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It’s all about the great outdoors in the eco-chic Pacific Northwest. From easy excursions to nearby Mount Hood and Multnomah Falls to more ambitious trips out to the Pacific coast, about the only thing worth doing inside is sipping vino at one of Oregon’s many up-and-coming wineries.

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Columbia River Gorge
Take the scenic highway past seven major waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, the second largest one in the U.S. Plenty of parking areas along the way offer access to hiking trails.
62 miles east of PortlandOR; www.crgva.org
Tags: family | hiking | outdoors
Maryhill Museum of Art
A major cultural resource in the Columbia River Gorge, the museum's collection – everything from Rodin to French fashion mannequins – is housed in a chateau surrounded by magnificent gardens.
108 miles east of Portland; 35 Maryhill Museum Dr.; Goldendale, WA; 509-773-3733; www.maryhillmuseum.org
Tags: family | culture | historic | art
Oregon Coast
A gorgeous, must-see area where lush evergreen forests and rugged cliffs meet the Pacific. Stay the night at The Ocean Lodge (www.theoceanlodge.com), a comfortable family- and pet-friendly resort, or take a cooking class at EVOO (www.evoo.biz), a top attraction for foodies.
135 miles west of PortlandOR; www.visittheoregoncoast.com
Tags: beach | family | culinary | view
Mount Hood
Enjoy fishing, camping, boating and hiking in the summer, hunting in the fall, and snow sports in the winter. Berry picking and mushroom collecting are also popular.
55 miles east of Portland; Off Highway 26OR; 503-622-3017; www.mthood.info
Tags: skiing | family | hiking
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Beginning in the 1840s more than 300,000 people journeyed to the Pacific Northwest via this famous trail. Their stories are brought to life here through exhibits and shows.
19 miles south of Portland; 1726 Washington St.; Oregon City, OR; 503-657-9336; www.endoftheoregontrail.org
Tags: family | culture | historic
Wine Country
Oregon wine is becoming well known, and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association has 138 members representing wineries and tasting rooms from Portland to Eugene.
About 110 miles south of PortlandOR; 503-646-2985; www.willamettewines.com
Tags: culture | wine tasting | history
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