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Regional Driving and Vacation Guides that target the Columbia and Snake River Basins, Oregon, Western Washington, Northwest Wine Country and British Columbia. It’s your invitation to explore these regions: the lush rain forests in the northwest, the parched beauty that stretches across southeastern deserts, mountains that harbor pristine lakes and streams, and the rugged Pacific Coast, a place like no other!

Useful maps, driving distances, and up-to-date travel information make these guides favorites at Visitor Centers.  The user friendly design of the full-size, 4-color travel planners are set in a luxurious format and complemented with tremendous photography.

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Spring 2007
Annual Oregon Vacation Guide 2007-2008 Annual Oregon Vacation Guide - Vacationer's Resource - Over 55 Maps, Highways and Byways - 24 Perfect Drives, Golf and Food - 11 Fabulous Place. From oceanscapes to desert vistas to snowcapped mountains dressed in fir, Oregon offers a Northwest experience like no other. The 2007 edition of the Oregon Vacation Guide focuses on incredible places and exciting activities that can be enjoyed year-round.

The Mile-By-Mile Guide to Hwy 101 - 2007-2008 Official Visitor’s Guide - Explore the Secrets of the Tides, Top 14 Things Not to Miss, 10 Great Hikes, Best Places to Whale Watch, and Where to Take the Best Photos

Eastern Oregon Regional Trip Planner - Eastern Oregon is a place of awesome beauty-- from Hells Canyon's wildest rapids to the glimmering peaks of the Wallowas, from the rolling wheat fields of the Columbia River Plateau to the rugged breaks of Steens Mountain. The skies are wide and blue, and beautiful scenery unfolds around every bend in the road. Adventure awaits you.
Winter 2006

Oregon Vacation Guide - Northern Coast - The North Coast has been a popular vacation spot for Oregon’s city dwellers for many years. The main cities are Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Tillamook, all situated along miles of flat beaches and inlets punctuated with rugged headlands. From I–5 easy access is provided by Hwy 6 to Tillamook; Hwy 26 lands between Cannon Beach and Seaside; and Hwy 30 takes you to Astoria. View online or download a PDF guide.
 

Oregon Vacation Guide - Central Coast - The poplar central coast is readily accessible from the I–5 corridor. Hwy 126 from Eugene is an hour’s drive into Florence. Hwy 34 west from Corvallis connects to Waldport, and Hwy 20 takes travelers into Newport. Highways 18 and 22 lead to Lincoln City. In addition to these flourishing cities, the region is dotted with seaside and riverside villages. View online or download a PDF guide.
 

Oregon Vacation Guide - Central Oregon - When it comes to four-season fun, Central Oregon is unsurpassed. The region has been ranked as one of the top-50 best golf destinations in the world by Golf Digest. Fly-fishing on the Deschutes, Metolius, or Crooked rivers can take an angler from relaxed to thrilled in a matter of moments. Gliding in a canoe over the clear blue waters of a Cascade lake sets a new standard for communing with nature. And Mount Bachelor is one of the finest winter recreation areas in North America with a ski season that lasts from mid-November through Memorial Day weekend in May. View Central Oregon online Download a PDF guide.
 

Oregon Vacation Guide - Eastern Oregon - Eastern Oregon is called the Land of Extremes for good reason. Snow-clad peaks, fragrant high desert, fertile farmland, and roaring rivers—the east side of the state is full of surprises. Autumn is a good time to drive the scenic byways or ride the excursion train between Joseph and Elgin, watch wildlife, or take bike rides around the valleys. View Eastern Oregon online Download a PDF guide.

Oregon Vacation Guide - Southern Oregon - Snow-topped mountains, internationally acclaimed Shakespearean theater, quality wineries, world-class fly-fishing, and national wildlife refuges and forests are just a few of the incentives for planning a trip to Southern Oregon. Download a PDF guide.

Oregon Vacation Guide - South Coast - America's wild rivers coast runs from Northern California into Southern Oregon, an area known for natural beauty on a gigantic scale. The coastline from the Klamath area to the town of Smith River offers the grandeur of the redwoods, unspoiled and secluded beaches, and majestic rolling rivers. There is no mistake about it, California’s Del Norte County is recreation oriented. The Smith and the Klamath rivers are known for their fishing. The redwood groves of Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park along Hwy 199 and Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park along Hwy 101 between Crescent City and the Klamath area offer unforgettable hiking and camping and amazing scenery while driving. View the Southern Oregon coast online or download a PDF guide.

Western Washington Vacation Guide - Kitsap & Olympic Peninsula - Most visitors reach the Olympic Peninsula by first crossing the Kitsap Peninsula. This land mass misses being an island only by virtue of a narrow ridge between Hood Canal and Case Inlet. The Hood Canal Floating Bridge has also made the peninsula more accessible. View this guide online or download a PDF version.
Southwest British Columbia Vacation Guide - Vancouver Island - Northwesterners know the real beauty of southwest British Columbia. Travelers in this area often pop across the border for short sojourns to Vancouver, or slip aboard ferries to Victoria. But the southwest corner of B.C. encompasses more than just grand metropolitan areas, it also has sun-toasted island beaches, vast tracks of forestland, and fierce but picturesque snowcapped mountains. Beauty of every kind meshes here and creates a year-round scenic playground. Bring a loved one. Bring the kids. Call your best friend and plan a road trip. Come taste the wine, ski the mountains, and visit some of the world’s most famous landmarks, but bring this guide with you and discover that there truly is something for everyone. View this guide online or download a PDF version.
Southwest British Columbia Vacation Guide - Vancouver Coast & Mountains - In addition to its lush and diverse landscape, the southwest tip of B.C. features coastal and mountain recreation, fascinating historical sites, and sophisticated and growing cities. Come taste the wine, ski the mountains, and visit some of the world’s most famous landmarks, but bring this guide with you and discover that there truly is something for everyone. View this guide online or download a PDF version.
Downloadable 2006 Guides
Northwest Wine
Country
Vacation Guide
Oregon Vacation Guide
Intro and South Coast Section
Oregon Vacation Guide
Central and North Coast Section
Oregon Vacation Guide
Southern
Oregon, Willamette Valley, Portland and Gorge Section
Oregon Vacation Guide
Columbia Gorge and Central and Eastern Oregon Section
(4.2MB PDF) (2.6MB PDF) (2.2MB PDF) (2.9MB PDF) (1.8MB PDF)

 

Southern
British Columbia
Vacation Guide
Vancouver Island
Section
Southern
British Columbia
Vacation Guide
Mainland Section
Western Washington
Vacation Guide
Section One
Western Washington
Vacation Guide
Section Two
Columbia & Snake
Rivers Region
Vacation Guide
(2.0MB PDF) (4.9MB PDF) (2.6MB PDF) (2.8MB PDF) (3.0MB PDF)

 

RV Camping Guide
to the Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
Mile by Mile Guide
Northern Section
Oregon Coast
Mile by Mile Guide
Central Section
Oregon Coast
Mile by Mile Guide
Southern Section
(3.5MB PDF) (3.5MB PDF) (7.2MB PDF) (3.1MB PDF)




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