Oregon's diverse landscapes are an adventure to explore, from nearly 400 miles of pristine, public coastline to the lush vineyards of Willamette Valley and the desert lands and wild rivers to the east. The coastline varies from cliffs to forested land then dunes and wide sandy beaches. West of Portland, visit Cannon Beach to
... more explore the tidal pools around the Haystack. Willamette Valley is known for its excellent pinots and is also a favorite for hikers and cyclists, who enjoy the rolling hills with over 200 wineries. Head further south to Ashland for the Tony-Award winning Shakespeare Festival and visit Crater Lake, the country's deepest lake. Fishing, rafting, skiing and year-round golf can all be enjoyed in Southern Oregon. In Central Oregon, experience fly-fishing at over 150 rivers and lakes, rock climb at Smith Rock and all kinds of snow sports at Mt. Bachelor. The landscape changes again entirely to the east, a place of desert lands and hills, including the Painted Hills near John Day and Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America.