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