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Oregon's Lewis and Clark National Historic Park
Located south of Astoria, Fort Clatsop is where the Corps actually spent the winter. Photo © Matt Howry, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Astoria and VicinityOn November 2, 2004, President George W. Bush signed a bill into law to create the 59th national park in the United States. The L
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Oregon Camping: Little River, North Umpqua River, and Diamond Lake
Lake of the Woods in the Little River watershed. Photo © Tracy Fox/123rf.
North Umpqua is a premier fishing river full of trout and salmon, as well as a source of excitement for white-water rafters who shoot the rapids. Learn more about where to camp when visiting this stunning region, includ
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The Best Oregon Coast Beaches for Surfing
Surfing is increasingly popular in Oregon, but it can be a little confusing to know where to go, especially if you’re a novice. Spend a week dropping in on the following spots, selected with a special nod to places where a beginner can show up without feeling too out of place.
Don’t skimp on the w
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Gold Beach Recreation: Taking the Rogue River Jet-Boat Ride
Along the beautiful Rogue River. Photo © Clyde Adams III, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The most popular way to take in the mighty Rogue is on a jet-boat ride from Gold Beach. It’s an exciting and interesting look at the varied flora and fauna along the estuary as well as the changin
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Exploring the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area
View along the Cascade Head Trail. Photo © Leslie Seaton, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
About 10 miles north of Lincoln City, the 11,890-acre Cascade Head Experimental Forest was set aside in 1934 for scientific study of typical coastal Sitka spruce and western hemlock forests found
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Coastal Oregon's Dune Country: Coos Bay to Florence
About 50 miles long, but only a couple of miles wide, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area stretches along the coast from Coos Bay to Florence. Photo © John Fowler, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Even though the 47-mile stretch of U.S. 101 between Coos Bay and Florence does not overlo
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Sunset Bay State Park Along the Cape Arago Highway
The Cape Arago Highway west of Charleston leads to some of the most dramatic beaches and interesting state parks on the coast. Among the several beaches on the road to Cape Arago, the strand at Sunset Bay State Park (13030 Cape Arago Hwy., 541/888-4902 information, 800/452-5687 reservations) is th
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The Diverse and Dramatic Landscape of Oregon
Truly epic in its breadth, Oregon’s landscape is diverse and dramatic. A broad deep-green swath, lush with farmland and studded with old-growth Douglas firs, runs between the rugged Pacific coast and the volcanic peaks of the Cascades. Further east, you’ll find high desert, alpine mountains, and d
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Discover the Dramatic Beauty of Coastal Oregon
Coastal Oregon has some great locations for tidepooling, Photo © Judy Jewell.
In few other places on earth is the meeting of land and sea as dramatic and beautiful as along Oregon’s 360 miles of Pacific coastline, from the mouth of the Columbia River to the redwood forests at the California b
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Driving the Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101)
A break in the clouds over the Oregon coast. Photo © Luke Detwiler, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Main Street of the Oregon coast, this 363-mile National Scenic Byway has been designated an “All-American Road,” one of 20 in the country selected for their archaeological, cultural, his
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Visiting Pacific City and Cape Kiwanda
Overlooking Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon coast. Photo © Thomas Shahan, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
As you approach the shore in Pacific City, the sight of Haystack Rock will immediately grab your attention. At 327 feet, this sea stack is nearly 100 feet taller than the similarly named roc
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Discover the Pacific Northwest
It’s not unusual to think of the Pacific Northwest as green. But you have to tour the entire region to truly appreciate how many shades of the color blanket this corner of the world.
Between nature and culture, every possible shade of green appears in the Pacific Northwest.There’s the deep evergre
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Driving to the Oregon Coast
Lighthouses out here are hardy and necessary—shipwrecks still dot the coastline. You’ll want to stay inside for storm watching in the windy winter months, but that’s why they made fireplaces, hot tubs, and warm clam chowder. Come summer, the kites come out and the sandcastles emerge.
Wildlife pops
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The 10-Day Best of Oregon
Springtime in Portland. Photo © Gino Rigucci.
It’s almost impossible to cover all of Oregon in a week, so we’ve crafted a 10-day tour that hits most of the highlights. Although we think it would be a great trip, don’t take this itinerary too seriously—and don’t hesitate to stay longer at one
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A Three-Hour Tour of the Cascade Lakes Highway
Elk Lake. Photo © Stefan Francis Ball, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
If you just want a gourmet taste of the Cascade Lakes Highway, a shortened version of the loop manages to take in some of the highlights. The following tour can be enjoyed in several hours, even allowing for several
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The Best of Eastern Oregon in One Week
Along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in Eastern Oregon. Photo © Baker County Tourism, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Jettison your notions of Oregon as a cloud-enshrouded dark-green spot on the map and get set for expansive views, lots of wildlife, and a dose of the West in this tour of an
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Take a 10-Day Coastal Oregon Road Trip
“Thor’s Well” at Cape Perpetua. Photo © Waqas Mustafeez, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
For many travelers, following the coastal highway U.S. 101 along the rugged Oregon coast is the trip of a lifetime. Although the coast route counts just 360 miles, don’t try to rush t
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Springtime in Alaska for only $299
Here’s a tip in from Don Pitcher, our on-the-ground author of Moon Alaska: a 7-night cruise in May through Southeast Alaska for a only $299. Don wrote us this morning wanting to share this deal with Moon readers, and pointed out that while the rest of Alaska can still be a bit chilly in the spring
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The Best of Alaska in 8 Days
Denali reflected in Wonder Lake. Photo © Kevin & Kelli Redington licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
With opportunities to fish, hike, view wildlife of all kinds, or simply relax and experience Alaska’s best restaurants, explore the very best of the state with this 8-day itinerary.
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Sights in Downtown Anchorage
Photo © Ins1122, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Downtown AnchorageIt doesn’t take long to get the hang of downtown Anchorage. The blocks are square, with the lettered streets (A through L) going north–south and the numbered avenues (starting at 2nd Ave. just up the hill from the track
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