Welcome to a place called Oregon. It’s a place where people often find themselves roaming endlessly with no other goal than the next great meal, powdery slope, lighthouse view or salmon run. In Oregon, there’s always something to do. You can play world-class golf, cycle along hundreds of miles of designated bike lanes, take road-trips to wine country, hunt for fossils or get lost in the moment of a brilliantly crafted scene of play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. There’s also plenty to see. In addition to pristine public beaches, high-desert country, painted hills and wine-producing valleys, Oregon is home to North America’s deepest river Gorge (Hells Canyon), the country's deepest lake (Crater Lake) and the world’s second-most-climbed mountain (Mt. Hood), which also happens to host North America’s only year-round ski season. So pack your bags, grab your clubs and hit the road. You’ve got some exploring to do!

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The Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is a research and teaching facility located on the Yaquina Bay estuary, about one mile from the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. HMSC plays an integral role in programs of marine and estuarine research and instruction, as a laboratory facility serving resident scientists, as a base for far-ranging oceanographic studies, and as a classroom for students. More about the Hatfield Marine Science Center

Crater Lake has inspired people for hundreds of years. No place else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. It is a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom. Crater Lake National Park is host to a diverse array of activities. While enjoying the natural scenic wonders, park visitors may hike in old growth forests, participate in a variety of interpretive activites, camp out or stay in an historic hotel, or even cross-country ski during the eight-month-long winters in the high Cascades. The park is always open, but many of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter. More about the Crater Lake National Park

Along the Redwood Nature trail, hikers will see Redwood trees up to 250 feet tall and 10 feet in diameter. Some may be as old as 800 years. A brochure is available at Siskiyou Forest Offices and at the trailhead which describes some of the plants and trees that you will see. This trail is designated for hiking only and does not meet barrier free access standards. It may present safety concerns such as poison oak, low hanging branches, narrow bridges and trail debris. This trail connects with the Riverview Trail which leads to Loeb State Park along the Chetco River. More about the Redwood Nature Trail

Frog Lake Trail begins at the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail near Frog Lake Sno-Park or at the Frog Lake Campground. The trail from the Sno-Park to the campground is flat and the tread is wide as the trail follows an old 2-track road for nearly half the distance. Visitors can make a loop hike by taking Frog Lake Butte trail north to Twin Lakes and the Pacific Crest trail south to Frog Lake. (No bikes are allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail). More about Hiking on Frog Lake Trail

Journey from river’s edge to mountaintop and down to valley floor. Have lunch overlooking a wild and scenic river; share a canyon road with a cattle drive. Pass through lush valleys, rimmed by the snow-tipped Wallowa Mountains. Savor the scent of pine on the fresh mountain air. Enjoy panoramic views of rugged basalt cliffs and grassy open ridges. Stand next to the majestic Snake River as it begins its tumbling course through North America's deepest canyon. Place your hand in the weathered track of a wagon wheel; hear the wind rushing through the forest. You are surrounded by the music of birds and bubbling streams. Stars seem brighter, smiles friendlier. More about the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway

The solitude of the quiet months on the coast bring relaxing stretches of peaceful beaches, untouched tidepools, spectacular sunsets and nights beneath star-strewn skies. Storm watching during winter months captures your breath as crashing waves pound the rocky beaches and send water shooting into the sky. More about Explore Oregon´s Coast

They walked for 2,000 miles...men, women, and children by the tens of thousands. The story of this journey comes alive today through the life-size exhibits and living history at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center near Baker City. This 23,000-square-foot facility tells the stories of the Oregon Trail immigrants. Oregon Trail ruts, interpretive trails, exhibits, special events and living history performances bring the Oregon Trail back to life. Operated by the Bureau of Land Management along with the nonprofit volunteer group Trail Tenders, Inc. More about the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Where Imagination Lives! Children of all agescan experience a world of educational hands-on exhibits, art studios and live performances. Make a splash in the better and wetter Water Works. Dig into fun in the Dig Pit. Paint your face, put on a costume and see yourself on TV. Join the construction crew in Building Bridgetown. Role play in the Kid City Market and Cafe. Turn trash into treasures in The Garage. More about the Portland Children´s Museum

Enjoy one of Oregon's most popular destinations, where thousands of plants are displayed in more than 20 specialty gardens. Explore amazing water features, the Conifer garden, garden art, wetlands, the Rediscovery Forest, a playful garden just for kids, the 400-year-old Signature Oak and the Gordon House, the only house in Oregon designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Discover how easy it is to relax and be dazzled at The Oregon Garden, located on 80 acres in Historic Silverton. More about The Oregon Garden