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High on fabled Mt. Hood, the ski areas have opened early and with near-record breaking snow depths. Warming up to the abundance of winter recreation in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, we invite you to come play in the snow, curl up by the fire with a good book, sip a winter warmer or get a head-to-toe treatment at The Spa. Winter's pleasures are found indoors and out.
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Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, McMinnville is a charming town that is the seat of Yamhill County and is loaded with things to do for visitors of all ages. The surrounding hillsides are studded with some of the finest vineyards in Oregon, and several top wineries make their home in Mac, as residents affectionately call their town. The main drag is Third Street, known as “Oregon’s Favorite Main Street,” and it is here that a leisurely stroll reveals McMinnville’s wonders, from...
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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During early spring months, travel to the coast to see the gray whales migrating north past Oregon's 363 miles of beaches, dunes and headlands. Hike three miles through forest, past meadows and across sand from
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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Located at the confluence of the Siuslaw River and the Pacific Ocean, Florence welcomes visitors to experience the diverse wonders of the central Oregon Coast. Explore charming and historic Old Town on the river before viewing wildlife along dramatic coastal headlands. Immerse yourself in the dynamic ecosystem of the Oregon Dunes with a quiet kayak tour or an exciting dune buggy ride.
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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This small port town is located on the north coast’s Tillamook Bay, with a backdrop of thickly forested hills. Its bay-front location makes it a great fishing and crabbing destination for recreational fishermen. Also, this area is rife with history. Long before Captain Robert Gray landed here in 1788, this area was the home to members of the Tillamook, Nehalem and Nestucca Native American tribes.
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Photographer: Aaron Reed
Located at 4,000 feet on Mt. Hood’s southernmost slopes, the town of Government Camp offers great proximity to year-round mountain fun. In the summer, it’s especially vibrant, as ski and snowboard camp-goers (Timberline’s Palmer Glacier offers summertime skiing) descend on the area.
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The entire town of Jacksonville is considered a National Historic Landmark, with roots dating back to the 1850s gold rush. From wineries to the Britt Festival to Segway tours and...
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Famous for its annual Pendleton Round Up rodeo (Let ‘er Buck!), which takes place September 10-13, 2008, this Eastern Oregon “western” city has great things to see and do year-round. From the Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon to the
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St. Helens (the town, not the volcano to the northeast) is just 30 miles north of downtown Portland. Here, you can explore the Historic Riverfront District in Olde Towne St. Helens and wander the eclectic shops, cafés and restaurants of the area near the Columbia River. About 10 miles south is the small town of Scappoose, famous for its kayak-friendly bay.
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Family Fun
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Fifteen miles from the capital of Salem, you’ll find the charming “Garden City” of Silverton, home to the 80-acre Oregon Garden, Silver Falls State Park and a quiet downtown area with great restaurants and cafés. Head on...
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