oday, adventurous travelers still fl ock westward
Outstanding
OREGON
T
to experience fi rsthand the natural beauty of
“The Beaver State.”
From its picturesque coastline to high-desert
country, fertile valleys to cosmopolitan
Portland, the state of Oregon offers a plethora
of cultural and recreational attractions. Witness
In 1843, a wagon train comprised of nearly the scenic beauty of Cannon Beach and nearby
1,000 pioneers set out from Independence, Haystack Rock, the third-largest coastal monolith
Missouri on a 2,000-mile trek west to Oregon. in the world. Or experience the greatest expanse of
What became known as “The Great Migration” coastal sand dunes in North America at the Oregon
would pave the way for half a million settlers, Dunes National Recreation Area, where dunes as
who over the next 25 years followed tall as 500 feet rise above lakes,
the legendary Oregon Trail. streams and evergreen forests.
Head to Eastern Oregon
for hiking, biking, camping
and boating amid the rugged
Multnomah Falls
wilderness of Hells Canyon.
Admire the vibrant hues of
the Painted Hills at the John
DON’T MISS DESTINATIONS
Evergreen A
viation
& Space Museum
Day Fossil Beds National PORTLAND
Monument, or head to
Portland Rose Festival
Central Oregon’s lava plains to tackle Smith’s Rock,
Japanese Garden
Portland Aerial Tram
the state’s most popular rock-climbing area. Travel
to Southern Oregon in the summer months and
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
drive around the cavernous rim of Crater Lake, the
Scenic Columbia River Highway
Multnomah Falls
deepest lake in the United States. Enjoy a boat tour,
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
hike the nearby trails or stay in the historic Crater
Lake Lodge.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Hayst
Oregon Wine Country
ack R
ock
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
LEARN MORE: Visit www.traveloregon.com
merica’s second-largest state, Texas has no
Big Bend
National Park
A
shortage of wide, open spaces,
making it a must for outdoor
enthusiasts. Hike amid the
canyons and rock formations
at Big Bend National Park. Admire
the breathtaking views at “the Grand
Canyon of Texas,” Palo Duro Canyon
State Park. Or go camping in
Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
For beach lovers, Texas offers 600
miles of coastline along the warm waters
of the Gulf of Mexico. Soak up the sun Stockyards National
on Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches. Go
Historic District
, Fort Worth
scuba diving and windsurfi ng at South
Padre Island National Seashore or spend
the day boating, kayaking or tubing down
the state’s inland waterways. Golfers, meanwhile,
DON’T MISS DESTINATIONS
Tantalizing
will delight in choosing from among Texas’ 800 SAN ANTONIO
golf courses.
The Alamo
San Antonio River Walk
TEXAS
Texas is synonymous with cowboys.
Botanical Garden
Experience the life of a real cowboy at more than
100 guest ranches. Take part in a trail ride, enjoy
HOUSTON
an authentic Texas barbecue or experience a slice
Space Center Houston
The very word “Texas” conjures up images
Museum District
of down-home
Tax-free shopping at The Galleria’s Million
of endless expanses of open terrain beneath Americana at an
Dollar Mile
cloudless, starry skies. Add 600 miles of old-fashioned
coastline, mountain forests, cosmopolitan
DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Texas rodeo.
Stockyards National Historic District
cities and golf courses galore, and today’s
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Texas is truly a world-class destination that LEARN MORE: Visit West End Entertainment District
offers something for everyone. www.traveltex.com
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