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Outdoor Recreation in Oregon

Hiking, fishing, skiing, and camping are just a few of the many opportunities for outdoor recreation in Oregon.
Recreation Passes for Pacific Northwest Parks and Forests
Information about the different types of annual recreation passes available for Pacific Northwest parks and forests.
Hood River Outdoor Recreation
Learn more about windsurfing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor recreation in Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge.
Newport Outdoor Recreation
Find out more about your outdoor recreation opportunities in Newport, on the Oregon coast.
Summer at Pacific Northwest Ski Resorts
Summertime fun at Pacific Northwest ski resorts.
Hunting Guides & Outfitters in Oregon
Hunting guides and outfitters operating in the state of Oregon.
Beachcombing for Glass Floats
Glass floats from Japanese and Chinese ships can still be found along Pacific beaches. This site provides thorough information and photographs for this type of treasure hunting.
Hood To Coast Relay
Held in late August, the Nike Hood To Coast Relay is one of the longest running races in the world, covering almost 200 miles along a scenic Oregon route. The event is open to runners and walkers.
Mt. Bachelor
Calendar, trail maps, current condition, and rate information for downhill and cross country skiing at Mt. Bachelor.
O'Brien's Rogue River Rafting Outfitters
These Rogue River outfitters offer a raft camp for teens, family camping trips, and full/half day rafting trips.
Paddling Oregon Rivers
GORP's guide to recreation on the wild and scenic rivers in Oregon.
Rogue River Raft Trips
Information about the variety of rafting trips that are offered by this river guide and outfitter.
ROW Adventures
ROW Adventures provides family-friendly river rafting trips in Idaho, Montana and Oregon.
Smithrock.com
Route guides, web cams, weather, and guide information for this rock climbing mecca in Central Oregon.
Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast
The Oregon Parks & Recreation web site provides excellent information about whale watching on the Oregon Coast, as well as information for the 3 annual Whale Watch Weeks.
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