LOCATION: Oregon, a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the US, borders the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. Its northern border lies along the Columbia River and the east along the Snake River.

COAST REGION

Tillamook Naval Air Museum has a collection of aircraft from WWII era as well as over 100 photographs and memorabilia.

Yaquina Lights, a lighthouse built in 1871 and decommissioned in 1874, is believed to be the oldest structure in Newport.

Wildlife Safari features exotic animals that roam freely over 600 acres of grasslands and wooded areas, much as they would in their native habitat.

Sea Lion Caves is the largest sea cave in the world. Visitors can see live sea lions in their natural habitat, a variety of birds, whales and other wildlife.

Hatfield Marine Science Center is a marine and estuarine research research and teaching facility located in Newport.

Other Attractions:
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast History Center
Flavel House Museum
Newport Visual Arts Center
Connie Hansen Garden
Newport Performing Arts Center

PORTLAND REGION

Portland Classical Chinese Garden is the most exquisite, authentic Suzhou-style garden built outside of China.

Portland Art Museum, the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, features a variety of exhibits that date from every decade since 1892.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY REGION

Marion County Historical Society Museum exhibits include Kalapuya Indian daily life, boarding houses, 19th century healthcare, the typewriter and the changes it brought to the workplace.

Other Attractions:
Enchanted Forest
Thrill-Ville U.S.A
Oregon Whitewater Adventures
Elsinore Theatre
Lane ESD Planetarium
Cascades Raptor Center

MT. HOOD AND THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE REGION

Mt. Hood Railroad, officially designated a National Historic Site, rolls through some of Oregon's most beautiful scenery.

Lakewood Center for the Arts houses three theatres, one art gallery, music studios, dance and exercise company, arts pre-school, resident artists and more.

Other Attractions:
Discovery Center and Museum
Bomber Exhibition Center

SOUTHERN REGION

Eagle Point Historical Museum exhibits include glassware, baskets, clothing, buttons, guns and a wide variety of farming, logging and architecture tools.

Applegate Trail Interpretive Center offers a glimpse into the history of this area through the stories of the pioneer settlers, the naming of Grave Creek, the discovery of gold, the impact of the stageline, and the building of the railroad.

Oregon Vortex House of Mystery is a scientific and educational site of visual phenomena that occurs naturally and can be captured on film.

CENTRAL REGION

All Star Rafting & Kayaking is the place to go for a rafting, fishing, or kayaking adventure.

High Desert Museum has 53,000 square feet of exhibits and amenities, while outdoor trails wind through acres of exhibits and animal habitats.

EASTERN REGION

Wallowa Lake Tramway guests can see the Eagle Cap Wilderness area and its rugged peaks.

Lehman Hot Springs: Located in the Blue Mountains, visitors can swim in a 9,000 square foot geothermally-heated swimming pool.

Other Attractions:
Wallowa County Museum
Four Rivers Cultural Center
Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon Museum

NATIONAL PARKS

California National Historic Trail: More than 1,000 miles of trail ruts and traces is a reminder of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American travelers and settlers.

Crater Lake National Park is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott.

Fort Clatsop National Memorial celebrates the 1805-06 winter encampment of the 33-member Lewis and Clark Expedition.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a well-preserved fossil record of plants and animals.

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail celebrates the heroic expedition of the Corps of Discovery, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark.

Oregon National Historic Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and others. The 2,170 mile long trail passes through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon.

Oregon Caves National Monument encompasses a remnant old-growth coniferous forest. It harbors a fantastic array of plants, and a Douglas-fir tree with the widest known girth in Oregon.