| Oregon has one of the most fascinating landscapes in | | | | Columbia River to Brookings near the California border, |
| the United States. It has many faces: beautiful | | | | is also a breathtaking feature of the state. The whole |
| seacoast, impressive mountain vistas, lush greenery, | | | | coastline is public land and offers hiking, scuba diving, |
| inland waterways and even deserts and prairies. The | | | | surfing, fishing, cycling activities. The coast also includes |
| historic Columbia River Highway is a good way to | | | | sites such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, National |
| view the nice vistas and waterfalls. It has several | | | | Scenic Area and lighthouses. Seaside is the closest |
| wilderness areas and national forests. Crater Lake | | | | major coastal city in Oregon to Portland. With three |
| National Park has the deepest lake in the United | | | | miles of sandy beach and two miles of manicured, |
| States and the seventh-deepest in the world. Crater | | | | ocean front boardwalk, it is also a popular destination |
| Lake is a stunning and special natural treasure, evolved | | | | for tourists and travelers. Seaside is a national |
| more than 7,700 years ago. It has unbelievably blue | | | | landmark with rich historical past. The end of the Lewis |
| water, according to Scientists, the water is completely | | | | and Clark trail is commemorated with a statue. Cannon |
| clear to a depth of 123 feet and part of its blueness is | | | | coastline is also a very scenic place of the area. |
| a reflection of the sky. Rim Drive encircles Crater | | | | Portland, the "City of Roses", known for its world |
| Lake and there are some spectacular view points on | | | | famous parks and vivid nightlife. The city adopted the |
| the 33 mile long road. The Oregon Cascades region is | | | | rose as a symbol of its renewal and growth. Every |
| also known for the highest mountain in Oregon: Mount | | | | year they celebrate the Portland Rose Festival. The |
| Hood. The area is very rainy, that’s why Oregon | | | | city is Oregon’s cultural center with large collections |
| has magnificent natural beauty and fresh, rain-scented | | | | of museums, galleries and art centers. This special city |
| air. The summers are quite warm, but never muggy. In | | | | and Salem, the capital city of Oregon - is located half |
| wintertime there are many skiing and snowboarding | | | | way between Portland and Eugene – are both |
| activities available. The unique beauty of the Pacific | | | | memorable places of the state. |
| Coastline, stretching 362 miles from Astoria to the | | | | |