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Unique Oregon Inn near California and Coast
Close to Gold Beach in Oregon and the Pacific Coast Highway, the Tu Tu Tun Lodge is a Unique Inn in a remote setting by the Rogue River not far from California border.
American Wine Tasting in Yamhill County
For anyone planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest, there is a welcome yet unexpected diversion to be found in the northern Willamette Valley of western Oregon.
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in NW Oregon
Find the perfect Christmas tree in the Portland, Oregon area this holiday season.
Best Holiday Zoo Ride in the West
The Oregon Zoo is enchanting any time of year, but during the winter holidays it becomes a place of magic, glowing with a million lights.
Best Neighborhood Christmas Lights in Portland
For many Portlanders, the holidays wouldn't be complete without an evening stroll to admire the lights and scenes along quaint Peacock Lane.
Best Wildlife Art Sale in the Pacific Northwest
The Wild Arts Festival is an annual Portland treasure for holiday shopping, launching the gift-giving season.
Best Free Holiday Party in Portland
Pioneer Courthouse Square, in the heart of downtown Portland Oregon, is the place to be from Thanksgiving to the end of the year.
Seeking Out Oregon's Picturesque Covered Bridges
Covered bridges, usually associated with the eastern United States, were also built by the hundreds in early-day Oregon. Those that remain are photographers' delights.
Oregon's Mount Hood Railroad Scenic Tours
The Mount Hood Railroad offers year-round excursions for families including scenic tours, holiday themed excursions and fun dinner tours from Hood River, Oregon.
Portland's Best Victorian Holiday Display
A tour of the Pittock Mansion during the winter holidays is a step into a Christmas of the past. Authentic period decorations fill the magnificent Portland home.
Best Christmas Ships Parade in Oregon
Santas, snowmen and huge trees, all in colored lights, sail the Columbia and Willamette rivers every December, delighting all ages
Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuges
The refuges of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex protect wetland habitat and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.
Seaside, Oregon – Family Vacation Destination
A travel idea for the best winter family vacation is an Oregon beach getaway where there's fun for all ages. Seaside has beauty, history, sports and activities galore.
Visit Ashland, Oregon
Surrounded by mountains which hosts four distinct seasons, Ashland is known for its wine, theater, film and friendliness.
The Oregon Garden in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
Set in the rolling hills of Willamette Valley, the Oregon Garden offers a stunning array of plants, forests, sculptures, fountains, reflecting pools, and walking paths.
Indoor Activities for Kids in Portland, Oregon
Fun activities for kids are everywhere in Portland, the following are great for a rainy day and will keep kids active and entertained.
Oregon Coast Day-Use Sites Near Newport
Camping at the Oregon Coast may be a favorite activity but day use parks offer just as much fun and excitement. The views alone make a Oregon State Park visit worthwhile.
Best Hay and Corn Mazes in Portland, Oregon
The Portland, Oregon area has some of the best corn and hay mazes around. Use this helpful fall activity guide to find the one best suited for a family adventure.
McMenamins Edgefield Restaurants and Bars
Located just east of Portland, Oregon, McMenamins Edgefield Manor offers entertainment, lodging, good eating and refreshing drinks in a farmland setting.
Wine Tasting in Oregon
Little extravagances go by the wayside during a recession, like buying good bottles of wine. When desperate for the good stuff, do some tasting in Dundee Hills, Oregon.
Walking Portland's Eastbank Esplanade
This wide urban walkway sometimes hugs the river's edge, sometimes floats on the water, and always offers stunning downtown views.
Portland Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary
Just three miles from downtown Portland are miles of nature trails in a wildlife sanctuary maintained by the Audubon Society and open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Camassia Natural Area near Portland, Oregon
This small natural area preserves rare Willamette Valley oak savanna and numerous wildflowers that thrive in the rocky, pool studded property.
Whale Watching at Depoe Bay, Oregon
The New "Whale Watching Spoken Here" Center Offers Excellent Viewing Complete with Spotting Scopes and Guides to Help Locate Whale Spouts and Flukes
Bend, the Perfect Central Oregon Getaway
Bend seems unmatched when it comes to stunning scenery, plentiful outdoor activities, and relaxing pursuits under clear, blue skies and temperate weather conditions.