You can see it all when you travel to Oregon. In between the remarkable mountain landscape and the gorgeous Pacific coast, there are miles of flourishing greenery, abundant inland streams and rivers and even deserts and prairies. Oregon offers travelers interesting places to visit, unbelievable scenery and awesome outdoor activities.

The 362 miles of Pacific coastline is remarkable because it is all public land. For the outdoor sportsman, there are many activities that are available through out the coastline; surfing, hiking, scuba diving, cycling, fishing and state parks. See some spectacular ocean views from the many viewpoints and take the time to visit the historic lighthouses scattered about the coast.

No visit would be complete without a visit to Seaside. Over 150 years old and its three miles of sandy beaches is still the most popular ocean resort year around. Its historical past as being the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail makes Seaside a national landmark. You can find something to do year around at Seaside; observing the grey whale movement in the spring, ocean and beach fun in the summer, hiking and kayaking in the fall and storm watching in the winter.

If you are looking for more outdoor adventures in a higher elevation environment, The Cascade Range is a 700 mile interior mountain range full of outdoor activities. Oregon’s highest mountain is Mount Hood towering at 11,237 feet and very popular with hikers, climbers and skiers. The Lakes of Mount Hood are legendary for fly fishing along with horseback riding, golf, camping and mountain biking. There are several national forests in the area as well as the Columbia River Gorge, which is the 80 mile border between Oregon and Washington.

If you are just looking to spend the day site seeing, the Columbia River Highway is about a 2 hour drive that wonderful views of the Columbia River including the awesome site of the Multnomah Falls. The falls are the second highest year around water fall in the US and drop a breathtaking 620 feet from its beginning on Larch Mountain. After a day of hiking and walking the many paths around the falls, you can rest and dine at The Lodge, which was built in 1925.

As a US travel destination, Oregon offers fantastic activities for all times of the year. Whether you prefer the mountains or the beach, historical trips or just site seeing, Oregon has the right vacation spot for you.