory originally comprised more than 15,000 square miles, which was ceded to the U.S. government in turn for retaining and preserving rights to self-govern, fish, hunt and gather foods in accustomed places. Traditional foods include Salmon, huckleberries, numerous roots, deer and elk.

The Tribes operate under a constitution and corporate charter. An eleven member Tribal Council serves as the governing body, which has a combination of legislative, executive and judicial responsibilities.

Tribal government provides a variety of services, including education, fire protection and safety, utilities, health, resource management, business development and recreation.

The tribal economy is primarily based on natural resources, including hydropower, forest products and ranching.

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Area Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Centers Arlington Chamber • (541) 454-2633 • www.honkernet.net/visitarlington Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau • (541) 382-8048 • (877) 245-8484 • www.visitbend.com Bend Chamber • (541) 382-3221 • (800) 905-BEND • www.bendchamber.org Clackamas County Tourism & Cultural Affairs • (503) 655-8490 • www.mthoodterritory.com Condon Chamber • (541) 384-7777 • www.condonchamber.org Crooked River Ranch-Terrebonne Chamber • (541) 923-2679 • www.crrchamber.com Culver Visitors Information Center • (541) 546-6032 • www.downtownculvercity.com Dufur Chamber • www.dufur.org Hood River County Chamber • (541) 386-2000 • (800) 366-3530 • www.hoodriver.org La Pine Chamber • (541) 536-9771 • www.lapine.org Madras - Jefferson County Chamber • (541) 475-2350 • (800) 967-3564 • www.madraschamber.com Maupin Area Chamber • (541) 993-1708 • www.maupinoregon.com Mt. Hood Chamber • (503) 622-3017 • www.mthood.org Mt. Hood Information Services • www.mthood.info Port of Cascade Locks Visitor’s Center • (541) 374-8619 • www.portofcascadelocks.org Prineville-Crook County Chamber • (541) 447-6304 • www.visitprineville.com Redmond Chamber • (541) 923-5191 • www.visitredmondoregon.com Sherman County Visitor’s Center (Moro) • (541) 565-3232 • www.sherman-county.com Sisters Area Chamber & Visitor’s Center • (541) 549-0251 • www.sisterscountry.com Sunriver Chamber • (541) 593-8149 • www.sunriverchamber.com The Dalles Area Chamber • (541) 296-2231 • (800) 255-3385 • www.thedalleschamber.com

Points of Interest bend Mt Bachelor Ski Area Newberry National Volcanic Monument - 10 miles south of bend on U.S. 97, i.ncludes Lava Lands Visitor Center, Lava Butte Lookout, Lava River Cave, Lava Cast Forest & Newberry Caldera. bonneville Bonneville Fish Hatchery - is adjacent to Bonneville Dam. Stroll the manicured grounds and view over sixty Salmon rearing and holding ponds plus two rock ponds for viewing Rainbow Trout and very large Sturgeon. Open daily from dawn until dusk.

(541) 374-8393 CAMP SHERMAN Head of the Metolius Suttle Lake cascade locks Port Of Cascade Locks And Marine Park - off Wa-Na-Pa Street in Marine Park, is a scenic 20 acre riverfront park with historic locks, a marina, a museum and a visitor center.

(541) 374-8619.

The Oregon Pony - the Northwest’s first steam locomotive is on display at the Marine Park in Cascade Locks, 60 miles east of Portland on I-84. (541) 374-8619 CULVER Cove Palisades State Park - 13 miles southwest on U.S. 97, Madras. (541) 546-3412.

Hay Stack Reservoir Lake Billy Chinook & Cove Palisades State Park Maragas Winery government camp Summit Ski Area hood river Cooper Spur Ski Area Hood River County Historical Museum Mt. Hood Railroad

madras Desert Peaks Golf Course Jefferson County Historical Society & Museum Juniper Hills Ball Park Lake Simtustus Madras Aquatic Center & Skate Park Madras Speedway & Dragstrip Richardson’s Rock Ranch & Agate Company mt. hood Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort Mt. Hood Skibowl redmond Peter Skene Ogden State Park - 98 acres located 9 miles north on U.S. 97, flanking the Crooked River Gorge. The park encompasses both highway bridge approaches.

Petersen’s Rock Gardens Smith Rock State Park - travel north on U.S. 97 to Terrebonne, then 3 miles east. The Smith Rock State Park affords scenic views of colorful cliffs above the Crooked River. For recreation, rock climbing, hiking and picnicking are popular activities. sisters Dee Wright Observatory & Mckenzie-Santiam Scenic Byway Historic Downtown Sisters Hoodoo Ski Area Metolius Recreation Area Suttle Lake the dalles Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Fort Dalles Museum & Anderson Homestead Historical Murals Downtown The Dalles Original Wasco County Courthouse The Dalles Walking Tour WARM SPRINGS Museum of Warm Springs be surrounded by history & heritage.

2189 Hwy. 26, (541) 553-3331, www.museumatwarmsprings.org

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Calendar of Events

For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

JANUARY

BEND – Gallery Art Walk CHEMULT – Annual Chemult Sled Dog Races GOVERNMENT CAMP – PNSA Evergreen Cup SISTERS – Folk Festival Winter Concert Series THE DALLES St. Mary’s Family Auction & Carnival WARM SPRINGS – New Years Day Feast

FEBRUARY

BEND – Annual WinterFest LA PINE Free Family Day @ High Desert Museum Valentine Spaghetti Dinner MADRAS – Central Oregon Farm Fair Cherry Tree Celebration Eagle Watch SISTERS – Folk Festival Winter Concert Series Hoodoo Winter Carnival WARM SPRINGS – Lincoln’s Powwow

MARCH

BEND – Gallery Art Walk Kids Carnival & Salomon Oasis MT. HOOD – Meadows Madness Winter Games of Oregon REDMOND Central Oregon Sportsman Show THE DALLES – Wheatfield 8K Walk/Run WELCHES – Spring Break Fling St. Patrick’s Day Party

APRIL

BEND – Art Hop High Desert Museum Family Science Festival CROOKED RIVER RANCH Horsedrawn Auction & Swap Meet HOOD RIVER – Bite of the Gorge Hood River Valley Blossom Fest Passport to a Weekend of Wines in the Gorge LA PINE – Tea & Dessert Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt MADRAS – Small Farmers Journal Horse Drawn Auction & Swap Meet Quilt Show SISTERS – Central OR Shootout Golf Tourney “My Own Two Hands” Community Celebration, Art Party & Auction THE DALLES – Celilo Wy-Am First Salmon Ceremony & Powwow Northwest Cherry Festival WARM SPRINGS Kah-Nee-Ta Mini Marathon

MAY

BEND – Gallery Art Walk Pole Pedal Paddle CASCADE LOCKS ICSA National Collegiate Championship CROOKED RIVER RANCH – Arts & Crafts Sale Fire District Volunteer Memorial Breakfast HOOD RIVER Columbia Gorge Fiddle Contest Gorge Artists Open Studios LA PINE – Bend Bowmen Super Shoot Firefree Event Icebreaker Poker Run MADRAS Collage of Culture & Hot Air Balloon Rally MAUPIN – Maupin Daze SISTERS – Stampede Mountain Bike Race THE DALLES – Annual Compassion Tea Disc Golf Tournament, Sorosis Park Fishstock Singer/Songwriter Event Gorge Artist Open Studio Tour Recirculation Art Sale WELCHES – Annual Mountain Classics Mt. Hood Songbird Celebration

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JUNE

ARLINGTON – Big River Band Festival BEND – Balloons Over Bend Gallery Art Walk International Llama Conference CASCADE LOCKS – CGRA Opening Day Sternwheeler Days CROOKED RIVER RANCH – Arts & Crafts Sale Jazz in the Canyon HOOD RIVER – Fruit Loop Wine Celebration Mt. Hood Cycling Classic Sternwheeler Days Windfest LA PINE – High Desert Rhubarb Festival MADRAS – Good Samboree PRINEVILLE Crooked River Roundup PRCA Rodeo Gold Wing Motorcycle Meet Hotshot Memorial Run/Walk Pacific International Livestock Show Rockhound Powwow & Mineral Show SISTERS – Art in the Park Charitable Golf Tournament Rodeo And Parade Roundup of Gems SUNRIVER – Pacific Crest Triathlon THE DALLES Columbia Gorge Master Garden Tour Historic Columbia River Highway Bike Ride Tournament of Tradition Golf Benefit TIMBERLINE – Golden Rose Ski Classic WARM SPRINGS Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Powwow

JULY

BEND – Bend Summer Festival Cascade Children’s Festival Cascade Cycling Classic Chevy’s Flashback Cruz Gallery Art Walk High Desert Classics Horse Show Sagebrush Golf & Feast Zany Days BRIGHTWOOD – Oregon Trail Quilt Show CASCADE LOCKS – Annual Rock & Gem Show Laser Gorge Blowout US SInglehanded Championship crooked river ranch Independence Parade Lions Club Buffalo Feed Plant Sale, Crafters & More Top Gun Golf Tournament HOOD RIVER – Hood River Cherry Days LA PINE – La Pine Frontier Days La Pine Rodeo Summer Eruption 3-Day Bike Rally MADRAS 4th of July Party in the Park All Rockhound Mineral Show Annual Race for the Kids Cowdeo Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo MAC Splash PRINEVILLE Crooked River Roundup Pari-Mutuel Horse Races REDMOND – Deschutes County Fair Draft Horse Show Fourth of July Parade SISTERS – Antiques in the Park Arts & Crafts Festival Fiber Arts Stroll Glory Daze Car Show Metolius Bamboo Rod & Fly Fishing Fair Outdoor Quilt Walk & Show Recycle Run Roundup of Gems Summer Faire SUNRIVER – Sunfest Wine & Food Festival

THE DALLES Fort Dalles Rough & Wild Pro Rodeo Historic The Dalles Days Jammin’ July Streetfest WELCHES – Oregon Trail Quilt Show

AUGUST

ARLINGTON – Ray Murphy Memorial Car Show BEND – Cascade Festival of Music Gallery Art Walk CASCADE LOCKS 49er US National Championship Pacific Crest Trail Days CONDON Gilliam County Fair & High School Rodeo CROOKED RIVER RANCH – Arts & Crafts Sale Classic Car Cruise In DUFUR – Threshing Bee FOSSIL – Wheeler County Fair HOOD RIVER – Gravenstein Apple Days LA PINE – Cascade Lakes Relay Jade’s Jazz Festival Western Days MADRAS – Central Oregon Air Show Celtic Festival & Highland Games Open Wheel Extravaganza METOLIUS – Spike & Rail Days MT. HOOD – Hood To Coast Relay PRINEVILLE – Crook County Fair REDMOND – Deschutes County Fair Golf Tournament SISTERS – Antique Faire Country Fair & Art Show Dog Days of Sisters Pacific Amateur Golf Classic Sisters Bead Stampede SUNRIVER Jeld-Wen Tradition Golf Tournament Sunriver Music Festival THE DALLES Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament Cruise the Gorge / Show in the Shade / Dallesport Drags TIMBERLINE – Annual Labor Day Wine, Arts & Crafts Fair TYGH VALLEY – Wasco County Fair WELCHES – Barlow Trail Days Huckleberry Festival

SEPTEMBER

BEND – Art Hop Cascade Festival Of Music Central Oregon Saturday Market Cider Season Celebration Gallery Art Walk Harvest Hoedown CASCADE LOCKS – Festival of Nations NWISA Singlehanded Regatta Old Timers Picnic CROOKED RIVER RANCH Arts & Crafts Sale Fire District Breakfast CULVER Annual Lake Billy Chinook Day Celebration Speed Boat Races GOVERNMENT CAMP Scotty Graham Memorial HOOD RIVER – Roy Webster Columbia River Cross-Channel Swim LA PINE Business Expo & Harvest Festival MADRAS – MAC Dash PRINEVILLE – Annual Painted Hills Festival Annual Paulina Amateur Rodeo REDMOND Annual Nez Perce Art in The Wallowa Annual Oregon High Desert Swap Meet Oktoberfest

Calendar of Events

For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

SISTERS – Annual Sisters Folk Festival Fall Street Festival Mountain Bike Festival Pacific Amateur Golf Classic Western & Native American Arts Festival THE DALLES – Aluminum Man Triathlon Annual Kiwanis Steak Feed Pig Bowl Open House: Wineries of Columbia River Gorge WELCHES – Oktoberfest Wild About Game Cook-Off

OCTOBER

BEND – Art Hop Bat Day Central Oregon Oktoberfest BRIGHTWOOD Mt. Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival CASCADE LOCKS – Halloween Carnival CROOKED RIVER RANCH Kids Halloween Party HOOD RIVER Columbia Gorge Marathon Harvest Fest Hops Fest LA PINE – Halloween Treat Tour

REDMOND – Annual High Desert Dash Relay!

Central Oregon Home Show RHODODENDRON Mt. Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival SISTERS – From Timber to Turned Wood Harvest Faire THE DALLES – Annual Cake Auction Mid-Columbia River Powwow Vintage Evening of Wine & Art WARM SPRINGS – Dangerous Decibels Kah-Nee-Ta Fun Run WELCHES – Halloween Party

NOVEMBER

BEND – Gallery Art Walk Holiday Festival & Art Show LA PINE – Toy Run & Casino Night POWELL BUTTE – Lord’s Acre Sale SISTERS – Holiday Celebration & Parade THE DALLES – Annual Art Auction Annual Columbia Gorge Cowboy Gathering Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Open House: Wineries of Columbia River Gorge Starlight Parade Veteran’s Day Parade WARM SPRINGS – Thanksgiving Mini Powwow WELCHES – Annual Wine & Art Festival

DECEMBER

BEND – Annual Christmas Parade Christmas Tree Lighting & Open House Gallery Art Walk CASCADE LOCKS – Festival of Lights CONDON – Tree Lighting & Santa Visit crooked river ranch Arts & Crafts Sale Old Fashioned Christmas HOOD RIVER – Hood River Holidays LA PINE Holiday Light Parade & Christmas Craft Bazaar MADRAS Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony MOSIER – Christmas Country Fair MT. HOOD – Holly Fest Family Celebration New Year’s Eve Extravaganza PRINEVILLE – Christmas Parade REDMOND – Festival of Trees SISTERS – Cowboy Christmas THE DALLES Community Christmas Eve Dinner Festival of Trees Pipe Organ Music - St. Peter’s Landmark WARM SPRINGS – New Years Celebration Warm Springs Christmas Bazaar WELCHES – New Year’s Eve Celebration

Why “Scenic” Byways?

Our definition of “scenic” reaches beyond breathtaking vistas. These routes represent the depth and breadth of scenery in Oregon - natural and man-made panoramas; electrifying neon landscapes; ancient and modern history coming alive; native arts and culture; and scenes of friends, families and strangers sharing their stories. These are gateways to adventures where no two experiences are the same.

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway The towering Cascade Mountains provide the backdrop for this scenic drive. They offer fabulous hiking and challenging rock climbing. This Byway also crosses paths with early explorers and trappers like Kit Carson, John C. Fremont, and Nathaniel J. Wyeth.

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway A journey along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway can forever change your perspective of nature. The dramatic landscape enfolds and inspires you as the 225-mile journey takes you from the river’s edge up to the mountaintop and back down to the valley floor.

Historic Columbia River Highway The Columbia River is exquisite, and the Columbia River Highway gives travelers the chance to follow this beautiful river for nearly 50 miles.

You can also sweep past majestic waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, the most visited natural site in Oregon.

McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway This Byway flaunts the highest concentration of snowcapped volcanoes (and associated glaciers) in the lower 48 states. Broken Top Mountain and The Three Sisters, along with their waterfalls, tower gloriously above the route.

Outback Scenic Byway Take an expedition through Oregon’s remote and rugged Great Basin Country. Here you can explore volcanic remnants like Fort Rock, find fossils at Fossil Lake, see Old Perpetual Geyser, or visit Abert Rim, the largest geological fault in North America.

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway This Byway sweeps along the full length of Oregon’s stunning coast. Dazzling beaches and hushed temperate rain forests govern the northern section, while sandy beaches, dunes, rugged cliffs, and farms dominate the southern portion.

Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway From rolling oak-covered hills to towering coniferous forests, from roaring white water rapids to inter-canyon lava flows, the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, or “highway of waterfalls”, entices many with 172 miles of diverse river and mountain adventures.

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway Explore the wonder and beauty of a dramatic volcanic landscape, from Crater Lake in Oregon to Mount Lassen in California. Encounter the ancient natural forces that shaped exquisite mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks throughout this driving adventure.

West Cascades Scenic Byway This 220-mile scenic Byway isn’t the shortest route between Portland and Eugene, but it does offer some of the best “up-close and personal” views of thundering waterfalls, lush ancient forests, rushing white water, and cool, placid lakes.

For more about Oregon’s Scenic and other byways, visit the National Scenic Byways Program online at www.bywaysonline.org/inventory/ states/OR

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During eight decades in the 1800s the Oregon Trail served as a natural corridor as the United States moved from the eastern half of the continent toward the west coast. The Oregon Trail ran approximately 2,000 miles west from Missouri toward the Rocky Mountains to the Willamette Valley. A trail to California branched off in southern Idaho, and the Mormon Trail connected Council Bluffs to Salt Lake City.

Beginning as an unconnected series of trails used by Native Americans, Fur Traders expanded the route to transport pelts to trading posts and rendezvous. In the 1830s, missionaries followed the still faint trail along the Platte River and the Snake to establish church connections in the Northwest. A combination of economic and political events in the 1840s converged to start a large scale migration west on what was then known as “The Oregon Road.” Joel Walker is credited as the first settler to make the complete trip with a family in 1840. Large scale migration started in 1843, when a wagon train of over 800 people with 120 wagons and 5,000 cattle made the five month journey. In 1847, Mormons escaping persecution headed toward Salt Lake, and the discovery of gold in California in 1848 sent a wave of fortune seekers west. Military posts, trading posts, shortcuts, and spur roads sprang off the Oregon Trail over the next three decades.

With more than 11,000 emigrants crossing on the Oregon Trail before the Gold Rush, traveling could be quite congested. Along the way these pioneers, like present day Americans, had the desire to communicate and developed their own information highway. Called the Wagon Train Heading Out “Bone Express” by then acting Governor George Currey, this system of communication was posted conspicuously along the trail route using cloth, wood, and even human skulls. With this method westbound emigrants and “go-backs” (eastbound) could leave messages, advertisements, directions and warnings to fellow pioneers. In one instance the desire to communicate grew from love-inspired necessity. John Johnson and Jane Jones, two young pioneers who were attracted to one another but separated by their disapproving parents, developed a system of writing to each other on buffalo skulls with the code name “Laurie.” While some emigrants tampered with existing messages to insert their own opinions or humor, most remained untouched.

The Central Pacific Railroad connected California to the continent in 1869, and the Oregon Shortline finished a railroad from Portland, Oregon to the Union Pacific railroad in Wyoming in 1884. Wagon trains gave way to modern transportation. The trail became a route for eastward cattle drives, but by the twentieth century, the Oregon Trail was considered part of a historic past, and the image of covered wagons and heroic pioneers had become an American icon.

Ezra Meeker, a pioneer of 1852, took steps to preserve and commemorate the Oregon Trail by staging several west-to-east trips over the trail, beginning in 1906. He organized communities to place markers along the trail route. In 1978, Congress designated it the Oregon National Historic Trail. Through the years, Pioneer Family many remnants of the trail disappeared under construction of towns, highways, and agricultural development, but over 300 miles of ruts still A Day on the Trail exist. The National Historic Trail is administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the ForAfter several days on the trail, certain routines were followed: est Service, state and local governments, citizen organizations, and ~ 4:00 am: a bugler blows a trumpet or a rifle is fired by the night private individuals who own or manage property crossed by the trail guards to wake up the camp. route. Through their efforts of preservation and education, it is still ~ 5:00 am: cattle are rounded up after being allowed to graze during possible to follow the route of the Oregon Trail by auto and hiking, and the night (except when Indians threatened). to visit over 125 historic sites associated with the Oregon Trail. ~ 5:30 am: women and children are up and fixing breakfast of usually ~ information courtesy BLM, www.blm.gov/or/oregontrail bacon, corn porridge or “Johnny Cakes” made of flour and water. ~ 6:30 am: women rinse plates and mugs and stow bedding, while the men haul down tents and load them in the wagons. ~ 7:00 am: after every family has gathered their teams and hitched them to wagons, a trumpeter signals a “Wagons Ho,” to start the wagons down the trail. Average distance covered in a day was usually fifteen miles, but on a good day twenty could be traveled. ~ 7:30 am: men ride ahead on horses with shovels to clear out a path, if needed. ~ “Nooning Time”: animals and people stop to eat, drink and rest. ~ 1:00 pm: back on the trail. ~ 5:00 pm: when a good campsite with ample water and grass is found, pioneers stop to set up camp for the evening. Wagons are circled into a corral. ~ 6:00 pm: families unpack and make supper. ~ 7:00 pm: mothers do chores, men smoke & talk, young people dance. ~ 8:00 pm: camp settles down for the night, guards go out on duty. ~ Midnight: night guards are changed.

Wagon Ruts Near Baker, OR (photo courtesy J. Brew)

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Attractions

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Baker City

Located on I-84 between Pendleton and Ontario.

Find rich history, culture and gold in this bustling hub on the tamed Oregon Trail.

Pioneer your own Oregon Trail through the deep woods of the Elkhorn Mountains and the Hells Canyon wilderness. Relive Magical History.

Stroll downtown streets, visit with shopkeepers and marvel at Victorian Elegance, the real kind, built with real gold. Explore the historic district with a self-guided walking tour and find unique shops, incredible food

Adler House Museum 2305 Main St. • Baker City, OR

541-523-9308

Memorial Day through Labor Day 10:00 - 2:00 Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon

1889 Italianate home beautifully restored with original furnishings.

Oregon Trails West RV Park

49 Sites w/Full Hook-Ups • Tent Sites Available • Cabin • 30 & 50 amps • Gas • Propane • Mini Mart • Laundry • Showers • Souvenirs • Covered Area For Groups • WiFi

(888) 523-3236 (For Reservations)

(541) 523-3236 • otwrv1@msn.com

Exit 302 off I-84 • 42534 N. Cedar Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814 Closest Campground To Oregon Interpretive Center

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and good spirits.

The Adler House Museum and Baker Heritage Museum give history buffs a glimpse into the storied past of the Baker City area. For more about the pioneers, tour a museum and historic interpretive center to see living history re-creations of pioneer life on the trail. Don’t miss the 80.4 ounce gold nugget on display in the U.S. Bank building on Main Street.

Experience world class outdoor recreation – camp, hike, fish, boat, hunt, snowmobile and Ski Anthony Lakes.

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Baker Heritage Museum

www.bakerheritagemuseum.com 2480 Grove Street • Baker City, OR • 541-523-9308 Open 9:00 - 4:00 daily, mid-March through October Admission: Adults $6.00 • Youth (13-18) & Seniors (60+) $5.00 Children 12 & Under Free

Interprets the rich history of Baker County with 1900 Baker City life, mining exhibits, Chinese culture, wildlife, rocks & minerals.

Bridge Street Inn 134 Bridge Street • Baker City, OR 97814

(800) 932-9220 • (541) 523-6571

• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast • Downtown Location

www.bridgestreetinn.net

Baker City

250 Campbell St. • Baker City, OR 97814 I-84 Exit 304, Opposite Chevron Gas Station

Free SuperStart® Breakfast • Free WI-FI Kids Under 17 Stay Free with Adult Family Rooms w/3 Queens • Whirlpool Suites RV/Truck Parking • Indoor Pool & Spa

(541) 523-8282

bsinn1001@qwestoffice.net

Baker City

810 Campbell St. Baker City, OR 97814 (541) 523-2242 • (877) 424-6423 I-84 Exit 304 • Complimentary Continental Breakfast Senior Rates • In-Room Coffee • Meeting Rooms Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Spanning 2.3 million acres across the northeast corner of Oregon and western Idaho, the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest offers a variety of year-round recreational opportunities. With landscapes packed with rugged canyonlands, scenic vistas, and high mountain lakes, visitors have enjoyed the forest’s diverse landscape and recreational activities for generations.

Places such as the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, the Wild and Scenic Snake River and Eagle Cap Wilderness are special places to visit on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Because of the unique and diverse landscape, the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is full of many special places that visitors enjoy each year. From subalpine wilderness areas to wild and scenic rivers, almost 40% of the forest has been congressionally designated as a “special place”. These places are found in the main areas that define the forest’s recreation niche.

Big game hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, snow sports, and horseback riding beckon. This remote, rugged area has nearly 2,900 miles of trail, five scenic byways, and four wilderness areas. Ten Wild and Scenic rivers, high and low elevation lakes, the Snake River, river running, Class IV & V rapids, and fishing all draw visitors to the Forest. Settlement patterns, from Native American homelands to mining to the Oregon Trail to agriculture and timber, make for premiere interpretation & education opportunities.

Make the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest your ‘special place’ to visit this year!

Learn more at www.fs.usda.gov

Boardman

Located at exit 164 on I-84 East.

Samuel H. Boardman homesteaded on the Columbia River in 1903, and envisioned a city. Fifteen years later, the West Extension Irrigation Canal brought Umatilla River water 20 miles to the Boardman Project.

Homesteaders flocked to land along the south bank of the Columbia and the city was born.

In 1952, the Columbia River Highway was rebuilt a mile south of the original townsite and most businesses moved south to be more convenient to travelers.

In the 1960s, the city moved again to avoid the rising waters of Lake Umatilla behind the new John Day Dam. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Boardman boomed during construction of the Portland General Electric Coal-fired power plant west of town.

The city population grew from 300 to 1,500.

An electrical co-generation plant powered by natural gas came on line in 1996, increasing opportunities for industrial development.

In the 1990s, Boardman became one of Oregon’s fastest growing communities in terms of population growth.

www.super8.com 1-800-800-8000

2205 Broadway • Baker City, OR 97814

(541) 523-6324

www.knightsinn.com • Affordable Rates • Continental Breakfast • Cable TV • HBO • WiFi • Heated Outdoor Pool • Pet Friendly • Close To Restaurants • Located Downtown • Seasonal Packages Available

695 Campbell St. • Baker City, OR 97814 I-84 North, Exit 304

(541) 523-6494 • Res. Only (800) 537-5756 www.eldoradoinn.net • Indoor Pool • Continental Breakfast • Color Cable TV • HBO • A/C • Direct Dial Phones • 24 Hour Desk Service Irrigated agriculture continues to expand the farmlands surrounding Boardman. The Port of Morrow, a busy terminal for container barges, serves as a gateway to the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim Markets.

Boardman has three Interstate 84 interchanges, rail connections and an airport. A library, city park, marina park with boat launch and RV campground, soccer field, two neighborhood parks, 10-K volkswalk and golf course provide recreational opportunities. Fishing, game bird hunting, bird watching and water sports are popular recreational pastimes.

For more information, you can contact the Boardman Chamber at (541) 481-3014 or www.boardmanchamber.org You can e-mail us at: boardmanchamber@centurytel.net

Cove

Cove is located on the eastern edge of the Grande Ronde Valley in Union County, Oregon. The town is on the valley upslope, nestled between the nearby Wallowa Mountains and adjacent ridges.

Close proximity to the Moss Springs Trail head, located 7 miles east of town, make Cove a convenient recreational gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Wallowa National Forest, for both local citizens and out of town visitors.

Gilstrap Brothers Vineyard and Winery 69789 Antles Lane Cove, OR 97824 541-568-4646 • 866-568-4200 www.gilstrapbrothers.com Wine tasting and tours are available daily by appointment.

Open to the public Wed. - Sat. 11 - 4 & Sun. 1 - 5

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Dayville Mercantile 541-987-2133

207 W. Franklin • Dayville, OR 97825 Visit One of Oregon’s Oldest General Stores!

• Old Western Town • Antiques • Gifts Stocking All Essentials Bacon, Beans, Whiskey & Dry Goods Relax and Enjoy Beautiful Eastern Oregon...

Where the Old West Still Lives!

Dayville Mercantile

Established in 1896 Dayville Mercantile has served its patrons for over 116 years. This original building is truly a historic site to see: being one of Oregon’s oldest General Stores still in existence. You can take pictures on an old western town, browse for antiques, supply the RV with groceries, or sit in the rocking chair with an ice cream on the porch. Located in beautiful Eastern Oregon where the sun shines over 320 days a year and at a low elevation for the gardeners delight. Bring the family or retire in a small town with outdoor recreation all around.

Dayville Mercantile has almost 7,000 square feet under its roof which includes: a 4 bedroom apartment, liquor store, antique room, tack room, feed store, groceries, coolers, general retail gift items, walk-in cooler, 40K of inventory, storage space galore, and antique display case that was brought in a freight wagon from the Columbia River. Everything you need to operate this business is here. Take a few days to come and see us, find out where we are and why the OLD WEST STILL LIVES. Contact Angie at (541) 987-2133. $399,000.00

(courtesy Timothy Bishop, CMSM)

Eagle Cap Wilderness

Eagle Cap Wilderness is the largest wilderness in the State of Oregon.

It lies in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon on the Wallowa -Whitman National Forest. The wilderness is a land of alpine vistas, granite and marble peaks, pristine lakes and sparkling streams.

The peaks range from up to 9,845 ft. down to 3,600 ft. It has 58 lakes and a small ice field. Its 360,000 acres is home to eagles, deer, elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goats.

The fishing is exceptional in most of the lakes and streams. It is a photographer’s paradise with all the beautiful wildflowers, birds and wildlife.

For solitude and relaxation, you will find it here.

Elgin

Located on Oregon Hwy. 82, northeast of La Grande.

Elgin is located in a friendly valley surrounded by big trees in the mountain wilderness, meadows and wheat fields. While in Elgin, visit the historic Elgin Opera House and Museum.

Elgin is in about the center of three wilderness areas. There is room for hiking, snow skiing, fishing, boating, horseback riding, camping, river floating, tennis and much more.

The Elgin Stampede includes three days of action during the second weekend of July. Along with the rodeo, the weekend is filled with many other activities. Come and join in the fun. For more information, phone the Elgin Chamber at (541) 786-1770.

Cable TV • Pets • Commercial Rates Enjoy our clean and quiet atmosphere!

51 South 7th St. • Elgin, OR 97827 (877) 769-7600 www.stampedeinn.com

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RV PARK

Full Hook-Ups Showers • Laundry • Launch Convenient Location at the Gateway to the Wallowas www.cityofelginor.org

(541) 437-2253 • Elgin, OR trichards@cityofelginor.org

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Hells Canyon Mule Days Par

Spence Air Service Enterprise

Located at the base of State Highway 3 and 82.

When you arrive in Enterprise you are in the area once claimed by the Nez Perce Indians and the legendary Chief Joseph. A trip to Enterprise is well worth the time. This is also the visitor’s center that can give you information about the Hells Canyon Recreation Area.

Enterprise

Best Western Rama Inn & Suites 1200 Highland Ave., Enterprise, OR 97828

• FREE Breakfast • Indoor Pool & Hot Tub • FREE WI-FI • Fitness Center

541.426.2000 | www.bestwesternoregon.com | 1.800.WESTERN Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Granite

Carved out of the untamed wilderness, the boom gold rush town of Granite, Oregon was born.

The year was 1862, Independence Day; a group of men commanded

by A.G. Tabor and A.J. Dickison had made an arduous journey along the south side of the John Day River; their destination was the gold rich mining country of the Boise Basin. After resting from their long trek from The Dalles in the worst winter weather, they began building a new town. This town, south of present day Granite, was first designated Independence, Oregon because gold was discovered there on July 4, 1862.

In 1874 their request for a post office was denied because another town was registered under the same name in Oregon. Quickly the town reapplied under the new name of Granite. In 1900, Granite was moved to its

Joe & Maryanne Spence

Scenic Flights • Charter • Flight Instruction P.O. Box 217 • Enterprise, OR 97828

(541) 426-3288 • spencefly@bmi.net

Enterprise Country Inn “Your Home Away From Home” Singles • Doubles • Suites • Recently Rennovated Advanced Reservations Recommended

(541) 426-4986 • (253) 906-2343 402 W. North • Enterprise, OR 97828 www.neoregon.net/countryinn

present location, closer to the quartz-mining boom. The town boomed and built two hotels (the Grand Hotel had 42 rooms), three stores, five saloons, a drugstore, stables, a dance hall, a newspaper (the Granite Gem) and a blacksmith shop.

Then as suddenly as the town had grown, the mines failed. People moved out. During the 1940-50’s many of the buildings, dilapidated by neglect, were razed. Soon after that the town of Granite was classified as a ghost town.

Today, amidst the ghosts of the past, a new town of Granite has emerged with a gas station, RV Park, lodge, restaurant and a general store. Granite is now the stepping off point into the untamed wilderness with abundant fishing, hunting, horseback riding, hiking, biking, mushrooming, snowmobiling and exploring. True to its history, you may even find some of Granite’s gold.

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Halfway Motel & RV Park

On the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, An All American Road!

26 Rooms • 15 Full Hook Up Spaces • 20-30-50 Amps • Big Rigs Welcomed WiFi Available • See Us on Facebook!

Baker County Fair and Panhandle Rodeo, Halfway (photo courtesy Baker County Tourism)

Halfway

The town of Halfway, population 337, officially changed it’s name to Half.com during the dot-com boom of the late 90’s in exchange for many technological incentives from that company. The town is located “halfway” between the communities of Pine and Cornucopia. Many people have the impression that the city of Halfway is in the middle of the state. In fact, the town lies less than one half-hour away from the Idaho border.

Halfway is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and home to the Pine Valley Rodeo. The Pine Valley Community Museum is also an interesting place to visit.

Hells Canyon and the Snake River are just an hour away by car.

Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, sightseeing, camping, fishing or simply relaxing.

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Located in northeast Oregon along the Oregon/Idaho border.

This is North America’s deepest canyon and a place where you can actually see the centuries of earth’s formations. Start at the Hells Canyon Visitor Information Center, then head out for the adventure of a lifetime.

This 652,488 acre recreation area has depths of over 8,000 feet with the mighty Snake River as the focal point.

The Visitor Center is below the Hells Canyon Dam, which is also where the main boat launch is for the “wild ride” down the powerful Snake.

The Hells Canyon Overlook is one of the most breathtaking sights you will ever see.

Hells Canyon is certainly worth the trip from Baker City on Highway 86 east through Halfway, where you can stop, enjoy friendly people, get supplies and continue on to an unbelievable vacation.

For information and colorful brochures, call the U.S. Forest Service or the Eastern Oregon Visitor’s Association toll free at (800) 332-1843.

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170 S. Main Street • P.O. Box 740 Halfway, OR 97834

(541) 742-5722

www.halfway-motel.com • hlfmotl@pinetel.com Grant County

“Oregon Loves Dreamers”; Grant County is a unique, special place where vacation dreams become reality. To entice the spirit there is 4,500 square miles of fresh air, scenic contrasts, dramatic geologic formations; juniper dotted slopes; grassy valleys, expansive pine forests and miles of pristine rivers and lakes. Things move slower here.

Our community is full of genuine, friendly folk, proud to share all Grant County has to offer.

Outdoor recreation is abundant. 150,000 acres of wilderness area, amid abundant natural wonders, waiting to be explored. Mile after mile of woodland trails, country backroads and scenic vistas are an ideal summer playground for hikers and cyclists. Acres of public lands in the Malheur, Wallowa-Whitman, Ochoco and Umatilla National Forests offer camping, backpacking, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and birding.

History buffs won’t want to miss local museums, celebrating everything from the 1880’s gold rush days to exploits of local rodeo riders.

Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is a must see, commemorating Grant County’s Chinese heritage.

The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument draws world-wide attention from paleontologists, geologists and amateur rock hounds who come to experience some of Oregon’s fascinating ancient history at one of the largest fossil concentrations in North America.

Grant County Chamber of Commerce can provide a myriad of information about accommodations, dining and shopping opportunities. For information contact the Chamber at (800) 769-5664 or visit our website at www.gcoregonlive.com Isn’t it time your dreams are realized? Come & Play with us in Grant County!

Heppner

Located at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 207 and Hwy. 74.

Heppner is known as the “Gateway to the Blue Mountains” and serves as the base camp for a multitude of recreational activities nearby including hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. This Irish community is also known for their annual St. Patrick’s celebration, which is always held the weekend closest to March 17. Come and enjoy our “Wee Bit O’Ireland Celebration”.

Tour the historic Morrow County Courthouse, built in 1903. The Courthouse was placed on the National Record of Historic Places in 1985. It is the most photographed courthouse in Oregon. Visit Heppner’s Heritage and Agriculture Museums, golf at the Willow Creek Country Club, or head out to Cutsforth Park located 22 miles southeast of Heppner on Willow Creek Road also known as “Blue Mountain Scenic Byway”.

The Heppner area is home to many beautiful parks and recreation areas. Many have full-service RV facilities along with camping, picnicking, fishing, boating and play areas. Trails are adjacent on the Umatilla National Forest for trail rides. ATV trails along with snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing access make Heppner a premier outdoor sports destination. Visit Lake Penland, managed by the Forest Service, with picnic grounds, boat launching area and a parking lot where limited overnight parking is allowed. Small electric motors are permitted on the lake.

Willow Creek Dam, a unique 165 foot high, flood control dam is a must see experience for visitors to the Heppner area. Trout fishing is excellent along with Bass and Crappie. The roller compacted structure “the first in the world” creates a beautiful 125 acre lake. Boat launch and docking facilities with handicapped parking and restrooms are available.

Contact the Heppner Chamber of Commerce at (541) 676-5536 or visit www.heppnerchamber.com.

Hermiston

Located between I-84 and I-82 North, and State Hwy. 207, East-West.

You will encounter this delightful community in the heart of marvelous recreation sites on the Columbia River. Water skiing and fishing are just two of the favorites. You will also find beautiful resorts offering golf. See the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and find the best fly-fishing on the Umatilla River on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Hermiston, named for the novel “The War of Hermiston” by Robert Louis Stevenson, was known in the 1860s through 70s as “Six Mile House.” This “house” served as a stop where freighters and travelers could rest on their way to wherever it was they were headed. Six Mile House was not a house at all, but a hotel and bar. People stopping by could sleep in the hotel and find refreshment in the bar, while their horses and mules drank from the well and ate at the feed barn on the premises.

It was not until July 10, 1907 that Hermiston was incorporated and given the name it has today.

For more information, contact the Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce at (541) 567-6151 or visit www.hermistonchamber.com

John Day Fossil Beds

Located via Hwy. 26, go north 2 miles on Hwy. 19 to the visitor center.

One of the richest fossil beds in the world, located in the John Day Valley near the town of Dayville, the Historic Cant Ranch House serves as the visitor center to the monument’s three units that cover 14,000 acres.

The Sheep Rock Unit with visitor center and fossil museum, is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 26 and State Route 19, six miles west of Dayville. The Painted Hills Unit is located nine miles west of Mitchell off of State Route 26. The Clarno Unit, is 18 miles west of Fossil on State Route 218.

This remarkably complete record, spans more than 40 of the 65 million years of the Cenozoic Era (the Age of Mammals and Flowering Plants) and is world-renowned.

Informative displays tell the story of the rock formations and park rangers are available to answer questions.

There are hiking trails into the interesting rock formations that range from an easy one-half mile hike into the “Blue Basin” to a more challenging three mile hike that encompasses a panoramic view like none other.

Five major characteristics of the John Day Fossil Beds, that few other fossil sites share, are a long time span, great numbers of fossils, great diversity, well preserved fossils and an ability to date the fossils.

The monument was established in 1975, and the fossil collection has grown to over 22,000 specimens with over 2,100 of them identified.

The John Day River supports one of the last few remaining wild runs of steelhead in late winter and early spring, and trout fishing entices anglers to the John Day River’s adjoining streams and rivers all summer.

Hunters are drawn to the area in the fall by several species of big game including Rocky mountain elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep. Boasting lots of dry sunshine, the John Day Valley can be enjoyed year-round.

Monument Motel & RV Park 780 Highway 402 • P.O. Box 274 Monument, OR 97864

(541) 934-2242

www.monumentmotel.com • mmrv402@centurytel.net

Painted Cove Trail, Painted Hills Unit, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (courtesy AF Litt, Flickr )

John Day

Located at the junction of U.S. Hwy. 26 and 395.

When you travel west from eastern Oregon, you will discover some of the most beautiful countryside and recreation areas this state has to offer before arriving in John Day. Traveling through the Blue Mountains and Malheur National Forest on Highway 26, gives you an opportunity to take advantage of all the great fishing streams and campgrounds. This route also takes you past historical Monument Rock and the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.

When you arrive in John Day, you have arrived into the 1860’s “Gold Country” and all around this hub are ghost towns where historians can re-live the early days. These ghost towns actually are filled with very real, very friendly people and activities.

Dreamer’s Lodge

Free Wireless Internet 144 N. Canyon Blvd.

John Day, OR 97845 (541) 575-0526 For Reservations Call: (800) 654-2849 www.OregonTravelRecreation.com •

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Northeast Oregon’s Rugged Wallowas!

· Wallowa Lake Gondola · Record-Breaking Kokanee · Premier Alpine Hiking & Fly Fishing · Eagle Cap Excursion Train · Joseph Main Street Art Walk · Bronze Foundry Tours

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Wallowa County

There are only a few natural wonders that are considered to be truly inspiring – and Wallowa Lake is one of them. This five-mile sparkling blue lake is the jewel of the Wallowa Mountains and is also a backdrop to the Eagle Cap, Oregon’s largest Wilderness.

For breathtaking views of the alpine wilderness, ride the Wallowa Lake Tramway to the top of Mt. Howard, which rises up to 8,200' in 20 minutes. On the mountaintop, spend the day viewing the 360 degree panorama and have lunch at the highest restaurant in Oregon.

At the mountain’s base there are places for dining and lodging. Wallowa Lake State Park, as well as privately owned campground and RV Park sites, offer a fun camping experience. There are lots of fun activities including miniature golf, horseback riding, go-karts, bumper boats, and Wallowa Lake Marina offers canoe and boat rentals to go fishing or play on the Lake. There are several cottage gift shops at both the lake and in Joseph with everything from handcrafts to fine art. Enjoy the Main Street Bronze Art Walk which is a hallmark of Joseph, Oregon’s fame.

The Wallowa Valley was the summer homeland of the Nez Perce. Just north of Wallowa Lake is the historic burial site of Old Chief Joseph. There are several interpretive centers throughout the valley that cover the history of this beautiful area and the people who lived here.

Winter brings a whole different set of activities to the Valley and Mountains. Enjoy cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. There are trails for snowmobiling and a downhill ski area. If you are a real winter sports advocate visit the Wallowa Mountains in mid-January for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race – a qualifier for the big Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.

Come and visit the northeast corner of Oregon with year-round access to this exciting area that offers endless opportunities for vacation fun and relaxation. www.OregonTravelRecreation.com •

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Mountain View Motel & RV Park

Just minutes from beautiful downtown Joseph & Wallowa Lake • Gorgeous Views • FREE Firewood • Pet Friendly • Tents Welcome

541-432-2982 • www.rvmotel.com

83450 Joseph Hwy. • Joseph, OR 97846

Wallowa Lake Cabins, Condos, Chalet Rooms Mini-Golf • Espresso Bar • Heated Pool • Spa • Conference Room • WiFi

www.eaglecapchalets.com 59879 Wallowa Lake Hwy. Joseph, OR 97846

541-432-4704

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Joseph

Located on State Highway 82.

Joseph, located in the heart of the Wallowa Valley in northeastern Oregon, sits at the base of the Wallowa Mountains with peaks rising to over 9,000 feet. Referred to as the “gateway” to the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Hells Canyon Recreation Area, it is just one mile north of beautiful Wallowa Lake.

Visitors to Joseph can stroll flower-lined, cobblestone sidewalks, enjoy a public “Art Walk” of monumental bronze sculptures by local, internationally known artists, find treasures in unique shops and galleries, tour a bronze foundry, sample great restaurants, or rest awhile on a comfortable log bench while marveling in the beauty of the spectacular Wallowa Mountain Range. Summer recreation includes hiking, camping, fishing, rafting and boating, horseback riding, llama trekking and guided tours. Winter recreation offers steelhead fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snow boarding and snowmobiling. Motels, cabins and bed and breakfasts are available year-around.

Enjoy the Scenic Beauty of the Wallowas & Eagle Cap Wilderness Area… from the 8,150-Foot Summit!

• Mountain Biking • Hiking Trails • Spectacular Alpine Scenery • Bring Your Camera!

Visit Oregon’s Highest Restaurant The Summit Grill & Alpine Patio Food • Beers • Wines • Beverages

(541) 432-5331 www.wallowalaketramway.com Wallowa Lake Tramway & Summit Grill Tucked away in the northeast corner of Oregon, is an experience that is unique in North America. The Wallowa Lake Tramway offers a spectacular 15 minute ride to an elevation of 8,200 feet. This is the steepest vertical lift for a 4-passenger gondola in North America. The ride is an experience unsurpassed, accompanied by a view that is reminiscent of Switzerland.

You will see into four states, into the rugged Eagle Cap Wilderness, into the deep, clear water of Wallowa Lake and across magnificent landscapes to the Seven Devils. Come see for yourself, “The Alps of Oregon.” (from our point of view) at the Wallowa Lake Tramway.

At the top of the tram is our Summit Grill and Alpine Patio. It is the Northwest’s highest restaurant. Our patio offers a variety of menu items.

We invite you to enjoy a meal, snack or beverage as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking view.

We are open daily Memorial Day Weekend through September. Phone us at (541) 432-5331 or check us out on our website at www.wallowalake tramway.com Snake River Country & View of Seven Devils

Highlands Overlook

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• Fully-Furnished Cabins • Family Activities • Playground • Boat Moorage • Boat Rentals 61841 Lake Shore Rd. • Joseph, OR

541-432-2221 • 541-263-0434 www.trouthavencabins.com

Private Vacation Rental Homes

• Stocked Kitchens • King Beds • Cable Tv • Internet Service • Bbqs • Private Boat Docks • Explore Eagle Cap Wilderness & Wallowa-Whitman National Forest P.O. Box 296 • Enterprise, OR 97828 Cindi Aschenbrenner

(541) 426-2039 • (800) 709-2039 www.wallowalakevacationrentals.com

Summit Grill & Patio Royal Purple Valley Overlook

Kimberly

Kimberly is located at the intersection of Oregon Route 19 and Oregon Route 402 and the confluence of the John Day and the North Fork John Day Rivers.

The James Cant Ranch Museum and the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center & Museum of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument are located south of Kimberly on Route 19.

ANDS INN L Bed & Breakfast www.landsinn.net

Drive or Fly to Your Private Cabins & Experience our Solitude & Unique Setting • Camping & Breakfast Available • Near John Day Fossil Beds • Open June - October

45457 Dick Creek Lane Kimberly, OR 97848

(541) 934-2333

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Autumn in La Grande (courtesy Gerry Slabaugh)

La Grande

Located on I-84 NE of Baker City.

La Grande is the gateway to the Blue Mountains and the many recreational areas in the Umatilla and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

Outdoor activities abound in La Grande.

If you are a bird enthusiast, you will thrill to 116 species of birds, south of La Grande in Ladd Marsh Wildlife Preserve. The preserve is the largest wetland in northern Oregon.

Just a short drive through the hills surrounding La Grande and you can experience pristine lake fishing, picnicking, swimming and non-motorized boating at Morgan Lake. Paved jetties provide wheelchair access. Many other reservoirs provide water activities around La Grande.

The Grande Ronde River is Oregon’s second longest free-flowing river. It is a wild and scenic home for Rainbow Trout and Steelhead. The beautiful 180 mile river winds its way through the heart of Union County, providing numerous scenic and recreational opportunities from quiet

2400 Adams Ave. • La Grande

1-877-782-4576 or 541-963-3400

Fax # (541) 963-8516 quailruninn@yahoo.com • www.quailruninn.net • Workers Special •

• Wi-Fi High Speed Internet • Cable TV • HBO, ESPN • Fridge • Microwave • Telephone • Air Conditioning / Heat Pump / Gas Furnace • Pets Accepted with Fee • Non-Smoking / Smoking Rooms • Kitchenette • Barbeque Place in Picnic Area • Free local calls & access to long distance and fax services

65182 Hot Lake Ln. I-84 Exit 265 East On Hwy 203 La Grande, OR 97850

(541) 963-5253

www.eagleshotlakerv.com info@eagleshotlakerv.com

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fishing to camping, hiking, and exciting rafting trips. Explore on your own or with a guide.

Meacham Divide Cross-Country Ski Area provides cross-country skiing in the heart of the beautiful Blue Mountains. It includes nine miles of ski trails groomed with diagonal and skate lanes. Easy access is available to a scenic trail system in the Umatilla National Forest. Open late April to mid-December. Anthony Lakes Ski Resort and Recreation Area provides downhill skiing.

The Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing is a paved, easily accessible trail that takes you beside some of the best preserved and most scenic traces of the Oregon Trail. Colorful ceramic panels depict the pioneers’ struggle through the tall trees and over the rugged “Blues.”

Living history is offered weekends during the summer. A new exhibit shows a settlement era logging site. Picnic area, restrooms and drinking water are available. Open May to October.

La Grande itself is a fascinating historical town that sits on the old Oregon Trail and in its day saw much of the future of the country on the move.

Home of Eastern Oregon University, La Grande also offers many art and cultural events. All modern accommodations and fine restaurants are available here.

To learn more, contact the Union County Tourism at (541) 963-8588, or visit www.visitlagrande.com

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2208 E. Adams Ave. • La Grande, OR 97850 Open 7 days a week • Summer 6-9 • Winter 6-8

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33 Quiet Units • Off Highway • Direct Dial Touch-Tone Phones • Adjacent Restaurant • Color TV w/HBO • Parking For Trucks & Trailers • A/C • Queen Size Beds • Commercial Rates • All Major Credit Cards

For The Best Place To Stay In LaGrande, Stay Here.

(541) 963-4134

305 Adams Avenue • La Grande, Or 97850

Pendleton

Located on I-84 NW of La Grande.

After harvest in 1910, a group of area ranchers got together to prove whose hands were the best for braggin’ rights. Today, the event has grown into the largest four-day rodeo in the country…the world famous Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Pageant. Always held the second full week of September, here’s your chance to be a cowboy for a week and get into the pageantry and excitement of the parades, the Pro-Bull riding competition, and all the ropin’, ridin’ & dancin’ you can handle! Get a feel for the rodeo’s history at the Round-Up & Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, located across the street from the arena and open year-round.

If you prefer something other than ‘cowboy culture,’ visit the Pendleton Center for the Arts to enjoy their gallery and gift shop and to find out more about other opportunities, such as live theatre or an Oregon East Symphony concert.

With a focus on tradition and craftsmanship, shopping the local saddle shops, the many antique stores and the unique gift shops is an experience that will leave you saying, “What a kick!” Following the Charm Trail through town and creating a personal, one-of-a-kind souvenir has become a favorite activity in Pendleton as well. Complete this busy day enjoying the hospitality of one of the bed and breakfasts located in historic homes, or at one of the many fine hotels. Choose a meal to remember from scrumptious Northwest cuisine to hearty cowboy grub, and top off the evening kickin’ up your heels with the locals at a night spot.

Pendleton was widely known for its wild side, and a visit to the Pendleton Underground Tours will tell you what it was really like. With Pendleton’s extensive system of underground tunnels, life below the streets included card rooms, wash houses, meat markets, an ice cream company and speak-easy establishments. The hotel above served clients as the “Cozy Room” bordello. Big-hearted Miss Stella was boss, but was still well respected in the community!

A trip to this region would not be complete without a stop at the Pendleton Woolen Mill. The region once supplied summer grazing for thousands of bands of sheep, which were sheared every spring. (A band usually consisted of anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 head of sheep).

For the golfer, an 18-hole, championship golf course offers a great challenge in the beautiful setting at the base of the Blue Mountains. How do you play?

For more information, contact the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center toll free (800) 547-8911 or (541) 276-7411 or you can visit their website at www.pendletonchamber.com

Pendleton Roundup Native American Princess (courtesy Mary Harrsch)

Pendleton

601 S.E. Nye Avenue Pendleton, OR 97801

NEIGH-bors

(541) 276-8881

Horse Motel and Bed & Breakfast www.neigh-bors.com

50 Rooms • Free SuperStart Breakfast • High Speed Internet Access • Kids 17 And Under Stay Free With Adult Family Member www.super8.com • Indoor Pool • Free USA Today • Suites Available • Whirlpool 1-800-800-8000 • Free HBO • Handicapped Facilities • Pet Friendly ®

543 NW 21st St Pendleton, OR 97801

(541) 276-6737

Pendleton

rainbow cafe & lounge

620 S. W. Tutuilla Road Pendleton, OR 97801

Where Good Friends Meet Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Video Poker Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 6 a.m. - Midnight

209 S. Main • Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-4120

(541) 276-8654

www.econolodge.com

• Free Continental Breakfast • Free WiFi • Pets Welcome with Fee

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Prairie City

Located on Hwy. 26, 13 miles east of John Day. Gateway to the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, Prairie City lies in the upper end of the John Day Valley of Eastern Oregon. You will find it at the foothills of the Blue Mountains with the John Day River winding leisurely through town. The landscape varies from beautiful tree covered mountains to sagebrush-covered hills. Ranches surround the small, convivial town.

Recreation is abundant in the area. Many visit just for a hike or a horse Located 4 Blocks ride into the wilderness where they can enjoy camping, fishing, birding South of Hwy. 26 and magnificent views. Sportsmen are attracted to the large populations on Main Street in of elk, deer, antelope and upland game birds.

Winter snow pack provides miles of opportunity for the snowmobile Prairie City, Oregon or cross-country ski enthusiast. A rope tow is operated on weekends ten miles east of town near the summit of Dixie Mountain.

“Gateway to the A leisurely walk through downtown Prairie City offers the browser opStrawberry Wilderness” www.prairiecityoregon.com portunity to find unique gifts and services available from friendly merchants that go out of their way to welcome visitors. From the coffee shops to the restaurants and saloons, the diner to the drive-in, you’ll find a variety of dining and refreshment options.

Area bed and breakfasts and an historic hotel offer comfortable and relaxing accommodations. Travelers will find the proprietors gracious and helpful in providing information about the region. Depot RV Park, located four blocks south of Highway 26 provides full RV hookups, tent camping sites, showers and picnicking facilities May through October.

Popular annual events include Christmas on the Prairie held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Camp Logan Days living history re-enactment the 3rd weekend in May, a Get Out of Hibernation / City Wide Garage Sale the first Saturday in June, a 4th of July Celebration complete with a parade and fireworks display, and the Blast from the Past Classic Car Show and Huckleberry Festival held the first Saturday in August. Also becoming very popular is the Prairie City Bicycle Invitational held in June & July (see website for current information).

Whether hiking the mountains or strolling through town, visitors will find friendly folks that are always happy to give directions or just shoot the breeze.

Stop by or call City Hall at (541) 820-3605 Monday through Friday, or visit our website at www.prairiecityoregon.com for more information.

DEPOT RV PARK

20-Full Hookups 30 amp Covered Picnic Area Playground Tent Sites & Shower Facility DeWitt Museum

(541) 820-3605

Sumpter

Sumpter Valley Railway (courtesy Baker County Tourism)

Located 30 miles south and west of Baker City off I-84.

Sumpter is a 1900’s era gold mining “Ghost Town”. Surrounded by the whispering pines and clear streams of the Blue Mountains, Sumpter harbors the friendliest “Ghosts” in Eastern Oregon. Showcased are the remnants of the mining town, a restored Narrow-Gauge Railroad, and Oregon’s newest State Park centered around the Giant Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge.

Other things to do include hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, antique shopping, gold panning and boating. On three summer holiday weekends, the town’s population swells into thousands when a huge outdoor flea market takes center stage.

Improved forest roads branch out to numerous old gold camps and scenic vistas. To the south, Highway 7 leads to more unspoiled historic, scenic and geological wonders of Oregon’s vast interior.

Visitors to Sumpter comment about the ‘magic’ they feel while touring our historic and scenic little town. Find Historic Sumpter online at www. historicsumpter.com

The “Almost Everything” Country Store P.O. Box 329 • 150 N. Mill St. Sumpter, OR 97877

(541) 894-2362

Groceries • Liquor • Gift Store • ATM • Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Gear & Supplies • Area Maps & Books

Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area Visit one of Oregon’s historic gold mining dredges as it rests in the heart of the Blue Mountains.

Located 30 Miles West of Baker City, off of OR Hwy. 7

www.oregonstateparks.org

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(541) 894-2486 • (800) 551-6949

Check Out Our Flea Markets Sumpter Valley Municipal Museum

Also Baker Co. Library Branch Now Open - Check For Hours For Information Regarding Museum, Library Or Flea Markets Please Contact:

City Hall: (541) 894-2314

www.sumptermuseum.org • cityofsumpter@yahoo.com

Area Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Centers Baker County Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau • (541) 523-5855 • (888) 523-5855 • www.visitbaker.com Boardman Chamber • (541) 481-3014 • www.boardmanchamber.org Eastern Oregon Visitors Association • (800) 332-1843 • www.eova.com Echo • (541) 376-8411 • www.echo-oregon.com Elgin Chamber • (541) 786-1770 Grant County Chamber • (541) 575-0547 • (800) 769-5664 • www.gcoregonlive.com Greater Hermiston Chamber • (541) 567-6151 • www.hermistonchamber.com Heppner Chamber • (541) 676-5536 • www.heppnerchamber.com John Day Fossil Beds Visitor’s Center • (541) 987-2333 • www.nps.gov/joda/ Joseph Chamber • (541) 432-1015 • www.chiefjosephdays.com or www.josephoregon.com La Grande • (541) 963-8588 • www.visitlagrande.com Milton-Freewater Chamber • (541) 938-5563 • www.mfchamber.com Pendleton Chamber • (541) 276-7411 • (800) 547-8911 • www.pendletonchamber.com Prairie City • (541) 820-3605 • www.prairiecityoregon.com Sumpter • www.historicsumpter.com Umatilla Chamber • (541) 922-4825 • www.umatillachamber.org Union County Tourism • (541) 963-8588 • (800) 848-9969 • www.visitlagrande.com Wallowa County Chamber • (541) 426-4622 • (800) 585-4121 • www.wallowacountychamber.com

Points of Interest

baker city ADLER HOUSE MUSEUM 2305 Main St. 1889 Italianate home with original furnishings. (541) 523-9308 ANTHONY LAKES MOUNTAIN RESORT BAKER HERITAGE MUSEUM 2480 Grove St. Interprets the rich history of Baker County.

(541) 523-9308 • www.bakerheritagemuseum.com Echo BLM OREGON TRAIL SITE CHINESE HOUSE / OR & N RAILROAD MUSEUM CORRAL SPRINGS TRAIL SITE ECHO CITY HALL / COMMUNITY CENTER ECHO HISTORICAL MUSEUM ECHO MEADOWS RUTS FORT HENRIETTA PARK HERITAGE TRAIL HISTORIC WALKING TOUR KOONTZ GRAVE OREGON TRAIL ARBORETUM OREGON TRAIL MARKER & SITES Elgin LOOKING GLASS FISH HATCHERY Located 20 miles north of Elgin at Palmer Junction. Take a drive through spectacular scenery to our scenic fish hatchery. (800) 848-9969 Heppner MORROW COUNTY COURTHOUSE MORROW COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & HERITAGE MUSEUMS MORROW COUNTY & UMATILLA FOREST SERVICE PARKS MORROW-GRANT COUNTY OHV PARK WILLOW CREEK DAM/RESERVOIR 165-foot-high flood control dam, roller compacted structure “the first in the world.” joseph WALLOWA COUNTY MUSEUM la grande INDIAN ROCK OVERLOOK Drive up into the hills above La Grande to a point overlooking the Grande Rounde Valley and Wallowa Mountains beyond. High clearance vehicle recommended.

(800) 848-9969 pendleton UMATILLA RIVER PARKWAY Enjoy the landscape & wildlife along this illuminated, paved path. Join the path anywhere along the south side of the river from Westgate to S.E. 8th Street.

EMIGRANT SPRINGS STATE PARK between Pendleton & La Grande on I-84. Emigrants on The Oregon Trail enjoyed this resting spot because of the sweet water in the springs.

Campsites, corrals for horses, trails and events. richland BROWNLEE RESERVOIR AND HEWITT PARK 2 miles from Richland off I-84, provides fishing access to the Brownlee Reservoir, which has some of the best lake fishing in Oregon.

(800) 523-1235 ritter RITTER HOT SPRINGS 60 miles north of John Day. Open May 1 Sept. 30, Ritter, Oregon. (541) 421-3846 Sumpter SUMPTER VALLEY DREDGE 30 mi. W. of Baker City off OR Hwy. 7. (541) 894-2486 • (800) 551-6949 • www.oregonstateparks.org SUMPTER VALLEY MUNICIPAL MUSEUM (541) 894-2314 • www.sumptermuseum.org Ukiah LEHMAN HOT SPRINGS Open year-round. 18 miles east of Ukiah on Hwy. 244. (541) 427-3015 UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST Camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, scenic driving. North Fork John Day Wilderness Area. (541) 427-3231 Umatilla hat rock state park is located near Umatilla on the Columbia River. Named by Lewis & Clark on their journey, Hat Rock is one of the only landmarks mentioned in the journals still visible.

The park includes a marina and boat launch, picnic areas and hiking trails, including a portion of the Lewis & Clark Trail. wallowa county SALT CREEK SUMMIT WINTER RECREATION AREA WALLOWA LAKE This beautiful mountain lake is a popular recreation destination with boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming, and other water activities. A state park allows overnight camping, picnicking & horseback riding. Winter sports include cross-country skiing and ice skating on Lake Joseph.

WALLOWA LAKE TRAMWAY is located on Highway 82 at Wallowa Lake. The tramway climbs to the 8,200-foot level on Mount Howard. It is among the steepest tram rides in the United States.

From this point, the peaks of the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area, the Seven Devils of Idaho and the rim of Hell’s Canyon are visible.

(541) 432-5331

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Calendar of Events

For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

JANUARY

ELGIN – Stampede Crab Feed HALFWAY Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race Layover HEPPNER – Town & Country Day JOHN DAY – Snow Flake Scramble Golf JOSEPH – Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race LA GRANDE – Children’s Winter Festival SUMPTER – Snowmobile Fun Day

FEBRUARY

ECHO – Red to Red Mtn. Bike Race ELGIN – Stampeders Crab Feed HELLS CANYON – Panhandle Snowmobile Club Annual Poker Run PENDLETON – Career Showcase SENECA – Poker Run SUMPTER – Snowmobile Club Poker Run

MARCH

BOARDMAN – Frostbite Golf Tournament ELGIN – Annual Banquet HALFWAY – Lions Club Annual Crab Feed HEPPNER – Annual Wee Bit O’Ireland Days HERMISTON – KUMA Home Show PGG Spring Spectacular IRRIGON – Curlews Return To Columbia Basin Walleye Spring Classic JOHN DAY – Oregon Hunter Association Banquet Strawberry Mountain Gun & Knife Show PENDLETON – 2-A Basketball Tournament Annual Kiwanis Kapers Grain Growers Spring Spectacular Sportsman Show SUMPTER – Snow Bust

APRIL

BAKER CITY – Celebrate Downtown BOARDMAN Spring Bass Challenge Fishing Tourney ELGIN – Community Center Auction Stampede Hall Gun Show HEPPNER – MS Walkathon HERMISTON – Home & Garden Show LA GRANDE – Arts For All Kids Opening Day Fishing Tournament Titanic Anniversary Dinner PENDLETON – Home & Garden Show SUMPTER – Snowmobile Club Hamburger Feed

MAY

BOARDMAN – Bass Open Fishing Tournament Cinco de Mayo Celebration ELGIN – Stampeders Steak Feed & Silent Auction HELIX – Heart Of The Country Rodeo HELLS CANYON – Annual Brownlee Crappie Tournament @ Hewitt-Holcomb Park HERMISTON – Cinco de Mayo HUNTINGTON – Catfish Derby JOHN DAY – High School Rodeo Home Garden & Outdoor Expo LA GRANDE – AG-Timber Parade Annual Spring Pow Wow & Friendship Feast MILTON-FREEWATER – Cinco de Mayo Junior Horse Show PENDLETON Century Ride Of The Centuries Bike Rally Frontier Collector Antique & Collectible Show Quilters Show PRAIRIE CITY – Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show Camp Logan Days SENECA – Annual Oyster Feed SUMPTER – Sumpter Community Flea Market Sumpter Valley Railroad Opens

JUNE

BAKER CITY Elkhorn Classic Bicycle Stage Race Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally BOARDMAN – Funtastic Kidz Summer Program CANYON CITY – 62 Days Gold Rush Run ELGIN – Riverfest

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ENTERPRISE – Enterprise Summer Fest HALFWAY – Baker County Fair Open Horse Show Hells Canyon Junior Rodeo HELLS CANYON – Annual Fireworks Fundraiser Gala @ Pat’s Park HEPPNER – Celebrate Heppner Weekend INDIAN LAKE – Annual Fathers Day Fishing Derby JOHN DAY – BMW Riders Of Oregon Rally JOSEPH – Festival Of The Arts Mountain High Broncs & Bulls Rodeo Oregon Mountain Cruise Car Show Quilt Show MILTON-FREEWATER – Frazier Farmstead Wine & Food Tasting Festival PENDLETON – June Cruise-In Old Iron Equipment Show PRAIRIE CITY – Bicycle Invitational RICHLAND – Eagle Valley Days & Quilt Show UNION – Eastern OR Livestock Show & PRCA Rodeo WALLOWA COUNTY – Tour Of Historic Barns WALLOWA LAKE – Fishing Derby WESTON – Pioneer Picnic

JULY

ATHENA – Annual Caledonian Games BAKER CITY – Miner’s Jubilee BOARDMAN 4th of July Celebration, Craft / Food Vendors Fun Run, Softball Tourney, Fireworks High Desert Marine Walleye Derby ELGIN – Stampede Rodeo HAINES – Haines Stampede Rodeo HALFWAY – July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza HERMISTON – Classic Car Show Community Funfest Takin’ It To The Street 3 On 3 Basketball ISLAND CITY – Bluegrass in the Blues IRRIGON – Watermelon Festival JOHN DAY – Demolition Derby Heaven Saints Motorcycle Rally Solwest Renewable Energy Fair JOSEPH – Chief Joseph Days Rodeo LA GRANDE – Union County Fair LOSTINE – Lostine River Run MONUMENT – Grasshopper Festival PENDLETON – 4th Of July Festival Bikers In The Blues Bike Rally Wildhorse Powwow PRAiRIE CITY – 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Bicycle Invitational SUMPTER – Sumpter Community Flea Market Sumpter Valley Railway Moonlight Ride WALLOWA – TamKaLiks Celebration WALLOWA COUNTY –Tour Of Historic Barns WALLOWA LAKE – Fireworks At Wallowa Lake Independence Day at Wallowa Lake Summer Fishtrap

AUGUST

BAKER CITY – Baker County Fair COVE – Art Festival & Cherry Fair ELGIN – Bike Rally @ Stampede Grounds ENTERPRISE – Sunrise Iron Tractor Show Wallowa County Fair GRANITE – Granite High Country Bash HELLS CANYON – Weekend Trail & Poker Ride @ Cornucopia Lodge HEPPNER – Morrow County Fair & Pro Rodeo HERMISTON – Farm-City Pro Rodeo Umatilla County Fair JOHN DAY – 4-H Horse Show Grant County Fair & Rodeo Grant County Horse Show JOSEPH – Bronze Bike Motorcycle Rendezvous LA GRANDE – Union County Fair MILTON-FREEWATER Muddy Frogwater Country Classic Festival PENDLETON – Gun Show World Aerobatic Competition PILOT ROCK – Community Days PRAIRIE CITY – Blast from the Past Classic Car Show Huckleberry Festival & Hop

WALLOWA COUNTY – Historic Barn Tour Sunrise Iron Antique Tractor Show

SEPTEMBER

BAKER CITY – Fall Festival, Dutch Oven Cook-Off BOARDMAN – Rollin’ on the River West Winds Open Golf Tournament ELGIN – Cycle Oregon Start/Finish Line Powder River Pistoleros Shoot-Out / Quilt Show ENTERPRISE – Hells Canyon Mule Days HALFWAY – Baker County Fair & Panhandle Rodeo HERMISTON Oregon Trail Appaloosa Club Horse Show IMNAHA – Canyon Days JOHN DAY – Grant County Airport Fly-In Grant County Quilt and Art Show JOSEPH – Annual Manuel Celebration PENDLETON – Cay-Uma-Wa Golf Tournament Main Street Cowboys Free Show Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Pageant Pro Bull Riders Westward Ho Parade RICHLAND – Annual Steak Feed SUMPTER – Sumpter Valley RR Moonlight Ride UMATILLA – Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament WALLOWA – Gun Show Nez Perce Art Show & Auction WALLOWA COUNTY – Historic Barn Tour WALLOWA LAKE – Alpenfest

OCTOBER

BAKER CITY – First Friday Art Walk Halloween Trick or Treat BOARDMAN – Community Halloween Party ELGIN – Harvest Festival HERMISTON – Altrusa Auction Hohe Wuste Oktoberfest Horse Sale Extravaganza JOHN DAY – Grant County Hot Air Balloon Festival MILTON-FREEWATER – Oktoberfest

NOVEMBER

HERMISTON – Chamber Vintner Dinner Ducks Unlimited Banquet Festival Of Lights & Parade Oyster Feed Wine & Cheese Festival JOHN DAY – Christmas on the Prairie LA GRANDE – Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting MILTON-FREEWATER – Mary Stewart Craft Show PENDLETON – Altrusa Bazaar Leather Crafters Trade Show Wildhorse Poker Round-Up PRAIRIE CITY – Christmas On The Prairie SUMPTER – Christmas Bazaar

DECEMBER

BAKER CITY – Twilight Parade and Tree Lighting Holiday Historic Homes Tour BOARDMAN – Holiday Bazaar ELGIN – Lions Club Light Parade / Gingerbread House Competition Stampeders Chili Feed HEPPNER – Stroll Heppner & Light Parade HERMISTON – Farm Fair Festival of Lights & Holiday Bazaar Festival of Trees JOHN DAY – Christmas Bazaar Festival of Trees Timber Trucker’s Light Parade LA GRANDE – Holiday Music Festival MILTON-FREEWATER Bright Lights Parade & City Tree Lighting Frazier Farmstead Victorian Christmas MT. VERNON – Christmas in Mt. Vernon PENDLETON – Christmas Carriage Parade Festival Of Trees Oregon Trail Classic Basketball Tournament SUMPTER – Christmas Parade Snowmobile Club’s New Year’s Eve Bonfire Chili Feed SVRY Christmas Train UNION – Historic Christmas Celebration

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Attractions Agness

Agness is an unincorporated community in Curry County. It is located near the confluence of two Wild and Scenic rivers — the Lower Rogue and the Illinois, and in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

The Agness post office was established October 16, 1897 and named after Agnes, the daughter of the first postmaster, and subsequently misspelled. The Agness area is popular for fishing and hiking.

Agness is served by one of only two rural mail boat routes still operating in the U.S. The other is along the Snake River in eastern Oregon.

The mail boat runs on the Rogue River between Gold Beach and Agness. Visit the museum, open from May through September, and stay at the Singing Springs Resort. The Resort is seasonal, but has cabins open year-round.

34501 Agness-Illahe Rd. Agness, OR 97406 (541) 247-6162 (877) 330-3777

Cabins Year-Round • Resort Seasonal

Specializing in Nature at it’s best with Rogue River fishing & float tubing nearby • Near Forest Service trails with excellent hiking • Access us by road/trail, Rogue Mail Boats or Jerry’s Rogue Jets

www.singingspringsresort.com Ashland

Located off I-5.

The world beats a path to Ashland from February through October for the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Eleven plays are presented throughout that time on three unique stages. Early reservations are recommended. While in town, take a backstage tour. Visit the many unique art galleries, antique shops and boutiques. Enjoy the beauty of nature at Lithia Park.

Historical Victorian homes are an attraction along with Southern Oregon State University’s Schneider Museum of Art. If you are a skier, nearby Mt. Ashland has 23 ski runs and 100 miles of cross-country trails.

Bandon Coast (photo courtesy Colleen Kennedy)

Bandon

Located on Coast Highway 101.

A charming friendly community, Bandon is also rich in awesome beauty and fun, exciting things to see and do.

The ocean shoreline at Bandon ranges in colors from blue to green to turquoise and will thrill you with its versatile calm to thunderous surf as it breaks against spiraling seastacks and huge monoliths. As you explore miles of beach on either side of the Coquille River, as it flows into the Pacific, you will be fascinated with the crashing surf, stacks and rocks to the south of the river and miles of straight beach and surf at Bullards State Park to the north.

Old Town is the place to go if you want great shops and gourmet dining.

Port of Bandon features a boat basin for pleasure craft, a commercial fleet, a launching ramp and bait and tackle shops.

You will enjoy two national wildlife refuges within the city limits, Oregon Islands and Bandon Marsh.

Motel Rooms • Beach Cottages • Beach Access 1865 Beach Loop Dr. S.W. Bandon, OR 97411

(800) 842-2407

www.sunsetmotel.com Broa Experience the wonders of the Availdband able Southern Oregon Coast & enjoy beautiful Bandon in the comfort of a fully furnished home!

(541) 347-3009 • 1-800-336-5693 www.coastalvacationrentals.com coastalrentals@yahoo.com

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Choose from 8 homes ~ For one person or a group On, above, or near the beach

Learn about the area’s history at the museum, go fishing, clamming or crabbing (depending on the season), horseback riding on the beach or visit the Bandon Fisheries retail market. Here you can buy the best in fresh fish and also watch it being processed.

Don’t miss seeing the historical Coquille River Lighthouse. The lighthouse, built in 1896 and restored in 1979, is on the original site. Probably one of the most exciting and famous places to visit is the West Coast Game Park. This original walk-through safari allows you to meet hundreds of uncaged, free-roaming wildlife.

Bandon is also home to the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. This world class resort has four championship courses. To learn more, visit the Bandon Chamber online at www.bandon.com

Located in Old Town D.D. Phones Continental Breakfast Cable TV • Free WiFi Excellent Fishing

Dining & Shopping Across The Street 460 Hwy. 101 • Bandon, OR 97411

(888) DRIFTWD • (541) 347-9022 driftwoodbandon@yahoo.com

Bandon Beach Riding Stables

Beach Rides • Pack Rides • Buggy Rides • Sunset Rides • All Ages Welcome • Handicapped Riders Welcome • Open All Year • 7 Days a Week • Rain or Shine

54629 Beach Loop Road • Bandon, OR 97411

(541) 347-3423

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Brookings Coast (courtesy Nathan LeClair)

Brookings - Harbor

Located on the southern most part of the Oregon coast on Hwy. 101, in the heart of America’s Wild Rivers Coast - 101 miles of Nature’s Best.

A photographer’s paradise, the Brookings - Harbor stretch of beaches and 11 miles of wooded trails and breathtaking views along the coastal headlands of Boardman State Park are without a doubt some of the most incredible experiences a vacationer could have.

Camping at Harris Beach State Park just north of Brookings is a real treat. The Brookings - Harbor Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to “Renew your spirit and reward your senses”.

This area is considered the “Banana Belt” of Oregon, with warm summer-like temperatures even in January.

You will find five varieties of Azaleas at Azalea Park or enjoy a myrtlewood grove or redwood trees in Loeb State Park. Other fun things to see and do while in Brookings - Harbor are: Ocean and river fishing for Salmon, Steelhead or a variety of rock fish, crabbing, clamming, beachcombing, shopping, whale watching, body and wind surfing and fine dining.

For more information, please contact the Brookings - Harbor Chamber of Commerce at (541) 469-3181 or visit us online at www.brookingsharbor chamber.com or www.facebook.com/BrookingsHarborOregon

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Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe is one of nine federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments in the State of Oregon. The Cow Creek Tribal Nation, located in southwestern Oregon, has nearly 1,390 members who are governed by an elected eleven member council known as the Tribal Board of Directors. The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe’s Use Area includes Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane Counties.

Charities in these seven counties have received almost $13 million from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation since its beginning in 1997.

2371 N.E. Stephens St. • Roseburg, OR 97470

(541) 672-9405 • (800) 929-8229) www.cowcreek.com

Expect the Best 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane • Canyonville, OR 97417 Exit 99 or 98 off I-5 • (800) 548-8461 Cow Creek UMPQUA Tribe

The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe of Indians, a sovereign nation,is located in southwestern Oregon. Its Use Area includes Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane Counties. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded almost $13 million to charitable organizations in these seven counties over the past fourteen years. Giving to communities is also accomplished through philanthropic activities supported by the Tribal Board.

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Tribal Board has eleven elected directors, including a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The Tribal Board maintains relations with local, state, and federal governments as well as community and businesses in their Use Area. The Tribe provides for its members and employees health with a comprehensive medical staff at the Cow Creek Health and Wellness Center.

The Tribe, operating under the name Umpqua Indian Development Corporation (UIDC), operates several businesses in the interest of supporting, continuing, and growing self-sufficiency. In addition to Seven Feathers Casino Resort, a partial list of UIDC operated businesses includes: Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center, Seven Feathers RV Resort, Umpqua Indian Foods, Ci Media Group, Rio Networks, Canyonville Cubbyholes, Umpqua Indian Utility Cooperative, Riverside Lodge and K Bar Ranches.

Seven Feathers Casino Resort

Seven Feathers Casino Resort is located at Exit 99 or 98 off I-5 near Canyonville, Oregon. The 300-room hotel offers a full service spa for the weary traveler. Well appointed rooms offer every amenity.

The casino features Nevada-Style gaming with over 1,300 slot machines, high stakes Bingo & Keno, and table games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Let It Ride bonus with Three Card Poker, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Texas Hold ‘Em Bonus, and Pai Gow Poker.

Four restaurants provide a wide option of dining choices. Across I-5, Seven Feathers Truck & Travel provides fuel and a convenience store for professional truckers and freeway travelers. Creekside Restaurant is open 24 hours a day. Seven Feathers RV Resort, one of this country’s premier RV resorts, is located directly behind Seven Feathers Truck & Travel.

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Skookum Hyak (Power Surge) is the name given by the Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe to this 33-foot tall bronze eagle sculpture. Skookum Hyak greets all visitors to Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon, located at Exit 99 off I-5. (photo courtesy Tyler Fitch)

Canyonville

Located on I-5.

Nestled at the foot of Canyon Mountain, this friendly town is full of nice surprises for the travelers and the residents. Accessibility to the town and nearby recreation areas is easy with Interstate 5 passing directly through town.

Each year in late August, the community celebrates its history with “Pioneer Days” featuring logging demonstrations and contests, music, arts and crafts and lots of great food. The celebration is held in “Pioneer Park”.

Canyonville boasts three beautiful parks, with camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking. There is an interesting assortment of antique shops, restaurants, motels and RV parking, the Pioneer Museum, and a fully equipped Smokey the Bear Visitor’s Center. Situated only 100 miles from many recreational areas, including Tiller Ranger District, Diamond and Crater Lakes, Canyonville Dam and the beautiful Oregon Coast, Canyonville is a good starting place for adventure.

cave junction

Cave Junction is a small town. It is the Gateway to the Oregon Caves National Monument and the commercial, service, and cultural center for a rural community of small farms, woodlots, crafts people, and families just living apart from the crowds. Approximately 17,000 people live in the Illinois Valley.

The valley we live in is in the basin of the Illinois River Valley and its tributaries. It is nestled in the mountains known as the Siskiyous in the Klamath Range at an elevation of about 1,329 ft. Cave Junction is directly west of the Medford/Ashland metro area and about half way between Grants Pass and the Oregon coast on Highway 199.

Cave Junction is a place where life is slower and residents enjoy being neighborly. Many people here volunteer their time with the schools, public councils and committees, and civic organizations.

Southern Oregon is forested with many small beautiful valleys where wineries, fruit, hay, and wood are the major products along with scattered small gold mines. Here tourists can explore the Oregon Caves National Monument and the rugged Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area with its unique biological landscape. You can see wildflowers that grow no where else on Earth in this protected region.

If white-water rafting is for you, enjoy the Illinois, the Rogue, the Klamath, and the Umpqua Rivers. Cross-country skiing and sledding are available approximately 40 minutes from Cave Junction. Downhill skiing is a 2 hour drive away and the beach is a scenic 55 mile drive through the Smith River Canyon and the Redwood Forest. To learn more about the Cave Junction area, visit www.cavejunction.com

Coos Bay (courtesy gabri_micha, Flickr)

40+ Cats • 17+ Different Species Guided Tours • Gift Shop (541) 592-2957 • www.GreatCatsWorldPark.com 27919 Redwood Hwy. • Cave Junction, OR 97523 Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise

Located near the Oregon Caves National Monument, the Giant Redwood Forest, ocean beaches, and pristine rivers; serving locally grown and raised organic foods, offering Technical Tree Climbing Adventures, a disc golf course, fishing, craft activities, nightly fire pit with marshmallows, and this is a birdwatchers paradise! Also available are hiking, white-water rafting, local wine tasting and more.

These are state-of-the-art tree houses, equipped with flushing toilets, hot water sinks, small refrigerator and hot water pots; showers are in a separate building near the main house. The kids will feel like they’re camping, you won’t! A prep area and gas grill are available if you wish to cook. Breakfast is included.

Open year-round with Winter Nesting Packages November through February, Mushroom Hunting Packages late October through early December. In the winter, the longer you stay the less you pay, two-night minimum in the summer months.

Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise

B&B

Setting the Standard for Tree House Excellence Unforgettable Vacation Memories Cave Junction, OR

541-592-4751 www.treehouseparadise.com Coos Bay / North Bend / Charleston

Located on Hwy. 101 with access from Interstate 5 via Highway 42 or 38. Southwest Oregon Regional Airport served by Horizon Airlines.

Oregon’s Bay Area is an ideal getaway. Year-round, as you explore these three communities and the surrounding areas, you will find fun and excitement. Winter brings storm watching and whale watching. With spring and summer come outdoor recreation. You can always find festivals, theatre productions and other events happening here. Once known as the largest lumber shipping port in the world, Coos Bay is the coast’s largest community.

Activities abound. Visit an art museum or attend a theater production. The Performing Arts Center at Southwestern Oregon Community College is a venue for many different types of entertainment. North Bend is home to the coast’s largest indoor shopping center and a maritime museum.

Nearby Charleston is the home of Shore Acres State Park, where some of the most photographed coastal views await. The botanical gardens, the former estate of North Bend founder, Louis Simpson, are unforgettable. Sunset Bay State Park offers protected swimming areas, tide pools and a scenic campground. Simpson Reef Overlook offers views of offshore Steller’s sea lions, harbor seals, northern elephant seals and an occasional whale, too. Nearby Bastendorff Beach County Park also has a scenic campground. It is open year-round and all sites are available on a first come basis.

A short drive to the east brings you to Golden and Silver Falls State Park where you can hike to the 200 foot high waterfalls. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve near Charleston has 4,700 acres “Locally Owned & Operated” of freshwater streams, upland forests, salt marshes, mudflats and openBay Area’s ONLY water channel with trails for hiking and an interpretive center.

Summer winds bring wind-surfers to the North Spit and the bay under Waterfront Motel the McCullough Bridge. Bird watchers enjoy Millicoma Marsh and the 275 E. Johnson Ave. • Coos Bay, OR 97420 wetlands on the North Spit.

Charter fishing boats take anglers out for Salmon or bottom fishing, clams can be dug on the beaches and crabs taken with crab rings on the www.edgewater-inns.com docks or from a boat. Rent an ATV and go riding in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, or take a dune buggy tour.

(541) 267-0423 • (800) 233-0423

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Cottage Grove Comfort Inn Currin Bridge, Cottage Grove (photo courtesy Sandy Horvath-Dori)

Relax Inn

Cable TV • High-Speed Internet • Phones • In-Room Coffee • Kitchenettes Available • Micro/Frig Available • Non-Smoking Rooms • Reasonable Daily & Weekly Rates • Major Credit Cards Accepted Located Off I-5

(541) 942-5132

1030 Hwy. 99 N. • Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Coquille

Coquille, Oregon is a friendly community tucked away along the banks of the Coquille River on State Highway 42 between Myrtle Point and Coos Bay/North Bend.

This little town is a gem waiting to be discovered with its beautiful historic homes, year-round fishing, and summer fun with the Gay 90s and performances of fine old melodrama at the Sawdust Theater on the corner of First & Adams.

Incorporated in 1885, Coquille (Kó-kél’) has remained the county seat since 1896. The town boasts a moderate climate, easy accessibility to the Coast (half an hour away), abundant fishing in the Coquille River, and an excellent hospital and emergency care facility. Quality education with an eye to the future is offered in our schools. The Coquille Valley Art Association offers exhibits and classes for the varied artists in our midst.

We have an excellent Community Center with a pool that is open for swimming during the summer. A wide variety of properties can be found at affordable prices. The Rivers Edge RV Park has 54 spaces overlooking the Coquille River. Spectacular scenery marks the drive to many parks throughout the county with day and overnight camping available. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking – we have it all, plus an active Senior Center for older citizens.

Coquille Chamber and Information Center • (541) 396-3414 • www. coquillechamber.net

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845 Gateway Blvd.

Cottage Grove, OR 97424 www.choicehotels.com

(541) 942-9747

1-800-4-CHOICE Cottage Grove

Located on I-5 in the middle of western Oregon.

Cottage Grove is nestled at the southern tip of the Willamette Valley, where the Cascade Mountains touch Oregon’s coastal mountain range.

In a ten minute drive you can be in the forest. In 30 minutes you can be in wilderness. The Bohemia Mining District, 30+ miles southeast, offers visitors a look at the area’s historic mining culture.

Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in the Cottage Grove area.

Opportunities for camping, cycling, fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and wilderness exploring are plentiful, and may prove irresistible to outdoor enthusiasts.

The new Row River Trail is a 16 mile, paved multi-use trail that begins near the city limits and follows an old railroad bed past Dorena Lake into the Cascades. The recent paving of forest service roads extends road cycling to Oakridge and to Blue River on the McKenzie by way of the Aufterhiede.

There are two lakes located just 10 miles from town. Dorena Lake and Cottage Grove Lake offer fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, and camping. Three public golf courses are in the Cottage Grove area. As the Covered Bridge Capitol of Lane County, Cottage Grove is home to six covered bridges. The covered bridges can be toured in a few hours and are less than ten minutes from the Historic Downtown area. The unspoiled Oregon Coast is only 90 miles away, featuring sand dunes, beaches and rocky shorelines.

Annual community events include the Cottage Grove Home Show, Cottage Grove Rodeo, Bohemia Mining Days, Chili Cook-Off, South Lane Cruisers Show, Buster Keaton Day, The Gathering of Gardeners, Cottage Grove Family Fair & Timber Carnival, and the Covered Bridge Festival.

There are many good restaurant venues in the Cottage Grove area, some offering live entertainment.

For more information, contact the Cottage Grove Area Chamber at (541) 942-2411 or e-mail: cgchamber@oip.net or visit our website at www. cgchamber.com

Creswell

Creswell, The Friendly City, is located in Lane County in the Southern Willamette Valley near the Coast Fork Willamette River between Eugene (10 miles North) and Cottage Grove (8 miles South). Creswell is located on the I-5 corridor at exit 182.

Creswell is known for its close knit community and annual events.

The biggest event, the Chamber of Commerce July 4th Celebration brings in an estimated 10,000 people for this day long event. Travelers have come from all over the United States to relive the “Old Time Celebration” from years gone by.

Other annual community events are: the Greet ‘n Treat (October); Library Car Show (summer); Dawgs Golf Tournament (summer); EAA Young Eagles Day (September); the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration (December); the Library Book Sale (Spring); the Presbyterian Harvest Dinner (fall), Kiwanas Kid’s Day (summer); and the Historical Society Spaghetti Feed (fall).

Other Creswell attributes include two parks, Garden Lake Park and Holt Memorial Park. The Creswell Hobby Field Municipal Airport is located east of I-5. Also worth mentioning are the surrounding well known wineries of the Willamette Valley – summer tours are available. Recreational activities include fishing, canoeing, cycling, golf, fitness gym, rafting, flight training, and skydiving.

For more information, contact the Creswell Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Center at (541) 895-5161 or e-mail creswell-cc@ centurytel.net or visit our website at www.creswellchamber.com

Dexter and Lookout Point Reservoirs

Combining to form lakes stretching seventeen miles in length, Dexter and Lookout Point Reservoirs provide excellent outdoor recreation in the stunning setting of the Cascade foothills. Fishing, sailing, water-skiing, camping and picnicking are available here.

The surrounding countryside is managed to provide habitat for several wildlife species including Bald eagles, wintering elk, osprey, Blacktail deer, upland game birds and waterfowl.

Eugene / Springfield

Located on I-5 in the Northern part of this Region.

The second largest metropolitan city in Oregon, Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and is a vibrant cultural center. Eugene is a city filled with friendly people, much sophistication and natural beauty as the Willamette River runs along-side many city parks.

The cultural attractions are numerous from concerts in the park, to many galleries and museums, to world-class performances at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. The Hult Center is home to the Eugene Symphony, Eugene Opera, Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Ballet Company, and Oregon Mozart Players. A variety of clubs around the city will provide almost every type of music a visitor could want. Eugene offers

“Weird and Wonderful: Lane County Highlights and Footnotes”

www.lanecountyhistoricalsociety.org (541) 682-4242 Museum Hours: Tues. - Sat.: 10 - 4 Closed Sun. & Mon.

49198 McKenzie Hwy. • Vida, OR 97488 (541) 822-3630 • www.eaglerocklodge.com • Three-Course Breakfast • Cozy Rooms View of the McKenzie River & Willamette National Forest

Eugene Bikepath (photo courtesy Jamie Hooper)

miles of running and hiking paths, which wind through many of the city parks such as Alton Baker Park along the Willamette River.

Displays of roses and rhododendrons can be seen in all their colorful glory at the Owen Memorial Rose Garden in Skinner Butte Park and Hendricks Park. If shopping is your vacation attraction, Eugene is a shopper’s delight. Choose from the open air bazaar of Saturday Market, specialty shops of downtown, at the Fifth Street Public Market, Oakway Center or the Valley River Center Mall.

Across the Willamette River and I-5, Springfield is a friendly city welcoming visitors to its own environment and personality. Mt. Pisgah Aboretum is a naturalist’s ideal way to vacation. Nature trails, river walks and outstanding views from the 1,516 foot summit are awaiting you. Local history is displayed for your enjoyment at museums, historic homes and more.

Florence

Located on Hwy. 101.

Bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Siuslaw River, the picturesque city of Florence is rich in early Oregon Coast history.

Visitors can experience the charms of a bygone era while browsing the restored storefronts in Old Town Florence’s shops and restaurants.

A tour of the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum highlights early Indian and pioneer history, visitors relive a time when the Siuslaw River was a major transportation and commercial waterway.

Florence is equally famous for its dazzling beaches. Honeyman State Park and South Jetty are favorites for beachcombing, exploring or just relaxing. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding through the surf, as well as the foothills of the coastal range. South of Florence is the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, a 47 mile ecosystem on the Pacific Coast.

The endlessly shifting patterns and towering dunes hold many surprises including freshwater lakes, streams, salt marshes and lush coastal forests.

This trip will lead you to Coos Bay. Florence enjoys a reputation for great regional dining and excellent lodging choices, from historic bed & breakfast inns to full service oceanside resorts.

Just south of the bridge in Florence on 5 acres of old growth Douglas Fir! • WiFi • Laundry On Site • Parking • Kitchen Suites • Cabins

85034 Hwy. 101 S. • Florence, OR 97439

541-997-2634 • 1-800-392-0441

www.parkmotelflorence.com www.OregonTravelRecreation.com •

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Hawk’s Rest Ranch at

Siskiyou West

Information & Reservations: 541-247-6423

www.siskiyouwest.com

17 mi. North of Brookings ~ 10 mi. South of Gold Beach www.indiancreek-rv.com (541) 247-7704 94680 Jerry’s Flat Road Gold Beach, OR 97444

Gold Beach

Gold Beach is a little town with lots to do. Sunny Gold Beach has more sun filled days than anywhere on the coast from San Francisco to British Columbia. We’re just 35 miles north of the California border located where the mighty Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean.

Gold Beach combines ocean, river, and forest activities plus fine dining, lodging, and RV resorts. Jet boat rides on the wild and scenic Rogue River, world class fishing, golf, miles of beaches for beachcombing and horseback riding, abundant wildlife, whale watching, art galleries, the largest book store on the coast, dramatic winter storms, festivals, or just peaceful relaxation, there’s something for everyone. Come experience the natural splendor of the Southern Oregon Coast in friendly Gold Beach, Oregon.

Gold Hill

Located off the I-5 between Grants Pass and Medford.

In the early 1860s, a large gold nugget was found northeast of the present day Gold Hill. Soon, the entire area was swarming with miners and merchants with dreams of striking it rich.

Visit the Gold Hill area to find a wealth of outdoor recreation including miles of hiking trails, beautiful scenic drives and the world famous Rogue River featuring fishing, rafting, kayaking and many other water sports.

While visiting Gold Hill, don’t miss The House of Mystery at the Vortex for a truly unique and memorable experience!

• Rv Park Surrounded by Trees & A Creek • Laundry Facilities • Showers • Cable Tv • Pets Welcome • WiFi • Children’s Outdoor Play Area • Rogue River Fishing • Local Beaches • Breakfast / Lunch Cafe • Helpful & Friendly Staff

Grants Pass

Located at I-5 and Hwy. 199.

Located on the legendary ‘wild and scenic’ Rogue River, Grants Pass is a classic river town with an abundance of activities, scenic beauty and warm hospitality. Visitors who have traditionally come to experience world-class fishing, white-water rafting and popular jetboat excursions are now discovering so much more diversity. Try Hellgate Jetboat Excursions to experience the wildlife and history of the Rogue River.

The historic downtown district offers an array of antique and specialty shops, art galleries, theaters and museums and a Saturday outdoor Growers’ Market. The following is a sampling of annual events held throughout the year: Boatnik Festival, Antique Street Fair, Back to the 50’s, Art Along the Rogue (street painting and music festival), Horse Racing, First Friday Art Night, The Grants Pass Half Marathon, Outlaw Cyclocross Series, Street Smartz Motorcycle Show and a variety of other activities. For much more information on events, shopping, lodging and dining, visit online at www.visitgrantspass.org To learn more and for help planning your trip, please contact the Grants Pass Visitor Information Center at (800) 547-5927, email to vcb@visitgrantspass.org or stop by the Visitor Center off of Interstate 5 at exit 58 or located downtown on the corner of 6th and G Streets.

Our standard amenities are anything but.

• Complimentary Breakfast • Pool & Hot Tub • High-Speed Internet • Pets Allowed

Rogue River

Experience the Wild & Scenic!

The Wild & Scenic Rogue River, known throughout the land as the heart of big rapids, even bigger fish, and massive fun flows through southern Oregon. Running with power and grace; through deep, jagged canyons, lush, green forests, and large, looming boulders, it powers a continuous, pulsing flow of rolling rapids and exploding white water; while also providing peace and serenity.

Get your blood flowing and heart pounding with a rafting experience of a lifetime down the “wild and scenic” portion of the Rogue River. Avid to novice rafters alike enjoy mile after mile of rafting options, from a mellow scenic river float to a pulse pounding white water workout.

If fishing’s your thing, you will love the fight of an Oregon Steelhead, Salmon, or Rainbow Tout on the Rogue River. It is celebrated for countless fly-fishing spots with record-sized fish that will grant you legendary status back home.

Best Western Inn At The Rogue

8959 Rogue River Hwy., Grants Pass, OR 97527 | 541.582.2200 1.800.238.0700 | www.bestwesternoregon.com Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Our standard amenities are anything but.

• Complimentary Breakfast • Pool & Hot Tub • High-Speed Internet • Pets Allowed

Best Western Grants Pass Inn

111 N. E. Agness Ave., Grants Pass, OR 97526 | 541.476.1117 1.800.553.Room | www.bestwesternoregon.com Each Best Western® branded hotel is independently owned and operated. ©2013 Best Western International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Rapid Pleasure

7725 Rogue River Dr. Shady Cove, OR Toll Free (888) 236-3096 (541) 878-2500 • (541) 878-2585

Guided Trips • Raft Rentals • Various Raft Sizes & Self-Bailing Rafts Available Reservations Recommended

Do It Yourself Rafting On The Rogue River

Hellgate Jet Boat Excursions

Located in the city of Grants Pass, Hellgate Jet Boat Excursions has provided access to the wild and scenic Rogue River since 1959.

These uniquely designed wide beam jet boats skim the water’s surface in less than 8 inches of water, while providing an adventure of a lifetime. Each trip is narrated by a professional Coast Guard licensed Captain who is sure to keep all ages entertained in a comfortable and safe environment.

All trips take you through spectacular Hellgate Canyon, where rock walls tower 250 feet above you and the water is nearly 100 ft deep. Wildlife viewing creates great photography opportunities for grazing deer, great blue Heron’s and Bald Eagles who are regular riverbank guests.

The ever-changing scenery will keep the attention of even the most serious adventurers with its beautiful wildflowers, indigenous trees and stunning rock formations. Of course you will also experience the thrill of Hellgate’s famous 360 degree spins and tricks that are sure to keep you cool on those hot summer days.

With five different trips to choose from and many daily departure times, Hellgate offers a trip for any schedule. Choices include: Whitewater Adventure, 2 Hour Scenic, Champagne Brunch, Lunch or Dinner trips. If you choose to dine, you will eat family style on relaxing lodge decks, overlooking the river at the beautiful OK Corral that is reserved exclusively for Hellgate guests.

When checking in at the Hellgate office, make time to grab a bite to eat at Hellgate’s River Rock Café and explore their one of a kind gift shop, ShopRiverRock, located upstairs with over 4,000 square feet of the most unique gifts and home décor in Southern Oregon.

To book the Northwest’s #1 River Trip call 1-800-648-4874 or visit www.hellgate.com. Excursions begin May 1st and run through September. Reservations are highly recommended. (photo courtesy Hellgate Jetboat Excursions)

Idleyld Park

Located about 22 miles from Roseburg on Hwy. 138.

Idleyld Park is pronounced “Idle-Wild”. This area is the perfect destination for anyone seeking waterfalls, nature hikes, mountain bike rides, or world-class steelhead & trout fishing. There are aproximately 23 waterfalls in this area to enjoy.

The North Umpqua Scenic Highway is one of the most beautiful highways Oregon has to offer. Deer and other wildlife abound. “The Narrows” is a great place to fish or to relax.

The Umpqua River flows through Idleyld Park and along Oregon State Scenic Highway 138. There are many places to stop and fish, swim, or relax along the way. There are miles of trails for hiking, biking, rafting, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and more! Crater Lake and Diamond Lake are only an hour away on Hwy. 138. See the majestic Mount Theilsen along the highway. Visit Idleyld Park for a winter wonderland spot with snowmobiling, sledding and more.

North Umpqua Resort 7 Units • River Swimming • Cable TV - HBO • Local Free Calling • Small Pets Okay • Private Fishing • Restaurants Nearby • Rates $35.00-$69.00 Hosts, The Watkins

23 Miles East of Roseburg

(541) 496-0149 23885 North Umpqua Highway • Idleyld Park, OR 97447 www.OregonTravelRecreation.com •

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Medford Balloons (courtesy Dav

id Cosand)

Myrtle Creek - Tri City

Medford... Come out and play!

Located on I-5 between Grants Pass and Ashland; 27 miles N. of the California/Oregon border.

Medford is a family-friendly, energetic sports town that definitely knows how to have fun! The newest addition to the sports community is the U.S. Cellular Community Park, a $30 million, 132-acre state-ofthe-art Sports Park owned by the City of Medford and operated by the Medford Parks and Recreation Department located between U.S. Highway 99 and Interstate 5 on the southern end of Medford. This complex has five softball/baseball fields, a five-field multi-sport complex, two fullsize baseball fields and two youth baseball/fastpitch fields. The complex was built for all-weather playing with fence-to-fence “Field Turf” synthetic grass playing surfaces – the second largest facility of its kind in the United States.

Medford’s mild climate and low annual rainfall make golfing a yearround delight. Exceptional championship and executive courses offer numerous golf experiences to challenge experts and beginners alike.

Tee it up and enjoy world-class golf, nestled in majestic scenery.

Each year thousands of racing fans travel from miles around to enjoy southern Oregon racing at its best. The Jackson County Sports Park is home to the Southern Oregon Speedway, Champion Raceway and the Southern Oregon Karter. These tracks feature drag racing, Alcohol Drags, Jet Funny Cars, Hot Rod Gassers, Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Super 4’s, Mini Stocks and kart racing.

To learn more, contact the Medford Chamber of Commerce at (541) 779-4847 or visit us online at www.medfordchamber.com

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Known as the “Gateway to the 100 Valleys of the Umpqua”, the Myrtle Creek - Tri City area is the center of many scenic and recreational opportunities.

The South Umpqua River is a fisherman’s delight. The Rogue River, Diamond Lake and Crater Lake, known to be the deepest lake in the United States and the seventh deepest lake in the world, are all easily accessible from Myrtle Creek - Tri City. Campers, vacationers and residents alike enjoy an 18-hole professional golf course, a 12-lane bowling center, spacious local parks and the fun and excitement of a casino, and two RV parks.

Myrtle Creek - Tri City is located along the I-5 corridor, 108 miles north of the California border and 80 miles east of the rugged Oregon Coast, which hugs the Pacific Ocean. Favorite local activities include fishing for Steelhead and Salmon, gold-panning, hiking, biking, walking tours and enjoying various festivals throughout the year.

For more information about the Myrtle Creek - Tri City area please call (541) 863-3037 or visit our website at www.myrtlecreekchamber.com

Oakridge / Westfir

Located 45 miles east of Eugene on Hwy. 58 between I-5 and U.S. Highway 97.

“Relax…Share with us the natural beauty that surrounds our Community”…is the invitation from the folks here.

Oakridge and Westfir have a combined population of 5,000 friendly people. These two beautiful communities, nestled in the heart of a river valley at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, have everything you could want for a relaxing yet stimulating vacation.

You will not want for activity while visiting this locale. Surrounded by the Willamette National Forest, a short distance from Cascades Recreation Area and the Umpqua National Forest and countless rivers, lakes and streams.

Try your hand at horseback riding, hiking, swimming or camp under the stars. Fish for Kokanee, Catfish, Trout, Crappie and Mackinaw. Or perhaps water skiing, kayaking or sailing is to your liking. In the winter, you can experience both downhill or cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or ice fishing.

Oregon Caves

The Oregon Caves was proclaimed a National Monument on July 12,1909 by President Taft. This is a rare marble cave filled with incredible, changing formations. Where water drips into the cave, decorations called dripstone are formed. Pendant decorations on the ceilings are called stalactites; formations growing upwards from the floors are called stalagmites.

In places where stalagmites and stalactites grow and fuse together, columns are formed. In contrast, water that seeped quietly over moist walls and floors deposited graceful calcite decorations called flowstone.

Over time new cave formations will add to the beauty and the mystery of the cave’s marble stone interior.

Come experience the mysterious beauty of the Oregon Caves. Open for tours March - November. For easy scenic access to the Oregon Caves, follow Redwood Highway 199 from Grants Pass on I-5 or Crescent City on Coast Highway 101 to Cave Junction.

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Located Hwy. 101.

Centered in Reedsport with Florence to the north, and Coos Bay to the south, you’ll find a unique and complex 47 mile ecosystem on the Pacific Coast that are unlike any other sand dunes in the world. Desertlike landscapes, lakes, rivers, ocean and forest blend together creating diverse ecosystems and spectacular beauty.

Of the 31,500 acres in the recreation area, 14,300 are designated open sand and riding trails for off highway vehicles. Sea winds create endlessly shifting patterns and mountains of towering sand dunes that can reach up to 400 feet high and over a mile in length.

Different recreation uses in different areas allow all visitors to enjoy the dunes “their way” – camping, hiking, beachcombing, off-highway use, horseback riding, photography, or simply enjoying nature. With 14 trails, 13 campgrounds and many day use sites, the Oregon Dunes offers plenty of choices for visitors. Administered by the U.S. Forest Service.

Country Hills Resort

Best Kept Secret in Oregon Cabins w/ Kitchens • Motel • WiFi Creekside Camping • RV Sites 12 Miles from Oregon Caves

Great Place for Family Reunions & Group Events

(541) 592-3406 592-3406

Reservations: (888)

www.countryhillsresort.com Phoenix

Phoenix is centrally located in the beautiful Rogue Valley. The Rogue Valley boasts beautiful and diverse landscapes.

The Phoenix area offers rivers, mountains, and mountain lakes. Several areas, such as the California Redwoods, Rogue River, Mount Ashland Ski Area, Pacific Ocean beaches, Oregon Caves, and Crater Lake National Park are all just a short drive away.

300 Peartree Lane Phoenix, OR 97535

(541) 535-4445 (800) 237-8466

I-5 Exit 24, • 1 Blk. E. on Fern Valley Rd. Turn Right (S) on Pear Tree Lane 46 Single & Double Rooms • Complimentary Breakfast • 27” Flat Screen TV • Wireless Internet • Iron / Board, Coffee Pot, Hair Dryers • Free Local Calls • Guest Laundry • No Pets

Port Orford

www.americasbestinnmedford.com

Oregon Dunes (photo courtesy OCVA, Flickr)

Located on Highway 101, N. of Gold Beach.

Port Orford is nestled in a coastal cove on the southern Oregon coast only 70 miles north of the Oregon/California border on coast Highway 101. The town is surrounded by forests, turquoise rivers, freshwater lakes, uncrowded beaches and fresh ocean air. It is in the area known as the “Banana Belt” because of the mild weather year-round. You can never run out of superlatives to say about Port Orford nor can you ever run out of things to do.

The range of facilities is quite broad including oceanside campgrounds, upriver hideaways, cozy bed & breakfast inns and family priced motels.

Restaurants and shopping are superb. People come here to relax, walk deserted beaches and be inspired by the ever changing views of 30 miles of coastline.

www.OregonTravelRecreation.com •

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Winchester Bay RV Resort

Spectacular views and world-class amenities can be found at the Winchester Bay RV Resort at Salmon Harbor Marina in beautiful Winchester Bay Oregon. River, bay and marina views, visitors with RVs have discovered there’s no better place to vacation on the Oregon Coast.

Winchester Bay RV Resort offers 138 full hook-up sites, two super sites, a nine-hole chipping and putting green, bike and walking paths and the newly constructed Marina Activity Center (MAC) for private and public events and resort customer gatherings all next to water.

Our restrooms and laundry facilities are the cleanest you will ever experience in an RV park. Paved streets and sites are beautifully landscaped. Overflow camping and trailer storage also available. Keep in touch with family and friends through free WiFi service. Easy access to Salmon Harbor Marina, which offers an additional 100 + self-contained sites right on the harbor with over 500 moorage slips, two full service boat launches, fuel dock with marine sewer pumpout and dump station, restrooms and shower facility, upland fuel and propane station with nonethanol fuel available for cars, trucks, ATVs, boats.

Most Common Comments by Our Customers: · By the water and cleanliness of the entire facility · Peaceful clean Park · Great places to walk dogs · Beautifully kept with great views · All the beauty here; this Park is pristine · We enjoyed every aspect of our stay · Found the park to be perfect in every way · Great location for walking and biking For reservations at Winchester Bay RV Resort, please call us at (541) 271-0287. For information on moorage please contact the Salmon Harbor Marina Office (541) 271.3407 ext 301 or visit us on the web at www.winchesterbayrvresort.com or www.salmonharbormarina.com

Reedsport / Winchester Bay

Reedsport / Winchester Bay is the heart of the Oregon Dunes.

Nestled at the foot of the tallest dunes in America, our charming community also boasts world class fishing in ocean, rivers and lakes. Forty miles of undisturbed ocean-front awaits each treasure hunter and admirer of sunsets. Adventure seekers can catch a wave on a board or a dune on an ATV. Don’t miss our unique shops, galleries and gourmet restaurants during your visit.

Salmon Harbor in Winchester Bay attracts thousands of recreational enthusiasts annually for fishing, crabbing, clamming, boating, camping and more. Restaurants, shopping, a cannery, antiques and art galleries too!

Be sure and visit the historic Umpqua River Lighthouse where tours are offered. We’re home to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 40 miles of beaches and towering sand dunes for ATV riding or hiking. Our annual “DuneFest” draws thousands of ATV enthusiasts and spectators for one of the largest off-highway events in the nation.

Go golfing at the public country club, swimming at the community pool, play tennis, or look for whales that summer off our coastline. Great shopping, gourmet restaurants, family rate motels and superb RV or tent camping sites abound. See the sights, or just relax and unwind…we want to make your vacation unforgettable.

To learn more, please contact the Reedsport / Winchester Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 247-2155 or visit our web site at www. reedsportcc.org or www.winchesterbay.org

Hwy. 99 at 101 N.E. Main Winston, OR 97496

(541) 679-6736

www.winstonsafariinn.com

• Open Year-Round • Clean • Comfortable • A/C • Wireless Internet • Satellite TV • HBO & Starz • In-Room Coffee, Micro/ Fridge • Commercial Rates • Smoking & Non-Smoking Available • Truck Parking • Near Wildlife Safari & Restaurants

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Roseburg / Winston

Located on I-5.

Roseburg is the hub of Southern Oregon, where unforgettable adventures await you. You can climb a mountain, raft a river, or catch a salmon in some of the most picturesque settings in the Pacific Northwest.

Take a self-guided tour. Catch those elusive rainbows! Douglas County is full of water wonderlands all for your enjoyment.

Your first stop on this exciting tour is up the North Umpqua River at the Colliding Rivers Viewpoint. Here the North Umpqua and Little River crash head-on and emerge as a larger river.

Unpack your fishing rods and cameras as you continue up the North Umpqua. Feast your eyes and feet on numerous waterfalls and hiking trails instead. Swim, boat, fish, hike or just relax at Diamond Lake or Lemolo Lake. Or move on to magnificent Crater Lake National Park. Because there is so much to see, Crater Lake could be a day trip in itself.

Take a country drive through covered bridges and visit our historical sites. Douglas County is full of wonderful things for visitors to do and see.

This area has a lot to offer. To learn more, call the Roseburg Visitors Information Center & Convention Bureau at (800) 444-9584 or visit www. visitroseburg.com Contact the Winston Visitor Information Center at (541) 679-0118, or visit their website www.winstonoregon.net

Calendar of Events

For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

JANUARY

CHARLESTON – Whale Watching COOS BAY – Quilt Run 101 COQUILLE – Annual Chocolate Fantasy Florence - Winter Folk Festival GOLD BEACH – Pacific Coast Whale Watching GRANTS PASS – Gun & Knife Show MEDFORD – PBA Mens Singles & Mixed Doubles Southern Oregon Wedding Expo ROSEBURG – Umpqua Valley Round-Up WINCHESTER BAY – Whale Watching

FEBRUARY

BROOKINGS - HARBOR – Clam Chowder Cook-Off CHARLESTON – Charleston Crab Feed CRESWELL – Sweet Night Out EUGENE – Oregon Asian Celebration GOLD BEACH – Pacific Coast Whale Watching South Coast Writer’s Conference GRANTS PASS – Sheriff’s Posse’s Horse Show JACKSONVILLE – Chinese New Year MEDFORD Jackson County Sportsman & Recreation Show Rod & Custom Show Southern Oregon Spring Home Show REEDSPORT Wine, Beer, Seafood, Music Festival ROSEBURG – Chocolate Wine Walk Diamond Lake, Mt. Bailey Snowmobile Poker Run Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby WINCHESTER BAY – Whale Watching

MARCH

BANDON – Italian Saxophone Quartet BROOKINGS - HARBOR Beachcombers Festival Coos Curry Home Show COOS BAY Southcoast Dixieland Clambake Jazz Festival FLORENCE – Home & Garden Show GOLD BEACH – Pacific Coast Whale Watching GRANTS PASS – First Crush Greatest of the Grape Gun & Knife Show Sheriff’s Posse’s Horse Show JUNCTION CITY – Daffodil Drive & Festival MEDFORD – Oregon Cheese Festival Southern Oregon Antique & Collectibles NORTH BEND – Oregon Dune Mushers’ Mail Run Southcoast Dixieland Clambake Jazz Festival REEDSPORT – Whale Watching ROSEBURG – Custom Car Show Greatest of the Grape Spring Antique Show Spring Craft Fair WINCHESTER BAY – Whale Watching

APRIL

BANDON – Annual Wine & Cheese Extravaganza COOS BAY – Arbor Day Celebration Home Show Florence – Florence Goes Green Fair GLIDE – Wildflower Show GRANTS PASS – Spring Garden Fair Taste of the Rogue JACKSONVILLE – Woodlands Assoc. Hike-A-Thon MEDFORD – Master Gardner Spring Fair Pear Blossom Run, Parade, Street Fair NORTH BEND – Rhododendron Show ROSEBURG – Barrel Tasting Tour Glide Wildflower Show Umpqua Valley Quilt Show VIDA – McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival

MAY

BROOKINGS – Annual Azalea Festival CENTRAL POINT – Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo CHARLESTON – Rhododendron Sunday COOS BAY – Historical Walking Tour of Downtown COTTAGE GROVE – Home & Garden Show EUGENE – Sasquatch Brew Fest Wildflower & Music Festival FLORENCE – Rhododendron Festival GOLD BEACH – Art, Seafood & Wine Festival Garden Club Spring Flower Show

GRANTS PASS – Annual Native American Arts Festival & Mother’s Day Powwow Antique & Collectible Street Fair Boatnik Festival Home Improvement Show Spring Wine Stroll JACKSONVILLE – Starthistle Fly-Over Paragliding JUNCTION CITY – Pet Parade Function 4 Junction Cruise MEDFORD – Art In Bloom Festival Rogue Valley Soccer Cup Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Show MERLIN – Merlin Magical Parade MYRTLE POINT – Bull Bash Rodeo NORTH BEND Annual Extravaganza Of Barbershop Harmony OAKLAND – Annual Antique Car Show & Shine REEDSPORT – Memorial Day Celebration ROSEBURG – Barrel Tasting Tour Downtown Art, Wine Walk RUCH – Buncom Day (Ghost Town) VENETA – Fern Ridge Wings & Wine Festival

JUNE

ASHLAND – AAUW Garden Tour BROOKINGS - HARBOR Mid Summers Day Herb Fest CHARLESTON – Rose Sunday COOS BAY – Maritime Art Exhibit COQUILLE – Gay 1890s Celebration & Parade COTTAGE GROVE – Bike Fest EUGENE – Alpaca Festival of Oregon & Fleece Show Black Sheep Gathering Oregon Bach Festival FLORENCE – Wings & Wheels GRANTS PASS – A Rose Show Artists & Authors Fair BBQ, Blues & Microbrews Car, Truck & Motorcycle Festival Frog O’Faire Children’s Festival National Rooster Crow Weekend Rogue Valley Piecemakers Quilt Show Shooting Competition Summer Artisans’ Faire Whitewater, Beer, Cheese & Chocolate JACKSONVILLE – Taste of Summer Britt Opening Rat Race Paragliding/Hand Gliding MEDFORD – A Taste Of History Medford Cruise Oregon Quarter Horse Show Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo MERLIN – Antique Tractor & Engine Show MYRTLE CREEK Lions Club Chili Tasting & Judging NORTH BEND – Forestry & Fisheries Festival & Bay Area Lumberjack Competition REEDSPORT – Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship ROSEBURG – Annual Koi Show Free Fishing Weekend Lamb Show & BBQ South Douglas Rodeo Umpqua Valley Arts Festival WINSTON – Trader Days

JULY

ASHLAND – Old Fashioned 4th Of July BANDON – Old Fashioned 4th Of July BROOKINGS - HARBOR Curry County Fair Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration Southern Oregon Kite Festival CANYONVILLE – Classic Car & Graffiti Weekend CENTRAL POINT – 4th Of July Parade & Celebration Jackson County Fair CHARLESTON – Oregon Coast Musical Festival COBURG – Coburg Golden Years COOS BAY – Oregon Coast Musical Festival COTTAGE GROVE Bohemia Mining Days Celebration Chili Cook-Off Cottage Grove Rodeo Town & Country Garden Tour CRESWELL – 4th Of July Celebration & Parade

EUGENE – Art & The Vineyard FLORENCE – Independence Day Festival GOLD BEACH – Curry County Fair Party at the Port GRANTS PASS Fabulous 50’s Celebration HARRISBURG – Old Fashioned 4th JACKSONVILLE – Children’s Festival Museum Quilters Show LOWELL – Blackberry Jam Festival MEDFORD – Children’s Festival Jackson County Fair Red, White & Boom Rogue Valley Balloon Rally MYRTLE CREEK – Summer Festival NORTH BEND – Jubilee Festival OAKLAND Community Parade & Picnic Barbecue REEDSPORT – Triathlon Races / Oceanfest ROSEBURG – Graffiti Week Hometown Fireworks Riddle Sawdust Jubilee SUTHERLIN – Rodeo & Stampede veneta – Oregon Country Fair WINCHESTER BAY – Dunefest July 4th Fireworks Ocean Festival Triathlon Race WINSTON – 4th of July Fireworks

AUGUST

BROOKINGS - HARBOR – Festival Of The Arts Wild Rivers Salmon Festival & Ocean Derby CANYONVILLE – Pioneer Days CHARLESTON – Charleston Seafood Festival Salmon Barbeque COOS BAY – Blackberry Arts Festival COTTAGE GROVE Western Oregon Expo / Family Fair & Carnival CRESWELL – Coast Fork Cowboy Festival EUGENE – Lane County Fair GOLD BEACH – Annual CAF Indian Creek BBQ Annual Rogue River Salmon Derby Annual Salmon B. Jammin’ Derby Firemen’s Breakfast Garden Tour GRANTS PASS – Josephine County Fair JACKSONVILLE – Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts JUNCTION CITY – Scandinavian Festival MEDFORD Aaron Lambert Memorial Scholarship Car Show St. Anthony’s Annual Portuguese Festival Thunderstruck Extreme Bike Show World Of Wine MYRTLE POINT – Coos County Fair NORTH BEND – Farwest Lapidary & Gem Show REEDSPORT – Dune Fest ROSEBURG – Celtic Highland Games Douglas County Fair Henry Goes Wine SUTHERLIN – Blackberry Festival WINCHESTER BAY – Crab Bounty Hunt Dunefest Kool Coastal Nights Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree

SEPTEMBER

AGNESS – Gathering of the People Powwow BANDON – Cranberry Festival Salmon Derby BROOKINGS - HARBOR Slamin Salmon Ocean Derby (Labor Day) CENTRAL POINT Battle of the Bones Microbrew Festival CHARLESTON – Dahlia Day Oregon Shorebird Festival COOS BAY – Annual Bay Area Fun Festival Coos Sand ‘n’ Sea Quilt Show Cruz The Coos Prefontaine Memorial Run Silver Spurs And Diamonds Art Auction/Dinner COTTAGE GROVE – Gathering Of Gardeners FLORENCE – Chowder Blues & Brews Festival of Books Rods-N-Rhodies Car Show

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For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

GOLD BEACH – Annual Festival of Quilts Annual Oregon Coast Cycling Festival Gold Beach Brew & Art Fest GRANTS PASS – Chili & BBQ Cook Off JACKSONVILLE – Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts MEDFORD – A Taste of Harry & David Harvest Fair & Micro Brew Festival Multicultural Fair Ride the Rogue Southern Oregon Antique & Collectibles Southern Oregon Fall Home Show MYRTLE POINT – Harvest Festival REEDSPORT – Tsalila - Umpqua River Festival ROSEBURG – Art, Wine & Music Festival Gem & Mineral Show Gun & Knife Show Showcase of Homes WINCHESTER BAY – Art by the Bay Crab Bounty Hunt Salmon Derby WINSTON / DILLARD – Melon Festival

OCTOBER

BANDON – Salmon Derby BROOKINGS - HARBOR – Coastal Quilt Fest Oktoberfest CHARLESTON – Orchid Day COQUILLE – Octoberfest & Pie Contest COTTAGE GROVE – Buster Keaton Days Oregon Covered Bridge Festival CRESWELL – Greet-N-Treat Festival DRAIN – Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market EUGENE – Mushroom Festival GOLD BEACH – Hathaway Jones Tall Tales Festival GRANTS PASS – Art Along the Rogue Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kidz Costume Run Tap Walk COQUILLE – Annual Rotary Auction Harvest Moon Follies

GRANTS PASS – Art Along the Rogue JACKSONVILLE – Cemetery Tours Harvest Halloween Parade MEDFORD – Bite Of The Rogue Valley Jazz Jubilee State Of Jefferson Alpaca Show MYRTLE CREEK – Downtown Halloween Street Fair South Umpqua Valley Fall Balloon Fest NORTH BEND – Boo Boogie Bash ROSEBURG – Antique Show Neewollah Parade

NOVEMBER

ASHLAND – Festival Of Lights BANDON – Bella Sorella Health Fair & Open House BROOKINGS - HARBOR Community Holiday Bazaar CHARLESTON – Holiday Lights & Open House COOS BAY – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony FERN RIDGE – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Florence – Celebrate Arts!

Veterans Day Parade GOLD BEACH – Annual Calico Bazaar GRANTS PASS – Magical Musical Christmas Murals Wildlife Images Open House JACKSONVILLE – Victorian Christmas Parade MEDFORD – Clayfolk Pottery Show & Sale Gingerbread Jubilee Rogue Valley Railroad Show NORTH BEND – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony OAKLAND Celebrate the Season Art, Wine, and Antique Walk REEDSPORT Holiday Bazaar & Gingerbread House Contest ROSEBURG – Craft Fair Festival Of Lights & Holiday Village Nutcracker Ballet Veteran’s Day Parade

DECEMBER

ASHLAND – Candlelight Tour Of Homes BANDON – Celebration Of Lights Christmas Bells BROOKINGS - HARBOR Nature’s Coastal Holiday Light Show Whale Watching CHARLESTON – Mac’s Run COOS BAY – “Sounds Of Christmas” COQUILLE – Christmas Lighting Contest Tour of Homes Christmas in Coquille FERN RIDGE – City Wide Holiday Craft Bazaar Florence – Holiday Festival GOLD BEACH Christmas Craft Fair & Community Bazaar GRANTS PASS – Downtown Christmas Parade Rogue Winter Fest The Nutcracker HARRISBURG – Parade of Lights JACKSONVILLE Victorian Christmas Celebration JUNCTION CITY – Parade of Lights LEABURG – Christmas Bazaar At Leaburg MEDFORD – Providence Festival Of Trees Winter Light Festival MYRTLE CREEK – Winter Festival NORTH BEND – Holiday Craft Bazaar OAKLAND – Old Fashioned Christmas REEDSPORT – Holiday Bazaar Whale Watching ROSEBURG – Christmas Fair Festival of Lights Festival of Trees Timber Truckers Light Parade SPRINGFIELD – Christmas Parade SUTHERLIN – Toyland Christmas Parade WINCHESTER BAY – Holiday Bazaar Holiday Tour of Homes Whale Watching

Points of Interest bandon BANDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM BULLARDS BEACH STATE PARK is 2 miles north of Bandon on U.S. 101. (541) 347-3501

SEA LION CAVES, 11 miles north on U.S. 101, is the only year round mainland home for wild Steller sea lions. These mammals can be observed in their natural surroundings.

SIUSLAW PIONEER MUSEUM

central point CRATER ROCK MUSEUM DOGS FOR THE DEAF LILLIE BELLE FARMS ROGUE CREAMERY SEVEN OAKS FARM

gold hill THE OREGON VORTEX, Exit 43 from the north, Exit 40 from the south thru Gold Hill, is the site of The House of Mystery. Balls appear to roll uphill, short people seemingly get taller, and visitors are unable to stand upright. Guided tours. (541) 855-1543

coos bay OREGON CONNECTION SUNSET BAY STATE PARK is 24 miles northeast in the Coast Range. Two waterfalls, both about 100 feet high, and an old growth myrtlewood forest highlight its 157 acres. Camping, cabins, hiking and beach access are available. (541) 888-4902 cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE MUSEUM COVERED BRIDGE TOUR DORENA / COTTAGE GROVE LAKES IRIS VINEYARDS SAGINAW VINEYARDS eugene KING ESTATE WINERY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Silvan Ridge / HINMAN VINEYARDS florence DOLLY WARES DOLL MUSEUM

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jacksonville CHILDREN’S MUSEUM JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORY North bend COOS COUNTY HISTORICAL / Maritime MUSEUM Reedsport SAND DUNES this unique and complex 47 mile ecosystem on the Pacific Coast is unlike any other sand dunes in the world.

UMPQUA DISCOVERY CENTER Springfield LIVELY PARK SWIM CENTER Umpqua national forest DIAMOND LAKE in the Umpqua National Forest offers fishing, swimming, camping, horseback riding, hiking and hunting.

Snowmobiling, Nordic and alpine skiing, innertubing and sled dog racing provide enjoyment throughout the winter and spring.

Diamond Lake has picnic sites, comfort stations, an area playground and swimming beach.

Area Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Centers Ashland Chamber • (541) 482-3486 • www.ashlandchamber.com Bandon Chamber • (541) 347-9616 • www.bandon.com Bay Area Chamber • (541) 266-0868 • www.oregonsbayarea.org Brookings - Harbor Chamber • (541) 469-3181 • (800) 535-9469 • www.brookingsharborchamber.com Canyonville Information Center • (541) 839-4258 • www.cityofcanyonville.com Central Point Chamber • (541) 664-5301 • www.centralpointchamber.org Charleston Visitors Center • (541) 888-2311 Coburg Area Chamber • (541) 682-7850 • www.coburgoregon.org Colliding Rivers Information Center • (541) 496-0157 Coos Bay/North Bend Promo & Conventions Bureau • (541) 269-0215 • (800) 824-8486 • www.oregonsadventurecoast.com Coquille Chamber & Information Center • (541) 396-3414 • www.coquillechamber.net/ Cottage Grove Chamber • (541) 942-2411 • www.cgchamber.com Creswell Chamber • (541) 895-5161 • www.creswellchamber.com Drain Chamber • www.drainoregon.org Eugene Chamber • (541) 484-1314 • www.eugenechamber.com Fern Ridge Chamber • (541) 935-8443 • www.fernridgechamber.com Florence Area Chamber • (541) 997-3128 • www.florencechamber.com Gold Beach Chamber • (541) 247-0923 • www.goldbeachchamber.com Gold Beach Visitors Center • (800) 525-2334 • www.goldbeach.org Grants Pass Chamber • (541) 476-7717 • www.grantspasschamber.org Grants Pass Visitors & Convention Bureau • (541) 476-5510 • www.VisitGrantsPass.org Illinois Valley Chamber • (541) 592-3326 • www.cavejunction.com Illinois River Valley Visitor Center • (541) 592-4076 • ivcdo.projecta.com Jacksonville Chamber • (541) 899-8118 • www.jacksonvilleoregon.org Junction City - Harrisburg • (541) 998-6154 • www.jch-chamber.org Lane County Oregon • (541) 484-5307 • (800) 547-5445 • www.travellanecounty.org Medford Chamber • (541) 779-4847 • www.medfordchamber.com Medford Visitor Information Center • www.visitmedford.org Myrtle Creek Chamber • (541) 863-3037 • www.myrtlecreekchamber.com North Bend Visitor Center • (541) 756-4613 • www.oregonsbayarea.org Oakridge/Westfir Chamber • (541) 782-4146 • www.oakridgechamber.com Phoenix Chamber • (541) 535-6956 Port Orford Chamber • (541) 332-8055 • www.portorfordchamber.com Reedsport/Winchester Bay Area Chamber • (541) 271-3495 • (800) 247-2155 • www.reedsportcc.org • www.winchesterbay.org Rogue River Chamber • (541) 582-0242 • www.rogueriverchamber.com Roseburg Chamber • (541) 672-2648 • www.roseburgareachamber.org Roseburg Visitors Info. Center & Convention Bureau • (541) 672-9731 • (800) 444-9584 • www.visitroseburg.com Springfield Area Chamber • (541) 746-1651 • www.springfield-chamber.org Sutherlin Visitor’s Center • (541) 459-5829 • www.el.com/to/sutherlin Winston Visitor Information Center • (541) 679-0118 • www.winstonoregon.net Rafting the Rogue River (photo courtesy Zachary Collier)

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NEVADA

Attractions

Odell Lake (photo courtesy Susan Griffin)

Crescent, Gilchrist, Chemult, Crescent Lake Junction, Diamond Lake Junction & Odell Lake

Located off of Hwy. 97 and Hwy. 58 North Klamath Region.

These small towns lie in the Central Oregon region amidst abundant recreation and beautiful Cascade scenery. The area is a wonderful place year-round…with nearly 300 days of sunshine, it just cannot be beat!

There’s great fishing, hunting, bird watching, water sports, hiking, biking and, of course, plain old relaxation.

Among the many recreational activities in the area, you may take a day trip and travel northwest about 88 miles along the beautiful Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. It winds its way around many lakes, Mt. Bachelor and through Bend. To complete the loop, follow Hwy. 97 about 45 miles back to the town of Crescent.

The biggest attraction for these towns is the easy access to and from Crater Lake! Just a short drive down Hwy. 97, west on Hwy. 138, then south on Rim Drive will take you all the way around the lake on the beautiful Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway.

Don’t forget about the Crescent, Odell, Davis and Miller Lakes for great fishing, camping and boating. This is also the area to find Salt Creek Falls, the second highest waterfall in Oregon.

A must-do event is the renowned Gilchrist Cruise And Summer Fun Day. It is held annually the third Saturday of July and features Classic Car displays, Poker Run, booths/crafts, food, games, etc.

There is a mini mall, antique shops, RV parks, motels and great restaurants in the North Klamath Region.

For winter recreation, come and watch the World Class Chemult Sled Dog Races, which are held annually the last weekend in January.

For information on the many things to do in the North Klamath Region, visit the North Klamath County Visitors Center online at www. northklamathcounty.org

Chiloquin

Located on U.S. Highway 97, north of Klamath Falls.

As you are driving to Crater Lake you will come to the town of Chiloquin.

This little community offers camping, fishing, hunting or take a scenic tour that may very well be the drive of your life. Dotting the area are several resorts that will be a family memory in your photo album. Many of them offer canoe rentals, paddle-boats, fishing boats, horseshoe pits, croquet and are very accommodating.

The fly-fishing in this area is world famous with streams, rivers and lakes filled with rainbow trout. Just a short distance up Hwy. 97 is Collier State Park and Logging Museum. Step back in time and tour the logging exhibits, go camping on Spring Creek and the Williamson River, or have a picnic under the majestic canopy of Ponderosa pine.

For more information, phone Klamath County Tourism toll free at (800) 445-6728.

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The Christmas Valley / Fort Rock Basin Area

Are you ready for a great high-desert adventure? Christmas Valley / Fort Rock Basin Area is the place to go.

Fort Rock State Natural Area is a must-see on your desert trek. The view is amazing from inside the caldera.

Devil’s Garden will give the adventurous soul a chance to discover the violence that shaped this land.

East of the town site of Christmas Valley sit the spectacular Shifting Sand Dunes and Lost Forest. The dunes are well known for camping and ATVing. Lost Forest is a unique, old growth Ponderosa forest over 40 miles from the nearest area that is suited for its growth. Hike through to marvel at its existence.

Silver Lake is a small community sitting at the base of Hagar Mountain featuring a forest service fire look out tower. It is the gateway to a variety of outdoor activities. Fishing the local reservoirs, hunting, camping, and hiking the improved trails are just a few of the possibilities.

Summer Lake area is a good place to view migrating waterfowl and shore birds such as Canadian geese, snow geese, many varieties of ducks, swans, and a multitude of others.

For more information about visiting this spectacular and diverse area, please visit www.christmasvalley chamber.org maintained by the Christmas Valley Chamber of Commerce (541) 576-3838.

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P.O. Box 148 • Christmas Valley, OR 97641

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Crater Lake

Located in south central Oregon.

No vacation in the Pacific Northwest is complete without a visit to Crater Lake. It offers a splendid family adventure. At 1,932 feet deep, the lake is the deepest in the United States and the seventh deepest in the world. Its depth and clarity account for the renowned blue brilliance of its waters.

Crater Lake is set inside the caldera of a collapsed volcano which makes this one of the world’s natural wonders. The famous color of the water results from its crystal clarity and remarkable depth.

Cleetwood Cove Trail provides the only access to the lake itself.

There are many campgrounds, lodges and resorts along with gift shops and restaurants.

The park offers visitors a wide array of activities and ways to enjoy the lake. Follow Rim Drive, stopping at scenic viewpoints and picnicking spots. Hike spectacular nature trails to mountain peaks, through forests and meadows of wildflowers. Learn the natural history of the park from rangers who give narrated hiking tours and evening programs at an area campground.

For those interested in wildlife, the park is home to a variety of animals including black bears, deer, pine martens and magnificent elk. Regularly scheduled boat excursions give you a close-up look at such lake features as Wizard Island and the Phantom Ship, plus singularly impressive views of the caldera from 800 to almost 1,900 feet down inside.

The park is open year-round. During the winter months, deep snows magically transform the vista, and scenic trails make it a cross-country skiers paradise. For awesome natural beauty, whether for a day or longer, this area is never a disappointment.

For more information, visit the National Park Serivce online at www. nps.gov/crla

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Lodging with a spectacular view of the North Umpqua River!

River Vista Vacation Homes

Located on Hwy. 62 southeast of Crater Lake.

On the way to Crater Lake, stop by Fort Klamath and enjoy this little town which is filled with enthusiasm about the land, wildlife and their history in agriculture. Several quaint resorts in the area offer a restful bed for the weary traveler. The local grocery store will pack a picnic lunch for you to enjoy at a dappling stream on the way up to Crater Lake.

Established in 1863 the Fort Klamath Military Post was the first in the region and is now a Museum and Park. The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway All American Road winds its way through this region and is a destination within itself. Nearby, at the north end of Agency Lake stop at the Wood River Wetlands and enjoy the chance to go hiking, canoeing and horseback riding or just enjoy the wildlife viewing.

For more information on this area phone the Klamath County Department of Tourism toll free at (800) 445-6728.

Crater Lake Ranger (courtesy kw.traveller, Flickr)

Fort Rock Valley

Fort Rock was formed some five to six million years ago when volcanic material erupted through an existing lake in an explosive burst of steam and molten rock. The ring of material left behind, called a maar, is the remains of this explosive event.

Near Fort Rock in 1938, Dr. Luther Cressman, University of Oregon anthropologist, discovered 75 sagebrush sandals and other artifacts belonging to a people who inhabited the Fort Rock Valley over 9,000 years ago. The materials were found beneath a layer of volcanic ash that spewed from Mount Mazama (now known as Crater Lake) approximately 6,000 years ago.

The people who used these sandals lived in a very different landscape.

Rather than the dry, harsh environment we see today, residents lived on the shore of a vast lake that extended some forty miles to the east.

Marshlands provided lush vegetation, waterfowl and abundant food sources for these people. Eventually climatic conditions changed as glaciers retreated and the lake level slowly dropped.

Homesteaders drawn to eastern Oregon in the early 1900s found this area a lot different than those 9,000 years ago. In the harsh desert, rainfall alone would not support the crops the homesteaders planted. Although they survived in the first few years with above normal precipitation, most farms were abandoned by the 1930s. When the crops died, so did the fortunes and dreams of most of the early settlers.

In 1938, Congress passed the Bankhead Jones Act which turned the land back to Federal ownership. The old fencelines and decaying buildings along the byway illustrate the failed dreams of these early homesteaders.

A few homesteaders did make a go of it, and many of today’s ranches are run by the descendants of the pioneer families.

A museum re-creates the past with restored buildings and dwellings from the homestead era.

Fort Rock & Pioneer Village (photo courtesy Bruce Fingerhood)

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Klamath County Museum (courtesy

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Crater Lake (courtesy kw.traveller, Flickr)

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Klamath Falls

Located in south central Oregon on U.S. Highway 97, south of the turn off to Crater Lake.

If you want to keep busy or just relax during your vacation, Klamath Falls is the place to go. There are many innkeepers that are waiting to welcome you. Scenic tours on an old fashioned paddlewheel or jet boat excursions on Klamath Lake might be what you are looking for or hike on one of the wonderful nature trails in Moore Park.

The Link River Nature Trail is where you can see many wildlife inhabitants as you meander on the path. Historic adventures begin with a guided tour of the Baldwin Hotel Museum or visit the Favell Museum with western art or Indian Artifacts.

You may want to take a ride through downtown Klamath Falls on a trolley reminiscent of days gone by with stops at antique shops and art galleries. The list of activities, goes on and on.

To learn more, please contact the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce at (541) 884-5193 or visit us online at www.klamath.org

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LAKE COUNTY OREGON The Oregon Outback

Lake County residents are sure proud of their “slice of heaven” here in the Outback. I’m a Lake County resident also, I moved away 8 years ago and had tried to get back every day since, In July I finally got the opportunity and I feel like I’m finally home again. I lived in Bend for 2 years prior to moving back and when people would ask where I’m from, when I said Lakeview and I couldn’t wait to get back, they looked at me incredulous. You see, there’s so much more to Lake County than the drive through town on the way to Reno… I’ve lived in many states and counties and Lake County is by far the prettiest with the most to offer.

It’s a rugged beauty here, you need to get off the beaten path and explore. We have lakes with all kinds of fish, hunting, bird watching, swimming, hiking, rock hounding, the only geyser in the Pacific Northwest, hot springs galore, waterfalls, downhill and x-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, sand dunes, petroglyphs, museums, hang gliding, rodeos, B&B’s, restaurants, lodges, motels and the best vacation cottages and cabins.

It’s all here, there’s no place like it in the world. We’re the “tallest” town in Oregon with the highest elevation and we’re also the “friendliest” town. Residents here can’t wait to share their knowledge, they stop you on the street to say “hi” and “where are you from?” You can’t help but love it here, it’s definitely “God’s Country.” ~ by Audrey E. Henry

Lakeview

Located on U.S. Highway 395.

Lakeview and the entire area is a perfect destination vacation. There is something for everyone here. The town elevation of 4,800 ft. gives rise to their slogan “Tallest Town in Oregon.” Lakeview is at the highest elevation of any incorporated town in Oregon.

Special features include Abert Rim, the highest exposed geological fault (2,000 feet high and about 30 miles long) in North America, Old Perpetual Geyser, erupting every 90 seconds, 60 feet upward, and Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, a 275,000 acre wildlife haven and home of a large herd of prong horned antelope, big horn sheep and deer.

Lakeview and surrounding areas have abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in nearby mountains and desert country. The contrasts in scenery brings a sizeable number of people to the area. Visitors fish, hunt, ski, swim, boat, camp, golf, rockhound, prospect, and generally tour the sights.

The most popular event is the Lake County Fair and Round-Up held every year over the Labor Day weekend in September. This event is said to be the oldest and largest amateur rodeo in the West. Gaining in popularity is the Hang Gliding Festival the 4th of July week.

The vast open spaces, perfect thermals for launching and friendly climate attract pilots from across the U.S. and some foreign countries.

To learn more, visit the Lake County Chamber website at www.lake countychamber.org Chewaucan River (courtesy Lake County Chamber)

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Area Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Centers Christmas Valley Chamber • (541) 576-3838 • www.christmasvalleychamber.org Klamath County Dept. of Tourism • (541) 882-1501 • (800) 445-6728 • www.discoverklamath.com Klamath County Chamber • (541) 884-5193 • www.klamath.org Lake County Chamber • (541) 947-6040 • www.lakecountychamber.org North Klamath Co. Visitor Center • www.northklamathcounty.org

State Parks & Recreation Areas BOOTH STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR – Located on OR 66, 12 miles west of Lakeview. Picnic tables, drinking water and modern restrooms. No fee.

(800) 551-6949

Christmas Valley (courtesy gutshot45_70, Flickr)

CHANDLER STATE WAYSIDE – Located on U.S. 395, 16 miles north of Lakeview. Park has picnic tables, drinking water, flush toilets and access to Crooked Creek. No fee. (800) 551-6949 COLLIER MEMORIAL STATE PARK – Located off U.S. Hwy. 97, 30 miles north of Klamath Falls. This park features an outdoor museum of historic logging equipment and a relocated pioneer village. Open April-October 31. Features 50 full hook-ups and 18 tent sites. Laundry facilities. Fee charged. (541) 783-2471 or (800) 551-6949 FORT ROCK STATE PARK – Located off OR 31, 2 mi. northwest of the town of Fort Rock. Fort Rock is actually an ancient volcanic crater with a half mile hiking trail inside the crater. Historians believe an Indian population lived here about 10,000 years ago. (800) 551-6949 GOOSE LAKE STATE PARK – Located off U.S. 395, 14 miles south of Lakeview. Park provides hot showers, fireplaces, electrical hookups, telephone and dump station. Open mid-April to October. (800) 551-6949 JACKSON F. KIMBALL STATE PARK – Located on OR 232, 3 miles north of Fort Klamath at the headwaters of the Wood River. Open mid-April to October 31. (541) 783-2471 or (800) 551-6949 OC & E WOODS LINE STATE TRAIL – Located on OR 39, Klamath Falls.

This is Oregon’s longest linear park! This 100 mile rail-to-trail conversion is built on the old railbed of the Oregon, California and Eastern Railroad beginning in Klamath Falls, extending east to Bly and north to Sycan Marsh. Trail is paved between the Klamath Falls Trailhead and Hwy. 39.

No fee. (800) 551-6949

Points of Interest chiloquin UPPER KLAMATH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE harbors egrets, herons, white pelicans and other waterfowl. Canoe trails traverse the refuge. (530) 667-2231 Christmas Valley CRACK IN THE GROUND & HOLE IN THE GROUND DEVIL’S GARDEN fort klamath FORT KLAMATH MUSEUM Fort rock FORT ROCK HOMESTEAD MUSEUM FORT ROCK STATE PARK klamath falls FAVELL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART & INDIAN ARTIFACTS OC & E WOODS LINE STATE TRAIL

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lakeview ABERT RIM, 20 miles north of Lakeview, is one of the outstanding geological wonders of North America. This earth fault is over 2,000 feet high and some 30 miles long.

HART MOUNTAIN NATIONAL ANTELOPE REFUGE 270,000 acres 65 miles northeast, protects bighorn sheep, bobcats, golden eagles, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, sage grouse and other native wildlife.

OLD PERPETUAL GEYSER is 1 mile north of Lakeview. As the only active geyser in the West, it shoots 60 feet in the air every 90 seconds.

SCHMINCK MEMORIAL MUSEUM WARNER CANYON SKI AREA tule lake LOWER KLAMATH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, at Tule Lake, 47,600 acres 3 miles east off U.S. 97 on SR 161 on Hill Rd., provides shelter for large numbers of migratory waterfowl, including thousands of snow geese. (530) 667-2231

Calendar of Events

For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

JULY JANUARY SEPTEMBER

CHEMULT – Chemult Sled Dog Races KLAMATH FALLS – Hangover Handicap Run Sagebrush Rendezvous Art Show

FEBRUARY

KLAMATH FALLS – Annual Klamath Cattlemen’s Assoc. Bull & Horse Sale Winter Wings Festival LAKEVIEW Snowfest & Snowmobile Jamboree

MARCH

CHILOQUIN – C’wam Ceremony KLAMATH FALLS Annual Klamath Rock Gem Show LAKEVIEW – Irish Days Celebration

APRIL

KLAMATH FALLS Jefferson State Shooter’s Gun Show Mazama Mountain Man Rendezvous

MAY

BONANZA – Memorial Day Barbecue KLAMATH FALLS – Dog Fanciers Dog Show Great Northwest Pro-Rodeo High Desert Trail Riders Packing Clinic Southern Oregon Indian Rodeo Taste of Klamath

JUNE

KLAMATH FALLS Children’s Free Fishing Clinic Klamath Kinetic Living History @ Collier State Park OC & E Woods Line National Trails Day LAKEVIEW – Garden Tour Junior Rodeo

CHILOQUIN – Chiloquin Rodeo CHRISTMAS VALLEY July 4th Parade, Events And Fireworks & Demolition Derby FORT KLAMATH Cutting Event at Mebane Ranch GILCHRIST Cruise & Summer Fun Day KLAMATH FALLS 4th of July Street Fair, Parade and Fireworks Firecracker Sailboat Regatta Kruise of Klamath & Sock Hop LAKEVIEW – Crazy Days Festival of Free Flight Fire Cracker Cash Bash & Trophy Dash Hang Gliding Festival O’DELL LAKE – Canoe Races PAISLEY – Mosquito Festival

AUGUST

CHILOQUIN – Klamath Tribes Restoration Celebration Powwow & Rodeo CHRISTMAS VALLEY Great Outback Race & Ranch Rodeo CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK Crater Lake Rim Run FORT KLAMATH – Cattle Dog Trials Cutting Event at Mebane Ranch KLAMATH FALLS Annual Brats, Brews and Blues Event Klamath County Fair & Rodeo Sentry Eagle Fighter Jets LAKEVIEW Classic Car Cruise & Hangar Hop Lake County Fair & Round Up Outback Mtn. Bike Race Rockhound Show Tallman Rock & Gem Show

FORT ROCK Homesteader’s Reunion HILDEBRAND Threshing Bee KLAMATH FALLS Loggers Breakfast @ Collier Park NPRA Regional Finals Rodeo LAKEVIEW Round Up & Fair (Labor Day Weekend)

OCTOBER

CHRISTMAS VALLEY Fall Festival KLAMATH FALLS OIT Haunted House & Trick or Treat Hall Taste of Oregon’s Best MERRILL Klamath Basin Potato Festival

NOVEMBER

KLAMATH FALLS Klamath Art Association Annual Holiday Showcase Monster Truck Madness Veterans Powwow LAKEVIEW Holiday Fair

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS VALLEY Children’s Christmas Party Light Parade KLAMATH FALLS Bull Mania & New Year’s Party JSSA Gun Show LAKEVIEW Holiday Fair Lighted Parade

Traveling Safety Tips

• Whether you’re going 50 miles or 5,000 miles, always leave an itinerary with someone you know well and trust.

• If you are traveling by car or RV, always service / inspect your vehicle or have it inspected by a qualified mechanic. Don’t get stuck needing repairs or maintenance while on the road. At a minimum this inspection should include:

• Engine fluids • Overall running and operational condition • Transmission and drive train operation and fluid levels

• Tire tread, wear, and air pressure, Don’t forget the spare • Lights and signals • Horn • Windshield wipers

• Glass and mirrors • Take a list of any medications you are taking, and your physicians contact information • Don’t forget allergy medications, and if you wear medical bracelets or necklaces, put them on • Cell phone and charger • Phone number list or phone book • Always have a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle when traveling. At a minimum this should include:

• Flashlight • Basic tools • Jumper cables • High-visibility vest • Tire chains in the winter

• Reflective triangles or flares (Flares can be dangerous, and cause fires) • Gloves • Blanket • Always carry a First Aid Kit. • Carry a 2 ½ lb. or larger fire extinguisher (ABC Classification) and know how to use it • Your clothing should be appropriate for the weather conditions. If you’re traveling in adverse weather conditions, be prepared for the worst case scenario.

• Have a detailed map • Travel with your lights on • Always wear your safety restraints, and make sure your passengers do as well If you should breakdown • Get off the road, as far as the road’s edge and safety permits • Turn on your four-way flashers • It’s usually safest to remain in your vehicle. If you must get out, stay back, away from the shoulder of the road and the traffic • Wear your high-visibility vest when changing tires, and have a flashlight on to make you more visible at night • Put out the reflective triangle Have a safe trip! ~ Safejary www.worksafetyservices.com

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Attractions Harney County

Located where U.S. Hwys. 395 and 20 converge.

Covering 10,132 square miles, Harney County is advertised as “Big Country”. Vast rangelands, a huge wildlife refuge, and the 9,670 foot high, 30 mile long specter of Steens Mountain support the claim. You have easy access to local events, shops, restaurants and motels. Overnight camping is available at private facilities in Burns and Hines.

You can enjoy recreational and special events all summer long, ranging from the Country Music Jamboree and Obsidian Days in June, to balloons flying and rock & rollers rocking in July. The first full weekend in April is the John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival, visit www.migratorybirdfestival.com for more information. In August see the wonder of the Steens Rim Run, the second highest 10K race in the United States, finishing at 9,700 feet.

Enjoy a western barbecue at the Frenchglen Jamboree. In September, come to the Harney County Fair, Rodeo and Race Meet, a week-long celebration with the people of Harney County.

There is a great little golf course in Hines for a relaxing afternoon, a swimming pool to cool off in during the summer, and a number of fine restaurants for your evening dining pleasure.

Malheur Lake, a major nesting and feeding stop on the Pacific Flyway is the centerpiece of 183,000 acre Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. More than 320 bird species have been counted on the refuge which is 32 miles south of Burns off Oregon Highway 205. The refuge headquarters, on the south shore of the lake, includes a museum displaying nearly 200 mounted bird specimens. Photographers and bird watchers can find birds in the fields between Burns and Harney and Burns and Malheur Lake.

Information and a refuge map are available at the headquarters. Harney County is an ideal place to escape the rat race, enjoy outdoor activities and quiet country life. It is the perfect place to do some camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, photograhy, birdwatching, rock-hounding, hiking and just kicking back and relaxing.

Cattle are still big business on the century-old ranches south of Burns.

You can still see traditional old west cattle drives in the Blitzen Valley. Harney County is the kind of place you thought no longer existed…but it does.

Stay awhile and enjoy! Learn more online at www.harneycounty.com

Burns

Located in Harney County at the Jct. of U.S. Hwy. 20 east-west and Hwy. 205 north-south, 132 miles west of Ontario, 130 miles east of Bend.

Burns is probably the most undiscovered and unexplored area of Oregon. Harney County is rich with wonderful things to do and Burns is the county seat.

e Birding, Nature and Cultural Tours and Workshops e Professional Guides and Renowned Presenters e Discover Malheur National Wildlife Refuge & Surrounding Areas.

APRIL 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2013 Burns, Oregon (541) 573-2636 www.migratorybirdfestival.com

Harney County (photo courtesy lyzadanger, Flickr) Visitors have easy access to local events, shops, restaurants and motels. Overnight camping is also available. Visit a casino, where you’ll receive red carpet treatment. Burns is more than just a rest stop on the way to somewhere. Burns is a nice community with plenty of activity for the visitor. The town boasts of four municipal parks, a public swimming pool, three tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, a fascinating historical museum and a close proximity to recreation areas in all directions. Come enjoy the hot springs located 25 miles east of Burns. The warm, friendly people who live here will help you truly enjoy your stay.

For more information, contact the Burns / Harney County Chamber at (541) 573-2636 or visit their website at: www.harneycounty.com

Fields

Fields is a small unincorporated community in Harney County, located 112 miles south of Burns.

Despite the town’s small size, it is the commerce center for the area’s ranches and the largest community between Denio, Nevada 22 miles to the south and Frenchglen, Oregon 52 miles to the north.

• Cafe • Motel • Store • Post Office • Gas • Diesel • Propane • Liquor Store

541-495-2275 Hours:

Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cafe 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Store Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cafe/Store Call for Winter Hours Nov. 1 - Jan. 31 Frenchglen

This tiny town, due south of Burns on Hwy. 205, offers a snapshot of ranch country. It is the gateway to Steens Mountain.

The Peter French Round Barn, a unique structure built in the late 1870s, was used originally as a place to break horses during long, hard winters.

A hundred feet in diameter, it was designed and constructed by local cattle baron Peter French and is now located on state park lands in Happy Valley. Next door is a visitors center, home of Jenkins’ Historical Tours, the Jenkins Family Museum, and a gift shop.

The historic Frenchglen Hotel, along Hwy. 205, is a historic eightroom hotel built in the 1920s. It offers accommodations from mid-March to mid-November.

Frenchglen Hotel & Restaurant & Drover’s Inn

The Historic Frenchglen Hotel Takes You Back To A Simpler, Quieter Time

“Gateway To Steens Mountain”

39184 Highway 205 • Frenchglen, OR 97736 www.oregonstateparks.org/park_3.php

(541) 493-2825

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Jordan Valley

Located in the southeastern corner of Oregon on U.S. Hwy. 95.

Jordan Valley is located on U.S. Highway 95, between Idaho and Nevada in Southeastern Oregon. The Jordan Creek Valley is the center for an active cattle raising community, with around 20,000 head shipped annually. Grain, hay and sheep take a lesser importance.

Game is plentiful, with antelope, deer, pheasant, geese, quail, duck, chukkars and Sage grouse offering a variety of hunting. Jordan Valley is the center for many fascinating side trips. Scenery of the area has been compared to places as magnificent as the Grand Canyon. Succor Creek Canyon is a scenic canyon, with many interesting rock formations.

Antelope Reservoir has Trout fishing and boating. Owyhee Reservoir has good fishing. Leslie Gulch has rock formations and Big Horn sheep which may be viewed. Owyhee Breaks is from Mahogany Mountain with a view BE FO ST IN OD WO THE RLD

(541) 586-2295

Cabins R.V. Park • Gas 24-Hour AAA Towing

Restaurant • General Store On The Owyhee River Beautiful Downtown Rome Oregon 3605 U.S. Hwy. 95 S. • Jordan Valley, OR 97910 (Rome)

comparable to the Grand Canyon. Jordan Crater was active less than 500 years ago. Rome Cliffs has fascinating rock formations resembling Castles. Everywhere you can find petrified wood, Indian relics, agates, crystals, etc. All can be found in Jordan Valley.

Out of Jordan Valley at what was Inskip Station is the gravesite of one of the most famous babies of the 19th century. Jean Baptiste Charbonneau (called Pomp by William Clark) was the son of Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau. Jean Baptiste went on to live a colorful life which included a sojourn in Europe where he became fluent in several languages. His 61st year found him in the goldfields of California. Hearing of a gold strike in Montana, Jean Baptiste started out but got only as far as Innskip Station in Southeast Oregon, where he contracted pneumonia and died in 1866. The gravesite was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Restaurant and Bar

European Style Bed & Breakfast

• Basque & American Food • Daily Specials • Gift Certificates • Meals To Go

(541) 586-2800 • henryenterprises@netscape.com 306 Wroten St. • Jordan Valley, OR 97910

Nyssa – Thunderegg Capital of the World

Nyssa is situated on the Snake River, where the Oregon Trail enters Oregon, 50 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho. We offer many types of outdoor recreation including fishing, camping, hiking, water sports, and hunting. We are approximately one hour from snow skiing resorts, mountain biking trails, and much more. The Nyssa business community offers unique and specialty shopping. Historians will appreciate our museum of local history, with an emphasis on our agricultural heritage. Situated on the Oregon Trail, historians can visit trail ruts at Keeny Pass, located just outside of town, and other points of interest along the Oregon Trail.

Nyssa’s Snake River Landing is situated on the Idaho-Oregon Snake River Water Trail, with a boat dock and park on the river, less than ¼ mile from downtown.

A 30-minute drive will take you to the Owyhee Dam for picnicking in the park, sightseeing at the Dam, a museum regarding the building of the Dam and the Owyhee Irrigation Project, and fishing in the lake for Bass, Crappie and Catfish. The Owyhee River is well known for fly-fishing for Brown Trout.

The Thunderegg is the official state rock of Oregon and Nyssa is known as the Thunderegg Capital of the World. Each year, the Nyssa Chamber hosts “Thunderegg Days” the second full weekend in July – three days of fun, with vendors (rock and local artisans), entertainment, dinners, car show and a quilt show. Each day, our rock expert leads a tour to hunt for thundereggs, petrified wood and other types of rocks specific to this region.

Like us on Facebook at ThundereggDaysFestival. Also the second weekend in July is the Nyssa Nite Rodeo, an Idaho Cowboys Association rodeo. Nyssa flower baskets provide an inviting look to the main thoroughfares during the summer months and the Nyssa Scarecrow Contest in October adds a bit of whimsy as well as celebrating fall and the harvest. Nyssa lights up the holidays in December with our Nite Lite Christmas Parade (second Saturday in December), business window and residence decorating contests.

Nyssa is a small rural city with a friendly community of 3,000. We have great schools, which have been rated among the highest in the State of Oregon. We would love to have you visit us; new businesses are welcome, or just stop and say “Hello”. Go online, to www.nyssachamber.com and learn more about us. Our web site includes a calendar of events and our monthly newspaper, “About Town”. Give us a call at (541) 372-3091 - we’d love to meet you!

Open Daily 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

625 E. Idaho Ave. • Ontario, OR 97914

• Home-Style Breakfasts • Buffalo Burgers • Kids Menu • To Go Orders Available

Next to Rodeway Inn • Plenty of Parking

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

876 S.W. 4th Ave. Ontario, OR 97914 (541) 889-8012 • (866) 989-8012 www.ontariochamber.com 94

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Open 7 Days A Week • 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Sundays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Waldo the Scarecrow (courtesy Nyssa Chamber)

Ontario

Located on Interstate 84.

Ontario is nestled on the lush banks of the Snake River and is proud to be the first Oregon city you encounter when traveling west from the Idaho border. Once you enter the uniquely rugged landscape of the Treasure Valley, you will come to understand why many people never want to leave.

Those who choose to live here understand the meaning and importance of a quality, family oriented lifestyle. Thus, the community reflects the energy, distinction, and diversity of the surrounding geography.

I-84 Exit 376A • 615 E. Idaho Ave. • Ontario, OR

(541) 889-9188

www.rodewayinn.com/hotel/or178 • Free Continental Breakfast • On-Site Restaurant • Outdoor Heated Pool • Free High-Speed Internet Access

Ontario is the kind of laid-back town you dream about when you want to get away from the hectic schedule of a busy, big city lifestyle. It is a town where you will find the people are genuine, authentic, friendly, and down to earth. It is a town with a fascinating history, rich traditions, and a diverse population.

Ontario boasts a myriad of recreational activities for all ages, interests and skill levels within driving distance from its downtown area. Here you can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, golfing, camping, sport fishing, bird watching, kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding and much more.

There are also 61 acres of lush parks within the city, so there are many opportunities to just enjoy the landscape.

Ontario is a city full of things to do, places to see, and four distinct and beautiful seasons, so anytime you choose to visit will be the perfect time.

Visit us on our website at www.ontariochamber.com

(541) 889-6449

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

876 S.W. 4th Ave. • Ontario, OR 97914

(541) 889-8012 • toll free 866-989-8012 info@ontariochamber.com www.ontariochamber.com

• Museums • Aquatic Center • Movie Theater • Abundance of Outdoor Recreation • Seasonal Farmers Markets • Community Concerts • Fun Events Year-Round • Historical Mural Tours • Oregon Trail History • City, State & Recreational Parks

Fax: (541) 889-4261 • Lowest Weekly Rates • Recently Remodeled Rooms • Commercial or Group Rates • Free Local Calls • Swimming Pool • Cable Tv with Hbo • Walking Distance to Restaurants & Lounges • Complimentary Coffee • Truck Parking

88 N. Oregon • Ontario, OR 97914 676 S.W. 5th Ave. Ontario, OR 97914 (541) 889-8191 info@4rcc.com www.4rcc.com

Where Rivers ~Museum~Theater Converge and ~Japanese Garden ~Conference & Cultures Unite Event Center Steens Mountain

Located S. of Burns off Hwy. 205.

Steens Mountain, an unusual 30 mile long fault block, lies 60 miles south of Burns. It is best to allow a full day to tour the Steens as there are many places to stop and explore, including several beautiful alpine lakes.

The climax of the trip is the breathtaking view of Southeast Oregon, Idaho and Nevada from the top of this spectacular 9,000 foot mountain. Then you’ll look down into deep U-shaped gorges carved out of the mountain by glaciers one million years ago. Looking over the east rim you’ll see the Alvord Desert floor a mile below.

The Steens climate is semi-arid, with moderate summers and cold winters. Heavy snow pack in the winter makes access to the higher elevations usually limited to mid-July through late October. It is best to be prepared for all kinds of weather when touring the mountain as sudden thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, wind, hail or snow are quite common.

To the north, you will find Diamond Craters where you can take a selfguided tour past dramatic volcanic craters. Keep traveling north and see 120 species of birds along the marshes and meadows of the Blitzen River in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

OREGON TRAIL MOTEL

• Free Wireless Internet • Cable TV-HBO • Direct Dial Phones • All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Family Suites • Kitchenettes • Walking Distance to Restaurant & Laundromat • Microwave / Refrigerator & Coffee in Every Room TENNIS, GOLF, FISHING - NEARBY • hunters welcome!

TEL (541) 889-8633 Or Reservations 1-800-895-7945 FAX (541) 889-7096 I-84 Exit - 376 A

92 E. Idaho Ave. • Ontario, OR 97914 Vale Located on Hwy. 20-26.

Built along the Oregon Trail, Vale offers a wide variety of historical places to explore as well as public land available for outdoor recreation.

The Rinehart Stone House was originally built in 1872 by Louis Rinehart as a way station on the Oregon Trail. The building is now preserved as a museum open to the public.

Take a self-guided walking tour of 32 Murals depicting the culture and progress of early settlers, which decorate buildings throughout Vale’s historic downtown. New murals are commissioned every year. Maps and pamphlets are available at many downtown businesses.

The 4th of July Rodeo is four days long and includes a Suicide Race down Vale Butte and across the Malheur River. Additionally, there is an Independence Day Run, Oregon Trail Days and an old fashioned 4th of July Parade. Keeney Pass is an interpretive site five miles south of Vale, where wagon ruts from the Oregon Trail are still visible.

Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound, including Bully Creek Park, 10 miles west of Vale, which offers fishing, water-skiing, boating, and hiking. A full service RV campground is available. There are 5.1 million acres of public land in Eastern Oregon managed by the BLM Vale District offering ample opportunities camping, hiking, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, & rock hounding.

Vale is well known for its excellent hunting and fishing. There are numerous pheasant, elk, deer, Sage hen, quail and chuckar around Vale.

Additionally, various hunting ranches and preserves are available.

Savor the spirit of the past in the town that was “Born and Raised” on the Oregon Trail.

Sunflowers & Windmills (photo courtesy BLM Oregon)

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Calendar of Events

For a Full List of Events and Event Details, Contact Area Chambers of Commerce/Visitor’s Bureaus.

JANUARY

HINES – A Basque Festival Obsidian Days Powwow NYSSA – Nyssa Night Rodeo ONTARIO – America’s Global Village Festival Japan Nite Obon Festival Kids & Culture Camps WEISER, ID – National Old-Time Fiddle Contest

BURNS – Robert Burns Day VALE – New Year’s Eve Fireworks

FEBRUARY

BURNS Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation Banquet & Auction ONTARIO – Basque Dinner & Dance Four Rivers Center Ball Malheur County Onion Growers

JULY

BURNS – Annual Quilt Show Exhibition Bell-A Ranch Horse Classic AQHA & All Breeds Versatility Ranch Horse Competition Harney County Ranch Rodeo NYSSA – Nyssa Nite Rodeo Thunderegg Days Festival ONTARIO – 4th of July Fireworks VALE – 4th Of July Rodeo & Parade Oregon Trail Days Suicide Race (Horse Race Off The Vale Butte) Vale Independence Run

MARCH

BURNS Sagebrush Lacrosse Gathering ONTARIO Bow Hunters Conference Onion Skin Melodrama Traditional Bowhunter’s Expo VALE – Leprechaun Lope St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration

APRIL

AUGUST

BURNS – Annual John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival & Art Show Autism Awareness Festival

MAY

HINES – Evening with the Basques Opie Arena Rodeo JORDAN VALLEY – Big Loop Rodeo ONTARIO – TVCC Rodeo PAYETTE, ID – Apple Blossom Festival

JUNE

BURNS – Bell A Nat’l Cutting Horse Assoc. Celebration Country Music Jamboree Harney County Pioneer Days Lions Fly in Breakfast at Airport

BURNS Adopt -A-Horse At The BLM Wild Horse Corral Facility Chris Miller Steens Mtn. Rim Run & Walk Desert Dash Rally Gathering of Artist Art Tour & Demonstrations Harney County Demolition Derby Harney County Fair Team Roping FRENCHGLEN Chris Miller Steens Mtn. Rim Run & Walk Frenchglen Jamboree HINES Chris Miller Steens Mtn. Rim Run & Walk ONTARIO - Malheur County Fair Spanish Sweet Onion Festival VALE – Art Camp & Talent Show

SEPTEMBER

BURNS Harney County 4-H Livestock Auction Harney County Fair, Rodeo & Race Meet HINES Harney County Fair, Rodeo & Race Steens Mtn. Men Yellowjacket Rendezvous ONTARIO – Air Faire St. Peters Barn Dance VALE – Oregon Trail Travelers

OCTOBER

BURNS Burns Paiute Reservation Day Powwow Trick or Treat Halloween Parade NYSSA – Scarecrow Contest ONTARIO – Arts & Craft Show October Faire VALE – Harvest Bazaar

NOVEMBER

BURNS Pioneer Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival & Bazaar The Handcrafted Holiday Bazaar The Senior Christmas Holiday Bazaar Wine & Food Festival ONTARIO – Fall Bazaar Festival Of Trees

DECEMBER

BURNS Christmas Bazaar At The Catholic Church Christmas Fair Downtown Christmas Light Parade NYSSA Nyssa Nite Lite Christmas Parade ONTARIO – Holiday Fair Messiah Winter Wonderland Parade

Area Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Centers Burns / Harney County Chamber • (541) 573-2636 • www.harneycounty.com Malheur County Chamber • www.malheurco.org Nyssa Chamber • (541) 372-3091 • www.nyssachamber.com Ontario Chamber • (541) 889-8012 • (866) 989-8012 • www.ontariochamber.com Vale Chamber • (541) 473-3800 • www.valeoregonmurals.com

Points of Interest burns BUENA VISTA OVERLOOK, 36 mi. south of Burns on Hwy. 205, a fine place to view the Buena Vista pond on Malheur National Wild life Refuge; no facilities.

IDLEWILD, 16 miles north of Burns on Highway 395. Forest Service developed campground.

KRUMBO DAM, 40 miles south of Burns, boating (non-motorized), gravel boat ramp. Day use only.

MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE located 36 miles south on SR 205, then 6 miles east. (541) 493-2612 frenchglen PETE FRENCH “ROUND BARN”, was built in 1883 on the Pete French Diamond spread northeast of the “P” Ranch headquarters at Frenchglen. The structure, 100 feet in diameter with a sixty foot lava rock corral inside, is unique and well preserved, having been restored in 1970. ontario LAKE OWYHEE, 40 miles southwest of Ontario, is reached by SR 201 and a county road winding through 10 miles of erosion sculpted canyons along the Owyhee River.

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princeton DIAMOND CRATERS, south of Princeton, contain cinder cones, pit craters, lava tubes and lava flows.

MALHEUR CAVE, 13 miles east of Princeton, is 3,000 feet long, and the height varies from 8 feet near the entrance to a maximum of 20 feet far back in the cave. An underground lake fills the lower end of the cave. riley CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR, turn north seven miles west of Riley on Highway 20. Year-round camping available, water and toilets; day use all year; 16 picnic sites, fireplaces, boat ramp. sagehen rest stop SAGEHEN HILL NATURE TRAIL 1/2 mile nature trail gives the opportunity to learn about desert species. vale KEENEY PASS, 5 miles south of Vale, this interpretive site affords views of wagon ruts still visible from the Oregon Trail.

OWYHEE NATIONAL WILD RIVER RINEHART STONE HOUSE MUSEUM

Oregon’s Finest

Golf Courses Newly Re-designed Crestview Golf Club

www.myrtlecreekgolf.com

1316 Fairway Dr. Myrtle Creek, OR 97457

1680 Crestline Dr. • Waldport, Oregon 97394

(541) 563-3020 • www.crestviewgolfclub.com Located on the spectacular Oregon coast, Crestview Golf Club is a beautiful, scenic 9-hole course with a friendly, family atmosphere. Challenging layout ~ easy to walk ~ playable year-round ~ open from dawn to dusk.

• Convenient Day-Use RV Parking • Pro Shop • Restaurant & Patio

(541) 863-4653 (888) 869-7853 1224 East Fulton St. Union, OR 97883

(541) 562-5527 • (866) 202-5950 Register for a Free Round of Golf at www.buffalopeakgolf.com

18 Hole Championship Golf Course

The Premier Golf Course On America’s Wild Rivers Coast.

(877) 423-1234 (541) 469-4888 www.salmonrun.net 99040 S. Bank Chetco River Rd. • Brookings, OR 97415

Golf Digest 4 Star “Places to Play” Beautiful Hood River, Oregon WWW.INDIANCREEKGOLF.COM

Lodge Style Clubhouse & Restaurant

(541) 386-7770

Where untamed beauty mingles with manicured splendor against a stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains, Buffalo Peak Golf Course captures the true spirit of links-style golf.