5 UNIQUE OREGON EXPERIENCES

 March 2015
 
 5 UNIQUE OREGON EXPERIENCES
 
    In Oregon on the US west coast, you can experience a side of the
United States that tourists rarely see. This is a place to enjoy all the
good things in life: contemplative walks through the woods, enjoying a
glass of hand-brewed organic beer with friends, chatting with a
winegrower about the year's harvest. Nature is always close and
extremely diverse. Be enchanted by America's deepest lake, Crater Lake;
race down Mount Bachelor on a mountain bike; or look for whales along
the rocky Pacific coastline. Read on and get inspired with 5 unique
experiences in the state that is entirely its own.
 
    #Cowboys
 
 1) SPEND THE NIGHT IN A COWBOY CAMP
 
    Eastern Oregon is covered by seemingly endless prairie where
hard-working ranchers have been raising cattle for generations. Life on
the prairie is something to be experienced, not just watched from a
distance. Get the full experience by joining the O'Crowley family at
Steens Mountain Guest Ranch [4] in south-eastern Oregon, and try your
luck as a modern-day cowboy. On this working cattle ranch, guests are
invited to take part in day-to-day chores like herding the cattle,
helping with the cooking and assisting in the barn. The friendly hosts
provide expert training in all the cowboy disciplines, from horseback
riding to lasso swinging. Dinner is shared with the family around the
big kitchen table. End the day with a quiet moment under the vast
starlit sky. Get inspired here. [5]
 
    #Whiskey
 
 2) VISIT THE WHISKEY LIBRARY IN PORTLAND
 
    Multnomah Whiskey Library in Portland is something as rare as a
library with only whiskey on the shelves. From the humble entrance there
is no hint of the magic waiting inside - an elegant high-ceilinged room
that is like something out of an English gentleman's dream with
chesterfield sofas, sturdy wooden tables and subdued lighting. Behind
the bar, hundreds of different types of whiskeys are lined up on the
high shelves. Well-dressed bartenders serve the tables from bar carts
and make delicious cocktails to order. If you're feeling peckish, order
a meal or perhaps just an order of fresh popcorn. Read more on the
website [6]. It's a good idea to book your table in advance.
 
    #Treetops
 
 3) CHECK INTO THE TREETOPS
 
    Birdsong and a peaceful atmosphere will greet you at Out'n'About in
the south-western corner of Oregon, where you can get an unforgettable
hotel experience in the treetops. In this quaint hotel you can choose
between five rustic, but comfortable and fully furnished treehouses. The
hotel also offers entertainment for the whole family. The kids can
splash around in the freshwater pool, while adults can go horseback
riding, river rafting or flying among the trees on the hotel's zip line
course. The 'treesort' is a short drive from the fascinating marble
Oregon Caves, read more here. [7]
 
    #Cheese
 
 4) VISIT A CHEESE DAIRY
 
    You may think that visiting a cheese dairy isn't an exciting holiday
activity. But don't miss Rogue Creamery [8] in the southern part of the
state, which embodies everything that makes the Oregon culinary scene
extraordinary: a passion for craftsmanship, local ingredients and
entrepreneurship. Founder Ignazio Vella likes experimenting like with
unconventional local ingredients like hops, rosemary and chocolate.
Visitors to his cosy dairy in Central Point can order phenomenal freshly
made grilled cheese sandwiches, taste the dairy blue cheese - the
world's best according to some - or learn how handmade cheddar is
produced.
 
    #Canoeing
 
 5) GO CANOEING IN THE MOONLIGHT
 
    Wanderlust Tours offers cosy full-moon canoe tours from June to
October on the Cascade Lakes in the stunning mountain scenery near Bend.
Experience the almost spiritual sight of the moon casting its light over
the shimmering lake as you're paddling across the lake. The tours are
led by experienced nature guides, who will share the myths and legends
of the area's native population along the way. At halfway you will make
a stop on the bank of the lake and enjoy a delicious dessert, hot
chocolate and local microbrews around the campfire. The tour will be
extra special on September 28, where you can experience a total lunar
eclipse for about an hour and 12 minutes. Read more here. [9]
 
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    PRESS ROOM
 
 Find press images and more news from Oregon here [2]
 
 PRESS TRIPS
 Please contact Vibeke Arildsen if you are interested in visiting Oregon
on a press trip.
 
    CONTACT
 
 Vibeke Arildsen
 Senior Account Manager, Communications
 
 Contact via e-mail
 or phone +45 2967 7828
 
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