The Columbia River Gorge hosts more than 2 million visitors a year, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Visitation often exceeds the automobile capacity along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Parking and traffic congestion is degrading the visitor experience and causing safety problems. Below are key messages that both locals and tourists can relate to…
In 2018, following extensive work with strategist David Sawyer of Converge, the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Initiative transitioned to a statewide network, now known as the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Network (OORN). Many leadership team members continued as active partners, a group of 25 individuals meeting quarterly to advise and help coordinate the activities of the network.…
The Newberry Country Rural Tourism Studio focused on the Central Oregon communities of La Pine, Sunriver, Three Rivers South, Gilchrist, Crescent, Fort Rock, Silver Lake, Christmas Valley and Chemult.
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to the Willamette Valley from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a sufficient…
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to Southern Oregon from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a sufficient sample…
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to Mt. Hood-Columbia River Gorge from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a…
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to Greater Portland from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a sufficient sample…
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to Eastern Oregon from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a sufficient sample…
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to the Oregon Coast from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a sufficient…
This report provides a profile of domestic overnight visitors to Central Oregon from a national survey of travelers. Results are from 2015 and 2014 to allow for a sufficient sample…
