Rain
Oregon has a reputation for being extremely rainy--that's only partly true. While it rains often in Oregon, it rarely is a heavy rain.
Climate
Fall, winter and spring in Oregon are marked by overcast and cloudy days, rarely with snowfall outside of the mountains. It rarely rains during the summer, and the temperatures usually stay around 80 degrees.
Portland
Portland is a great base of operations for traveling in Oregon, as it's close to quite a few destinations. Still, hiking through Forest Park (one of the largest city parks in the country), makes for a great outdoor trip in the city.
The Mountains
Oregon's two most popular peaks are Mount Hood, near Portland, and Mount Bachelor, near Bend. Both offer world-class skiing and snowboarding.
Windsurfing
Hood River, Oregon has a unique claim in the outdoor world. It's one of the top windsurfing destinations in the country. Even the U.S. Windsurfing Association held its national championship there.
Camping
There are more than 50 parks in Oregon that have year-round camping. Half of them take reservations, while the rest are first come, first served.
