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What’s New in Oregon
Oregon Outback named world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary
A 2.5-million-acre area of southeastern Oregon has been certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association), making it the world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary to date. Located within an area commonly referred to as the Oregon Outback, the Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary has committed to protect its starry night skies for the benefit of residents, visitors and wildlife. The area is located within the largest, contiguous, pristine dark sky zone in the Lower 48 U.S. states, and this certification helps to protect a large portion of the designated zone.
Hit the electric highway in Oregon
Oregon is home to one of the largest and most robust networks of electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations in the U.S. It has developed six electric byways for visitors to road trip around the state, including the Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon, Willamette Valley wine country and Mt. Hood Territory – Oregon’s highest peak and only year-round, lift-served skiing in North America. Oregon also offers an overarching EV eight-day itinerary which combines all byways into one self-guided trip.
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center reopens after renovations
After a three-year closure to complete major renovations, the grand reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will take place on Memorial Day weekend in May in Eastern Oregon. Located near Baker City (turning 150 years old in 2024 and hosting events to celebrate throughout the year), the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is a 500-acre site, including a large museum containing exhibits that tell the compelling story of the Oregon National Historic Trail and the emigrant experience.
