Oregon's Outback Scenic Byway

The 145-mile route begins on Highway 395 south of Lakeview and runs north to Highway 97 near La Pine. The byway offers the traveler diverse opportunities to experience South Central Oregon. It takes the visitor from the east slope of the Cascades into Eastern Oregon's sparsely populated "outback."

In addition to natural geographic wonders, forests and desert lakes, the traveler will see modern ranching, signs of ancient civilizations, and historic routes.

Additional Highways, Byways, and Scenic Drives have been designated official Oregon Scenic Byways.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12 Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include: Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12 First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1 Whale of a Christmas Depoe Bay December 5 Hometown Holiday Toledo December 12 Silver Falls Christmas Festival Sublimity December 12 thru December 13