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Scenic Landscapes & Nature

Oregon's natural wonders are around every turn. Drive the scenic byways of the Oregon Coast or the Cascade Mountains. Hike or bike the trails to waterfalls. Grab your camera to capture spring wildflowers, colorful fall foliage or wildlife. 

  • Hike through groves of 500-year-old trees
  • Row over a petrified forest visible beneath 100 feet of water
  • Swim in one of the world's clearest lakes
  • Gaze across 1,500-year-old lava flows
  • Ride a dune buggy on North America's most expansive coastal sand dunes
  • Descend into America's largest sea cave, home to many bellowing sea lions
  • Dive Oregon's first official dive park off Florence's North Jetty
  • Take in the view from Cape Perpetua
  • Venture into the wilderness with an experienced guide

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Oregon Wine Country in All Seasons
: Maggie Kirkland
  • 4 minute read

    • Oregon Wine Country in All Seasons

    When is the best time to visit Oregon Wine Country? Each season brings something new: the golden vines of… Read More

    Eugene's Best Urban Hikes
    : Melanie Ryan Griffin
  • 5 minute read

    • Eugene's Best Urban Hikes

    These top three urban hikes feel remote yet are just minutes from downtown Eugene. Escape to the shady… Read More

    Ten Classic Oregon Adventures
    : Melanie Ryan Griffin
  • 5 minute read

    • Ten Classic Oregon Adventures

    Whether you're visiting Oregon for the first time or the fiftieth, here are ten iconic experiences… Read More

    Favorite Winter Hikes
  • 6 minute read

    • Favorite Winter Hikes

    Bundle up, pull on a warm hat and boots that can handle the mud – you're going winter hiking!… Read More

    Top Oregon Coast Scenic Viewpoints
    : Melanie Ryan Griffin
  • 4 minute read

    • Top Oregon Coast Scenic Viewpoints

    Watching the Oregon Coast's weather roll in and out over the beautiful Pacific Ocean is a dance of… Read More

    Cozy Cellar Season Tasting Rooms
  • 4 minute read

    • Cozy Cellar Season Tasting Rooms

    Cellar season (November through March) may be the best time to visit your favorite wineries and tasting… Read More

    How to Explore Oregon's Tide Pools
    : Briton T Ogden
  • 2 minute read

    • How to Explore Oregon's Tide Pools

    Coastal marine life provides fascinating sightseeing and photography opportunities! Here is how to… Read More

    Best Winter Waterfalls
  • 3 minute read

    • Best Winter Waterfalls

    Sure, they're easy to visit in the summer – but intrepid road trippers who bundle up and… Read More

    Visiting Mount Pisgah and Salt Creek Falls as a Wheelchair User
    : Mark Fontaine
  • 4 minute read

    • Visiting Mount Pisgah and Salt Creek Falls as a Wheelchair User

    Summit trails and waterfalls! I’ve got a full day’s worth of outdoor adventures to share… Read More