All about Oregon

Crater Lake National Park - Oregon's Crater Lake National Park embraces one of North America's great natural wonders, Crater Lake.

Cannon Beach - The resort town of Cannon Beach is set on the northern Oregon coast and is famous for Haystack Rock, a 72 m (235 ft) sea stack that juts out along the sand.

Mount Hood National Forest - At 3,426 m (11,420 ft), Mount Hood is Oregon's tallest peak.

Bend - If you're seeking a base in Central Oregon, carry on until you reach Bend.

White water rafting - Deschutes is known for its challenging white water, and attracts rafting enthusiasts from across the state.

Paulina Lake - The area around Newberry National Volcanic Monument features an inviting body of water, Paulina Lake.

Smith Rock State Park - This is climbing territory, the sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt testing even the most seasoned of exponents.

Astoria - Astoria in Oregon's far northwest has long been a favorite location with filmmakers.

Astoria Column - While in Astoria, make sure you climb the 164-spiral steps to the observation deck crowning the Astoria Column for outstanding views across the vicinity.

Hood River - Hood River is named for the nearby river that laps this scenic city. The river is another watersports destination, and serves windsurfers and kiteboarders.

Silver Falls State Park - Located a short distance southeast of Salem, the state capital, Silver Falls State Park showcases a dazzling display of assorted waterfalls, in fact 10 in all.

Hollywood Theatre - The city's historic movie theaters, including Hollywood (pictured), date back to the 1920s and are regarded as architectural gems.

Oregon Zoo - Among the amazing creatures resident at Portland's Oregon Zoo are a pair Siberian tigers, housed in the Discovery plaza.