Regions in Oregon

7 regions

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Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Central Oregon sits east of the Cascade Range in the dry rain shadow of the mountains, a high-desert plateau between…

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Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Eastern Oregon covers the high desert and mountain country east of the Cascade Range, the broad plateau-and-canyon land running from…

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Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Mt. Hood / Gorge region covers the Columbia River Gorge and the volcanic country south of it in north-central…

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Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Portland region covers the western suburbs and Columbia County to the north, the metro-suburban country running from the Hillsboro…

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Southern Oregon covers the rugged southwestern interior of Oregon, the country running from the California line north to the Umpqua…

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You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

The Oregon Coast covers the entire 363-mile Pacific shore of Oregon, plus the Coast Range and Umpqua/Coos river drainages immediately…

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Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

The Willamette Valley covers the broad agricultural-and-urban valley between the Coast Range and the Cascades, the densely populated heart of…

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