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August and September are great months to ride along Oregon’s hundreds of miles of mountain biking trails, from sky-high mountainside switch backs to moderate single tracks through heavily forested foothills. Across the state, from the Coast to the Willamette Valley to Central Oregon, sunny skies and dry conditions are pretty much the norm this time of year. Below are three trails of varying skill levels that you’ll soon be telling your friends about.
Craving more biking trails...
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Biking
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The Oregon Coast Scenic Byway ~ All American Road is not meant to be traveled in a single day. It expects you to stop and savor its stunning viewpoints. Explore the secluded beaches and bountiful state parks and absorb the charming atmosphere and diverse activity of towns along the way.
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Outdoor Adventure
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Sophisticates, pack-rats and junk-collectors will all enjoy antiquing around Southeast Portland and the Northern Willamette Valley.
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Portland Explorer
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This 40-mile tour takes you through Grants Pass and the quaint communities of Applegate, Ruch and Murphy.
Wine tasting is available at Valley View Winery near Ruch.
Jacksonville, known for being a National Landmark City, features over 85 historic buildings and homes. This route takes you back through the countryside and rejoins Interstate 5 at Central Point (Exit 32).
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Culinary & Wine
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Shakespeare, Gold Mining, and Fruit Packing!
Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, with performances from February through October.
Ashland's charming town square is at the town's north entrance, where you can stroll through the landscaping masterpiece of Lithia Park. Enjoy unique shopping and dining all along Siskiyou Boulevard, including the historic Ashland Springs Hotel - an Ashland historical landmark for most of the town's history.
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Family Fun
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Fall in Central Oregon is a great time to explore the area’s rich history, exquisite wineries, decadent cuisine and excellent shopping. Over the course of this two-day itinerary, you will gaze at wildlife and beautiful rolling rivers, dine at restaurants serving authentic Oregon cuisine, and peruse a variety of antiques and outlet stores.
This trip idea was provided by Kristine M. at the Central Oregon Visitors...
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Romantic Getaway
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Who says resolutions have to be selfless? We’ve got plenty in the way of luxury pampering, from beautiful resorts to decadent spa treatments to incredible scenic beauty.
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Romantic Getaway
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Portland's metro area is a shopper’s paradise, from department stores, to boutiques, to antique malls, tax-free, for the holidays and beyond!
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Family Fun
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If you enjoy the beautiful outdoors, family bonding time and dinner cooked on a campfire, you're in luck! Oregon has a number of fantastic tent camping locations, perfect for the spring and summer seasons. Within the Oregon State Park network, you will find many quiet and serene locations, many of which are hike-in only. You can even bring your horse to a number of these parks.
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Outdoor Adventure
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PHOTO CREDIT: Ginger Robinson
There are dozens of campgrounds nestled among Oregon’s most stunning scenery, from high-desert areas spotted with alpine lakes to coastal sand dunes peering over the Pacific Ocean. This spring and summer, we hope you get out to explore at least one. Here are a few ideas to help you start planning.
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Family Fun
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