When Easterners with a hankering for adventure heeded the magic words "go west," they headed for Oregon country. Their sense of adventure lingers today in Oregon, where seven distinctive regions — the Coast, Portland Metro, Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge, the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, and Eastern Oregon — represent a wealth of diverse climates, cultures and recreational opportunities. We’ve made it easy to find your way to Oregon’s treasures. Click on a region (or two) for a description of the specific area, popular activities, attractions and events. Giddy up…you’ve got some exploring to do...