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Outdoor Adventures

With abundant natural playgrounds from the Coast to the Cascades, the region offers a multitude of affordable action-packed adventures all within close proximity. 

Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world come here for amazing whitewater rafting, coastal sandboarding, hiking, mountain biking and snow sports. 

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Set out on foot along trails through old growth forest to sparkling waterfalls or drive miles of scenic country roads past covered bridges and tranquil lakes.

The handy Adventure Guide is a great source of adventurous inspiration. Or select a local guide service to show you some of the Pacific Northwest's secrets close up by jet boat, drift boat, river raft, helicopter, dune buggy or gondola.

 
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Sand Dunes Frontier
  • 83960 Hwy 101 S
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.3544
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Dune Buggy Tours

A unique opportunity to experience the Oregon Dunes. Located four miles (6.4 km) south of Florence, direct access to the dunes offering guided tours, group tours, ATV MORE >>

Sand Master Park
  • 5351 Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.6006
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Dune Buggy Tours

The folks that brought sandboarding to Oregon also offer dune buggy rides! Climb aboard for a 30 minute "family" or "extreme" tour of the largest coastal sand dunes in MORE >>

Sand Master Park
  • 5351 Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.6006
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Sandboarding
Sand Master Park

The 'World's First Sandboard Park'. 40 acres (16 ha) of private sculpted sand dunes surrounded by 200 acres (81 ha) of public dunes and forest. Sand Master Park is the MORE >>

Sandland Adventures
  • 85366 Hwy 101 S
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.8087
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Dune Buggy Tours

Featuring exciting dune buggy-tours up to 10 passengers and scenic giant tours on 27+ passenger buggies (accommodating up to 54). Also offering a fun center with MORE >>

Sea Lion Caves
  • 91560 Hwy 101 N
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.547.3111
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Wildlife & Animal Viewing

A cavernous sea cave adopted by a herd of Steller sea lions, some years numbering as many as 200. Take an elevator ride 200 feet (61 m) down into the cave as tall as a MORE >>

Siltcoos Recreation Area
  • Hwy 101
  • 7 miles (11 km) south of Florence
  • Turn west on Siltcoos Beach Access Road
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.750.7000
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Hiking

Beach day use with paved parking and direct pedestrian beach access. Great for beachcombing, horseback riding and hiking. Stagecoach Trailhead includes the accessible MORE >>

Ski Oregon
  • PO Box 6945
  • Portland OR 97228
  • Phone: 503.768.4299
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Skiing & Snowboarding
Ski Oregon

Produces Ski Oregon magazine that is distributed at ski shops, ski areas, accommodations and visitor centers. The website provides information on snowsports and special MORE >>

Sutton Creek Trails
  • Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Hiking

Hike along the banks of Sutton Creek, away from Sutton Lake on the Oregon Coast. Northwest Forest Pass required for trailhead and picnic area. Please stay on trail to MORE >>

Tour Cascadia
  • Eugene OR
  • Phone: 541.973.0815
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Tours & Guide Service
Tour Cascadia

Naturalist guide service with an emphasis on environmental education, conservation, and responsible enjoyment of the natural world. Explorations include berry picking, MORE >>

Triangle 5 Ranch
  • 39841 McKenzie Hwy
  • Walterville OR 97489
  • Phone: 541.747.7039
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Horseback Riding

Located just 15 miles (24 km) east of Eugene. While horseback riding, enjoy scenic trails in the foothills of the beautiful McKenzie River Valley. Experience the local MORE >>

Willamalane Birding Trail - Dorris Ranch
  • Dorris Ranch
  • Springfield OR 97477
  • Region: Springfield Oregon
  • Subcategory: Birding

A 258-acre, working filbert farm, Dorris Ranch is just one of 21 locations in Springfield where you can watch birds in action. With upland prairie and riparian forest, MORE >>

Willamette Fish Hatchery
  • 76389 Fish Hatchery Rd
  • Oakridge OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.782.2933
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Wildlife & Animal Viewing

Come play a round of miniature golf that marks the travels of a fish from the Columbia River to the ocean. Enjoy the park facilities, museum, picnic area and upland game MORE >>

Willamette Pass Resort/Oregon Skyway
  • Hwy 58, Milepost 62
  • Crescent Lake OR 97425
  • Phone: 541.345.SNOW
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Biking & Cycling

In the summer, Willamette Pass is home to some of the wildest mountain biking in Oregon and is one of the few resorts in the state providing lift serviced access. There MORE >>

Willamette Pass Resort/Oregon Skyway
  • Hwy 58, Milepost 62
  • Crescent Lake OR 97425
  • Phone: 541.345.SNOW
  • Region: Oakridge - Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Skiing & Snowboarding
Willamette Pass Resort/Oregon Skyway

The wonder of the Cascades is remarkable. Capture it in your memory and senses year-round. Winters you'll be whisked to the summit on Oregon’s fastest chairlift. Summers MORE >>

Willamette Valley Birding Trail - Delta Ponds
  • Delta Ponds
  • (At Goodpasture Island Rd)
  • Willamette Valley OR 97401
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Birding

Many of the birds that Lewis & Clark wrote about in their journals over 200 years ago can be found throughout the lush landscape that marks the end of the Oregon Trail. MORE >>