The long road north
Following the light on Highway 101
A slow route through headlands, working harbors and the weathered landmarks that still guide the Oregon coast.
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Field notes
Three landscapes, three ways to slow down
Routes built around what a place feels like, with enough practical detail to make the day easy.
One road, ten shades of green
Old stone walls, short waterfall walks and river towns along the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Space to breathe in Central Oregon
Juniper country, volcanic viewpoints and a horizon that seems to move as you drive.
Golden hour in John Day country
A practical route to the Painted Hills, with quieter stops before and after the main overlook.
Field films
Oregon, a few seconds at a time
Short, quiet views from a library spanning the state’s cities, coast, valleys and open country.
Coast filmWaves at Beverly Beach
Gorge filmBridal Veil in the trees
Desert filmDry country, long horizon
Choose a direction
Oregon by region
Start with a landscape rather than a checklist.
The Coast
Highway 101, lighthouse loops and places where the forest reaches the Pacific.
The Gorge & Mt. Hood
Waterfall corridors, fruit roads and mountain views.
Central Oregon
Volcanic country, juniper and big-sky drives.
Eastern Oregon
Fossil beds, mining towns and roads with room.
Southern Oregon
Crater Lake, forest highways and the wild south coast.
Willamette Valley
Farm roads, wine country, small towns and an easy pace between Portland and Eugene.
Portland
Bridges, parks and one neighborhood at a time.
Eugene
River paths, markets and the southern valley edge.
Keep it simple