http://www.oregonbeautiful.com Oregon Vacations and Travel Guide Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:58:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Prehistoric Gardens - Port Orford, Oregon The valley is alive with the prehistoric monsters of the past in this genuine rain forest in the valley with a mild climate and all of the things that you could want in a rainforest.  Here the area is drenched with rainfall, giant ferns, ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/coast/the-prehistoric-gardens-port-orford-oregon.html Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Ashland, Oregon This among the oldest and largest professional theaters in the nation.  The theater presents 8 1/2 months of outstanding performances for the public to enjoy. The community of Ashland is just 20,000 so you won't have difficulty getting around and finding where you want to go. There ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/southern/oregon-shakespeare-festival-ashland-oregon.html Oregon Vortex (House of Mystery)- Gold Hill, Oregon You think you have everything under control, that you see what you see, feel what you feel and have a pretty good sense of balance.  Wrong.  Just step into the world of visual and perceptual phenomena, a step into the twilight zone!  The House ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/southern/oregon-vortex-house-of-mystery-gold-hill-oregon.html Portland’s Top Destination for Booklovers: Powell’s City of Books. If you love books and you’re planning a visit to Portland, Oregon – you’re in for a huge treat. Imagine shopping a bookstore that takes up an entire city block – a bookstore you need a map to navigate! If browsing ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/portland-metro/city-of-books.html Start Your Tour of the John Day Fossil Beds at the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center . The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is one of the most impressive outdoors attractions in the state of Oregon. You can explore trails, go river rafting and even enjoy an afternoon of fishing ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/eastern/john-day-fossil-beds.html Explore the Mystery of the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, Oregon. If you're planning a trip to Gold Country in Southern Oregon, take the opportunity to visit one of the area's most famous and intriguing attractions. The Oregon Vortex and the House of Mystery in Gold Hill are a top ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/southern/oregon-vortex.html The Carousel Museum in Hood River is closed.  There are hopes that it will be reopened in Dee but there is no certain timeline for this. Discover a Magical Attraction in Hood River: The International Museum of Carousel Art. If you're traveling in northwest Oregon and you happen to be a ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/mount-hood-gorge/museum-carousel-art.html Visit Heceta Head Lighthouse along the Oregon Coast. The Heceta Head Lighthouse situated in the central area of Oregon's coast is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the U.S. Heceta Head Lighthouse and the Keeper's House sit on a cliff more than 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/coast/heceta-head-lighthouse.html Kam Wah Chung Museum - John Day, Oregon This museum will give you a wonderful opportunity to learn about Oregon history.  Situated in a former trading post of the 1800's on the Dalles Military Rd it is a piece of history itself.  It provides a look at the culture and life ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/eastern/kam-wah-chung-museum-john-day-oregon.html Discover the Riches of Gold Beach Nestled only fifty miles north of the California border is one of the best well-kept of Oregon’s secrets – Gold Beach. The small port town is home to approximately two thousand year round residents who have come to adore the natural beauty and wildlife of ... http://www.oregonbeautiful.com/coast/gold-beach.html