Mount Hood on Oregon’s Cascade Mountain Range has some of the best snowboarding in the entire country with many great ski resorts within an hour of Portland. The US Olympic Ski Team uses Mount Hood for training throughout the year.

Seaside is one of Oregon’s premier beaches. Close proximity to Portland makes the trip worthwhile.

Central Oregon is one of the premier destinations in the Northwest with its mix of beauty, great climate, and fun attractions. Portlanders love going to Bend because of the climate contrast from Portland. Central Oregon is a dryer climate with less rain and more of a desert setting. The best starting point for exploring Central Oregon is the town of Bend.