Oregon Sightseeing

Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. It is a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom. If you are planning a trip to Crater Lake we suggest staying in a vacation rental in Bend Oregon.

The Oregon Trail was much more than a pathway to the state of Oregon; it was the only practical corridor to the entire western United States. The Oregon Trail is a great experience for young and old who want to see first had what it took to settle in Oregon. The Oregon Trail ends in Oregon City located just south of Portland Oregon.

Experiencing the Outdoors in Oregon

The Oregon coast stretches for 320 miles along the Western boarder of the state and is a main attraction for many Oregon Coast vacation rental guests. Truly a wonder to behold, the Oregon coast has many different species of birds and sea life.

Oregon Ski Vacations

Winter activities are very popular east of the Cascade Mountain range. Sunriver vacation rentals are perfect for the avid skier, snowboarder and snowmobile enthusiast. Sunriver rentals include large family style homes and condos located close to the ski slopes.

Sunriver vacation properties are not limited to winter sports alone. Sunriver condos also accommodate visitors in the summer for golfing, hiking, fishing and people who enjoy the resort atmosphere. If you plan on visiting the area consider getting a Sunriver vacation rental.

More Activities in Oregon

Whale watching in Oregon is a great way to spend an afternoon. Gray, humpback whales and sperm whales make their annual southern journeys from the cold waters of Alaska to their mating grounds in the warmer Baja climates.

The Portland Art Museum is another key feature on your trip through Oregon. The Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest in the United States and the oldest on the West Coast. It is takes up two buildings, and features displays from numerous eras and is in the center of Portland Oregon.

Shopping while in Oregon

Many of the coastal cities have a unique feel to each community. Candy stores selling salt-water taffy and little boutiques that give you hours of shopping enjoyment. Portland Oregon has every style and store front you can imagine. It is truly the melting pot of the west coast and you will enjoy the diversity of shops you find.

Dinning and Food in Oregon

The local food choices will spell out the taste of Oregon no matter if you are staying in a Lincoln city vacation rental, Sunriver vacation rental, a, or any other Oregon coast lodging accommodation.

• Fresh seafood just caught that afternoon
• Wild berries and mushrooms picked local and served fresh
• Smoked Salmon caught at a local river and served smoked or on a cedar plank.

Oregon Weather

Depending on where you are in Oregon plays a huge role in what the weather will be like. East of the Cascade mountain range you can expect a dryer climate with warm summers and heavy snowfall in the winter, making this a perfect getaway for the avid skier.

West of the Cascades the climate is milder and typically wetter than other parts of the state. People staying at Oregon coast vacation rentals can expect mild temperatures and during the fall and spring a higher probability of rain.
Best time to visit Oregon

The busy season for Oregon coast lodging is in the summer months when the temperatures are warm and people are out and about. This makes it a peak time for reserving Oregon coast properties. In the central part of the state you can enjoy vacation homes for most of the year with the ski season and the summer activities. Booking a Sunriver vacation rental is popular with both summer and winter seasons.