Oregon's beauty and variety are attractive to all ages. Take in the dramatic scenery of the 363 miles of coastline with lighthouses and fishing villages. Experience the cultural attractions of Portland Metro with parks, gardens, restaurants, sports and more. Relax in the Willamette Valley where its' fertile valley is famous for its wine, historic towns and covered bridges. Head south to the temperate climate, thriving arts and Crater Lake in Southern Oregon. For the outdoor enthusiast, there is no place like the Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood to ski, hike, windsurf and explore. Central Oregon has inspirational skiing, climbing, hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, golfing and more in the high-desert playground as well as the exploration and wonder of the Lava beds. Eastern Oregon has spectacles to admire like the Painted Hills, Hells Canyon, and even wagon ruts along the Oregon Trail.
The entire state is populated with just a little over 3.5 million people with some of the larger cities including Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Medford, Bend, Klamath Falls, Pendleton, La Grande, Ontario and Grants Pass.
