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Oregon Surfing - Best Surfing on the Oregon CoaThe best oregon surfing - Where to go - where to take lessons. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Surfing - Best Surfing on the Oregon Coa" Best Oregon Lakes For Camping, Fishing, BoatingBest Oregon lakes for fishing, camping, swimming and boating. From Crater Lake to Permalink -- click for full blog post "Best Oregon Lakes For Camping, Fishing, Boating" Mt Hood, Oregon - Summer and Winter FunAn abundance of activities for both winter and summer on or near Mt Hood, Oregon Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mt Hood, Oregon - Summer and Winter Fun" Government Camp, Oregon | Oregon Skiing, Lodging, and DiningGovernment Camp, a village on the south slope of Mt. Hood Oregon. The gateway to Mt. Hood Skiing. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Government Camp, Oregon | Oregon Skiing, Lodging, and Dining" Lincoln City Oregon | Kite Flying, Clamming, Crabbing, and Glass FloatsA Lincoln City Vacation offers everything you could want on the Oregon Coast . Great clamming, crabbing, beachcombing, and kite flying plus fantastic lodging. Bend Oregon Vacations, Restaurants, LodgingBend Oregon is a popular destination for outdoor sport enthusiasts. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bend Oregon Vacations, Restaurants, Lodging" Oregon Coast CampingAn almost endless choice of Oregon Coast camping spots. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Coast Camping" Oregon Coast AttractionsThe most popular Oregon Coast attractions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Coast Attractions" Nye BeachNye Beach in Newport is one of the most romantic areas on the Oregon Coast with easy beach access and great shopping and eating. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nye Beach" Newport Oregon RV ParksNewport Oregon RV parks offer you a variety of landscapes to park your RV. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Newport Oregon RV Parks" Lodging in Newport OregonFind lodging in Newport Oregon that makes your visit one to remember. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lodging in Newport Oregon" Finding a Glass Fishing Float on the Oregon CoastFinding a Japanese glass fishing float on the Oregon Coast is a real thrill. It is just as much fun to find an Oregon-made float. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Finding a Glass Fishing Float on the Oregon Coast" Camping on the South Oregon CoastSome of the best camping on the South Oregon Coast. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Camping on the South Oregon Coast" Camping on the Central Oregon CoastThe best places for camping on the central Oregon Coast. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Camping on the Central Oregon Coast" Bandon Oregon Vacation RentalA Bandon Oregon vacation rental can make your vacation one of the best ever. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bandon Oregon Vacation Rental" Newport, Oregon | Fun on the Oregon CoastNewport, Oregon--Read about the many attractions of Newport, its beaches, lighthouse, aquariums, Nye Beach, and neighboring beaches. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Newport, Oregon | Fun on the Oregon Coast" Mt Hood Skiing and SnowboardingYour guide to Mt Hood skiing and snowboarding Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mt Hood Skiing and Snowboarding" Eastern Oregon -- Outdoor ParadiseEastern Oregon, the place for outdoor recreation. Hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Eastern Oregon -- Outdoor Paradise" Clamming on the Oregon Coast - How to, Where, EquipmentClamming on the Oregon Coast is fun for the whole family. Find out where to go, when to go, and how to dig. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Clamming on the Oregon Coast - How to, Where, Equipment" Camping in Mt Hood National ForestYou have a big choice when camping in Mt Hood National Forest near Mt. Hood. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Camping in Mt Hood National Forest" Camping Bend OregonCamping Bend Oregon is for you if you like fresh clean air, fishing, boating, and hiking. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Camping Bend Oregon" Ashland Shakespeare FestivalAshland Shakespeare Festival 2008 season choice of plays. A Southern Oregon must do. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ashland Shakespeare Festival" 2009 Allstate Festival of BalloonsDon't miss the Festival of Balloons in Tigard, Oregon on June 19th, 20th, and 21st. Get to Cook Park early at 6 am to see the hot air balloons launch or be there at dusk to see the colorful Night Glow when all the balloons are lit. In between enjoy live music, the Festival of Cars, Rogue Beer Garden, and the Carnival Fun Center. Visit Tigard Balloons for times, directions, parking, and special on-line ticket deals. Permalink -- click for full blog post "2009 Allstate Festival of Balloons" Oregon Coast Sandcastle FestivalThe Oregon Coast Sandcastle Festival will take place this year on June 13 in Cannon Beach near Haystack Rock. Hundreds of sand sculptures will be on exhibit. This is one of the largest sand sculpting events on the west coast. Building begins at 9:00 am and you are invited to watch. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Coast Sandcastle Festival" Father's Day at Oregon Coast AquariumGive Dad a special treat on Father's Day weekend on the Oregon Coast. Breakfast with the Sharks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21. A hearty breakfast will be served in the Gleason Event Room which has a private viewing window where you can see the Sharks in the Passages of the Deep exhibit. It all happens in the morning before the aquarium is open to the public. Breakfast is served from 8 am to 9:30 am. Tickets for the breakfast for members is $20. Tickets for non members is $25. You will need reservations. Call (541) 867-3474 ext. 2313 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Father's Day at Oregon Coast Aquarium" A Money Saving Deal for Portland ShoppersWant to save some money while shopping or eating in Portland? The Portland Mercury is offering a specail deal for half off gift certificates. You can get a $20 gift certificate for $10. The gift certificate is good at places like The Black Cat Cafe, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Soho Clothing Boutique, Mash Tun Brewpub, Thai Terrace and many more. You can use the certificates just like cash. You will have to act fast because quatities are limited. http://post.portlandmercury.com/portland/MercPerks/Page MercsPerks Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Money Saving Deal for Portland Shoppers" Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale 2009The Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale will take place this year April 17th to 19th. These garage sales are city wide and include the small towns between Lincoln City and Newport. There is a printed guide available from the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and most hotels along the coast. Visit Oregon Coast for more information about Oregon's spectacular coastline. Aurora Oregon - Old Aurora ColonyAurora Oregon is the place to see how the pioneer actually lived plus it is the Antiques Capital of Oregon. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Aurora Oregon - Old Aurora Colony" Portland RestaurantsPortland Restaurants reviewed by readers. Find out the restaurants readers like and recommend. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Portland Restaurants" Wine and Cheese at Sokol BlosserDo you enjoy wine and cheese? You'll love Wine and Cheese Day at Sokol Blosser in Dundee, Oregon. Amanda DeMann, fromager from New Seasons will be at the winery from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, March 21 to answer questions about domestic and international gourmet cheeses. Sokol Blosser will be offering full flights of wine to go along with the cheese for $15. Take an Oregon Coast Vacation on Oregon BeachesDiscover the things to see and do on the Oregon Coast. A must see when visiting Oregon. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Take an Oregon Coast Vacation on Oregon Beaches" Plan Your Oregon Coast WeddingPlan your Oregon Coast wedding with lots of help. Attend the Weddings at the Beach Bridal Show at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart, Oregon next Saturday, March 21. The show will feature the newest decor and tenting and will put you in touch with venues, caterers, florists, and photographers. Hours: 11 am to 5 pm. Newport Blessing of the Fishing FleetThe annual Blessing of the Fishing Fleets is next Saturday, March 21, up and down the Oregon Coast. In Newport it begins with a breakfast at the Yacht Club. Then at 1 pm the parade of Boats begins with the blessing by clergy who are on the U.S. Coast Guard motor lifeboat, Victory. In the afternoon there will be a memorial service at the Fishermen's Memorial Sanctuary at Yaquina Bay State Park.
The day tops off with The Great Newport Seafood Cook-Off where you can sample food and get tips on how seafood is supposed to be cooked. For more Newport attractions visit Things to do in Newport. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Newport Blessing of the Fishing Fleet" Lincoln City Photo ContestWin a weekend getaway at Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast. Dig through your old photos taken on trips to Lincoln City Send in your favorites - up to five - before March 31, 2009. You can e -mail them to LincolnCityKite@gmail.com or send prints to Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau, attention: Kite Festival Photo Contest, 801 SW Hwy 101, Suite 401, Lincoln City, OR 97367 with your name and how you can be contacted. Don't send original prints. You are not limited to old photos. You can pop over to Lincoln City and take new pics for the contest if you like. For detailed information on the contest visit Lincoln City Kite Festival Photo Contest. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lincoln City Photo Contest" The Oregon TrailThousands of Oregon Trail pioneers traveled to Oregon by covered wagon and the ruts made by their journey can still be seen today. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Oregon Trail" Willamette Valley OregonThe Willamette Valley was the end of the Oregon Trail. Today it is the location of Oregon's largest citites and its most productive farms. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Willamette Valley Oregon" Silver Creek Falls OregonSilver Creek Falls, a favorite place for hiking, photography, and camping, is Oregon's largest state park. A heavily-forested retreat where you can refresh body, mind, and spirit. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Silver Creek Falls Oregon" Oregon Coast Yurt RentalsThere is an abundance of Oregon Coast Yurt Rentals for you to rent for your vacation or getaway. Find out where they are and what they are like. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Coast Yurt Rentals" Oregon DunesThe Oregon Dunes are 47 miles of sand dunes on the Oregon Coast where you can drive your ORV, dune buggy, or just enjoy the natrual environment. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Oregon Dunes" Diamond Lake OregonDiamond Lake Oregon is one of Oregon's premiere lakes for rainbow trout fishing. Hundreds of camp sites for tents and RV's, boat rental, horseback riding, mountain biking, and snowmobiling. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Diamond Lake Oregon"
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