Introduction
Oregon is a scenic wonder that is wild and adventurous, known for its natural beauty and landscapes. Although it's a rugged landscape of mountains, rivers and forests, residents of the largest city, Portland, are eager to claim their city as the most sophisticated and cultured in the US. Almost 400 miles of rough coastline runs along the Pacific, dotted with fishing villages and historic lighthouses, while further inland run rich valleys of pastures and vineyards. In the east of the state you can find the true 'wild west' along the Oregon Trail, the desert ground tracks left behind by the ox-drawn wagons of the first settlers 150 years ago.
