Oregon

Touring student groups will view native fish life in the underwater viewing station and learn about the dam operations at the powerhouse. Upon request, student groups may also participate in an interpretive presentation which focuses on area fish, hydropower, navigation and geology.  

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Oregon's Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center creates a unique, dynamic environment for lifelong exploration and the study of marine science.
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One of Portland’s best kept secrets, the International Rose Test Garden is the oldest operating public rose garden in the United States.  The garden contains 10,000 plantings of 550 different rose varieties. Read more »

This beautiful 80 acre property has a large natural area of Douglas fir trees, a small stream, and nine comparative forest management zones. The farm also has 2.5 miles of hiking trails and a 60-foot fire lookout tower.

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Student visitors on the Marine Discovery Tour will board a boat that takes them along the Oregon coast where they can view the gray whales, harbor porpoise, seals, sea lions, pelicans, bald eagles and the abundance of marine birds. The tour boat also has a naturalist and an onboard video microscope.  

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Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the U.S. Your science students will cross the Benson Bridge, crafted by Italian stone masons, between the lower and upper cataracts and be thrilled at the sights and sounds of the magnificent falls.

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Historic Nye Beach seaside neighborhood retains some of the charm of its history in a warm, friendly village atmosphere.  Students can visit the shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium is home to over 500 species of animals in both indoor and outdoor exhibits. It’s also the former home of Keiko, the movie star Orca Whale.

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The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles, all of which produce an atmosphere of harmony with nature. The careful use of plants, stones, and water, create an aura of serenity and beauty. Your students will be amazed! Read more »

Formed 25 million years ago, this basalt rock cave is the largest sea cave in the world and the home of the wild Sea Lion. The rock ledge below the lookout, located just outside the cave, is the area that the sea lions call home during the spring and summer, while they raise their young. Read more »

Vista House is the most photographed location in the Columbia River Gorge.  It was built in 1916-1918 as a memorial to Oregon pioneers and towers 733 feet above the river.
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Take a jet boat tour of the Portland area. There are two tours to choose from.
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The World Forestry Museum’s mission is to educate and inform people about the world's forests and trees, and their importance to all life, in order to promote a balanced and sustainable future. Read more »

The Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean at the north end of Newport, Oregon. Touring student groups will see harbor seals and whales. In spring and summer, thousands of seabirds flock to the near-shore islands to breed and raise their young. The tide pool site is within a protected Marine Garden area of the nature preserve. Read more »