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PART OF WHAT MAKES OREGON SO SPECIAL
IS THAT IT IS STILL LARGELY UNDISCOVERED.
BUT OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS OUR LITTLE
STATE HAS BEEN GETTING MORE ATTENTION,
AND WE AREN’T USED TO THAT.
WE WANT TO SHARE OREGON’S MAGIC WITH
THE REST OF THE WORLD, BUT WE WANT TO DO
SO IN A WAY THAT WON’T COMPROMISE
HOW GREAT IT IS TO LIVE HERE.
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IN THE WINTER MONTHS, OREGON WEATHER
DOESN’T PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO YOUR TRAVEL
PLANS. IT’S PRETTY EASY TO SEE THE RAIN,
DARKNESS AND SNOW AS REASONS TO STAY
HOME. BUT YOU CAN STAY HOME ANYWHERE. IF
YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT OREGON REALLY HAS TO
OFFER, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE.
AFTER ALL, YOU CAN’T EXPERIENCE SNOW-TOPPED
VOLCANOES, SILENT BACKCOUNTRY OR THE WINTER
SKIES OF THE OREGON COAST FROM YOUR COUCH.
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DESIGN BREAKDOWN TYPE: IT IS BOLD AND CONFIDENT IN ALL CAPS. BY COVERING THE
PHOTO, IN EFFECT IT SAYS “ YES, THIS PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL,
BUT DON’T GET CARRIED AWAYWE WANT TO TELL YOU
HOW WE FEEL ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH
ITS BEAUTY.”
COLORS: BRIGHT, OPTIMISTIC COLORS MAKE CLEAR THAT WE’RE
NOT TAKING OURSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY.
LAYOUT: THE LARGE WHITE BORDERS AND THE TEXT COVERING THE
IMAGERY SHOW THAT WE HAVE SO MUCH CONFIDENCE
IN THE BEAUTY OF OUR STATE THAT WE DON’T HAVE TO
SHOW IT OFF WITH A BIG FULLBLEED PHOTO. AS TOM
MCCALL SAID, “OREGON IS DEMURE AND LOVELY, AND
IT OUGHT TO PLAY A LITTLE HARD TO GET.” IN ADDITION,
THE LAYOUT ISN’T TOO FANCY. BASIC ELEMENTS, CEN
TERED ON THE PAGE. NO TRANSPARENCY, NO SPECIAL
EFFECTS. IT IS VERY MATTER OF FACT. WE DON’T NEED
EXTRA GIMMICKS TO SELL OUR GREAT STATE.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
UNDERNEATH IT ALL, OREGON IS ABSOLUTELY EPIC AND
BEAUTIFUL, AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY REFLECTS THAT. THIS
CAMPAIGN HAS A PERSONAL TONE OF VOICE, COM
ING FROM OREGONIANS, SO WHERE POSSIBLE THERE
ARE PEOPLE IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY. BECAUSE WE’RE
NOT MAKING THE USUAL TOURISM ADVERTISING, WE’LL
AVOID CLICHÉD POSES IN FAVOR OF CAUGHT MOMENTS
AND SURPRISING ACTIONS.
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COPY TONE AND VOICETHE TONE OF OUR CAMPAIGN IS HUMBLE, NONCHALANT AND HUMOROUS. BECAUSE OREGONIANS DON’T NEED TO BRAG. EVERY ELEMENT OF THE CAMPAIGN REINFORCES THIS TONE, ESPECIALLY OUR COPY.
WE CAN EVOKE THAT TONE WITH A FEW SIMPLE RULES:
BE CONFIDENT BUT NOT COCKY.
BE SELF-DEPRECATING BUT NOT NEGATIVE.
BE FUNNY.
TALKING ABOUT OREGON IN THIS WAY CREATES A CONVERSATIONAL CHARISMA THAT MAKES OREGON COOL AND INVITING—ESPECIALLY WHEN WE PAIR THIS TONE WITH BEAUTIFUL, EPIC IMAGES OF OUR STATE.
EXAMPLES OF LINES THAT DON’T WORK:“OREGON IS DUMB. COME HERE IF YOU WANT.” —TOO NEGATIVE; NEEDS TO BE OPTIMISTIC.
“SOON OREGON’S BEAUTY WILL BE GONE, SO GET HERE FAST.” —TOO REAL; NEEDS TO BE SELF-DEPRECATING, BUT CONFIDENT.
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APPROVED HEADLINES
“NOWHERE IS A PLACE AND YOU CAN GO THERE.”
“IT’S FINE IF IT RAINS. THE OCEAN IS ALREADY WET.”
“IT’S NOT A VACATION UNTIL YOU CROSS THE STATE LINE.”
“COME SEE WHY YOU MOVED NEXT DOOR TO OREGON.”
“OUR WINTERS ARE 1 DEGREE WARMER THAN YOURS.”
“GO SOUTH FOR THE WINTER BUT NOT TOO FAR SOUTH.”
“DON’T WORRY. YOUR VR HEADSET WILL WORK HERE.”
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TRAVEL OREGON:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
HEADLINE TYPETRAVEL OREGON HAS ITS OWN CUSTOM TYPEFACE. IT SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL DISPLAY AND HEADLINE TYPE ON ALL ASSETS. IT SHOULD ALWAYS APPEAR IN ONE OF THE PRIMARY COLORS. IT CAN ALSO BE USED ON TOP OF ONE OF THOSE COLORS, IN WHITE. IT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS BODY COPY IN ANY SCENARIO AND SHOULD ALWAYS APPEAR IN CAPS.
IT’S JUST OREGON. NO BIG DEAL.
IT’S JUST OREGON. NO BIG DEAL.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
Tacky single-track, big drops and flowy cross-country trails are all on the menu for Oregon’s mountain bikers. Bend’s Deschutes River Trail and Phil’s Trail offer rolling, nontechnical riding for all ability levels. The epic McKenzie River Trail is one for the bucket list, and Blackrock’s mountain bike trails are a downhiller’s dream.
ROAD CYCLING
Oregon is home to the first official state Scenic Bikeways in the country. These routes (12 and counting) offer the ultimate tours through the most scenic natural beauty the state has to offer. Ride the first route — Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway — through farms, vineyards and charming small towns. Sisters to Smith Rock Scenic Bikeway leads from the piney forests to the high-desert beauty of one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders. And the newest bikeway, the Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway, begins about 30 miles southeast of Portland.
Oregon is a land of bicycling bliss. Whether you’re looking for mountain biking single-track, quiet curvy pavement for road biking or remote gravel grinds, we’ve got plenty of options for two-wheeled wonder. RideOregonRide.com is the best place to plan your bicycling adventure, with ride descriptions, maps and inspiration, as well as an ever-growing list of new rides.
Cycling
GRAVEL RIDING
If you’re looking to climb rough and rugged forest service roads and back highways, check out Oregon’s growing gravel-riding scene. Near Yachats, scale the windy and forested roads in the Coast Range that make up the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic. Ride around Steens Mountain for stunning views of the Alvord Desert and remote beauty of southeast Oregon. The Old Dalles Road takes you high above the basalt outcroppings of the Columbia River Gorge.
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TRAVEL OREGON USAGE: HEADLINES
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
ARCHER BOLD USAGE: SUBHEADLINES, SMALL BLOCKS OF COPY
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FUTURA MEDIUM USAGE: BODY COPY
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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ADDITIONAL TYPE AND GUIDELINESARCHER IS A NICE CARRYOVER FROM THE PREVIOUS TRAVEL OREGON LOOK AND FEEL. FUTURA IS A PERFECT SANS SERIF COUNTERPART FOR CLEAN, EASY-TO-READ BODY COPY. FUTURA BOLD IS ALSO USED IN THE NEW LOGO MARK. THESE BOTH PAIR SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE CUSTOM TRAVEL OREGON HEADLINE TYPE. FUTURA AND ARCHER SHOULD ALWAYS APPEAR IN GRAY. THERE ARE TWO DESIGNATED GRAYS: 85% FOR PRINT, 65% FOR DIGITAL. ALL BODY COPY SHOULD BE SET AT 9 PT WITH 14 PT LEADING, KERNED AT 0 PT.
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PRIMARY COLOR PALETTETHESE COLORS WERE CHOSEN TO EXEMPLIFY THE SENSE OF HUMOR IN THIS CAMPAIGN. THEY ARE BRIGHT, HAPPY AND MODERN. MOST CREATIVE EXECUTIONS WILL USE TWO COLORS. USING THE DESIGNATED COLORS, MAKE SELECTIONS BASED ON LEGIBILITY AND AESTHETICS. FOR EXAMPLE, IN PRINT, CAREFULLY CHOOSE THE PAIRING THAT LOOKS BEST WITH THE COLOR IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY. AVOID PAIRING PINK AND YELLOW; THIS BECOMES OVERLY FEMININE.
BLUE
C 70M 24Y 29K 0
R 77 G 156B 172
MAGENTA
C 0M 75Y 24K 37
R 166G 68B 95
PINK
C 0M 57Y 23K 0
R 244 G 139B 153
ORANGE
C 4M 36Y 54K 0
R 240 G 174B 124
GREEN
C 29M 7Y 62K 0
R 188 G 206B 131
YELLOW
C 0M 4Y 84K 0
R 255 G 233B 67
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SECONDARY COLOR PALETTETHESE COLORS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO SUPPORT THE SIX TRAVEL OREGON PRIMARY COLORS. THE PURPLE IS USED TO DEFINE THE SEVENTH REGION, GREATER PORTLAND. THE STANDARD TRAVEL OREGON YELLOW BECOMES ILLEGIBLE AT A SMALLER SIZE, SO THE TYPE YELLOW IS TO BE USED IN CASES WHEN TYPE IS SET TO 11PT OR SMALLER. THE PRINT GRAY IS FOR ALL PRINTED BODY COPY, OR ANYWHERE BLACK MIGHT NORMALLY APPEAR. THE WEB GRAY IS FOR BODY COPY AND ALSO A BLACK SUBSTITUTE ON ANY DIGITAL PLATFORM.
PURPLE
C 30M 45Y 16K 0
R 181 G 146B 173
PRINT GRAY
C 0M 0Y 0K 85
R 77G 77B 79
WEB GRAY
C 0M 0Y 0K 65
R 119 G 120B 123
TYPE YELLOW
C 0M 15Y 85K 0
R 255 G 213B 64
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PRIMARY THE PRIMARY LOGO SHOULD BE USED FOR
ALL ASSETS THAT DRIVE USERS TO THE WEB-SITE, THE MA JORITY OF ASSETS. EXAMPLES
OF CORRECT USAGE: VISITOR GUIDES, PRINT ADS, OOH AND DIGITAL.
SECONDARYTHE SECONDARY LOGO SHOULD BE USED ON
ASSETS THAT DO NOT NEED TO DIRECT THE USER BACK TO THE WEBSITE. FOR EXAMPLE,
THE WEBSITE ITSELF, T-SHIRTS, POSTCARDS. IT SHOULD ALSO BE USED IN ANY EXECUTION UNDER 0.5" IN HEIGHT, WHERE THE LOGO
BECOMES TOO SMALL TO MAKE THE TRAVELOREGON.COM LEGIBLE.
CAMPAIGN LOGOS
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LOGO USAGE
COLOR:THE LOGO SHOULD APPEAR IN ONE OF THE PRIMARY TRAVEL OREGON COLORS OR IN WHITE. NOTE, THE SAME RULES APPLY TO THE SECONDARY LOGO.
THE TYPE SHOULD ALWAYS BE WHITE WHEN USING A
COLORED LOGO.
THE WHITE LOGO SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE TYPE
KNOCKED OUT TO REVEAL THE PRIMARY COLOR BELOW.
THE LOGO SHOULD ALWAYS APPEAR IN ONE OF THE SIX
PRIMARY COLORS OR IN WHITE. ONLY USE
BLACK IF COLOR PRINTING IS NOT AN OPTION.
THE LOGO SHOULD ALWAYS APPEAR IN ONE OF THE SIX
PRIMARY COLORS OR IN WHITE.
THE TYPE SHOULD ALWAYS BE WHITE WHEN USING A
COLORED LOGO.
THE TYPE SHOULD ALWAYS BE WHITE WHEN USING A
COLORED LOGO.
CORRECT USAGE OVER WHITE.
CORRECT USAGE OVER A PHOTOGRAPH.
CORRECT USAGE OVER ONE OF THE PRIMARY
COLORS.
IF YOU ARE WORKING WITH MINIMAL REAL ESTATE (BANNER
AD), USE A COLORED LOGO OVER A DIFFERENT COLORED
BACKGROUND.
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LOGO USAGE
0.5" 0.5" 0.5"
SIZE:WHEN THE HEIGHT OF THE ICON IS UNDER 0.5", WE SHOULD ALWAYS USE THE SECONDARY VERSION TO MAINTAIN LEGIBILITY.
PRIMARY VS. SECONDARY: THE PRIMARY LOGO SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL ASSETS THAT DRIVE USERS TO THE WEBSITE, THE MA JORITY OF ASSETS. THE SECONDARY LOGO SHOULD BE USED ON ASSETS THAT DO NOT NEED TO DIRECT THE USER BACK TO THE WEBSITE.SEE PAGE 14 FOR MORE DETAILS.
CORRECT SECONDARY LOGO USAGE:
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STACKED LINES: SECONDARY USE
SINGLE LINE: PRIMARY USE
TAGLINETHE ASSET KIT PROVIDES YOU WITH THE CUSTOM, OUTLINED VECTOR FILE FOR THE TAGLINE. IT HAS BEEN TREATED IN A WAY THAT DISTINGUISHES IT FROM THE STANDARD CAMPAIGN TYPEFACE. SO DON’T TYPE OUT THE TAGLINE IF USING IT AS A DESIGN ELEMENT.
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TAGLINE/LOGO LOCKUPSALWAYS USE ONE OF THE PROVIDED CAMPAIGN LOCKUPS. DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN TAGLINE AND LOGO LOCKUP. THESE LOCKUPS SHOW YOU THE VARIABLE LOCATIONS FOR THE TAGLINE IN RELATION TO THE LOGOS.
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GUIDELINES & USAGE
PHOTOGRAPHER: CLAYTON COTTERELL
UNDERNEATH IT ALL, OREGON IS ABSOLUTELY EPIC AND BEAUTIFUL, AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY REFLECTS THAT. THIS CAMPAIGN HAS A PERSONAL TONE OF VOICE, COMING FROM OREGONIANS, SO WHERE POSSIBLE THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY. BECAUSE WE’RE NOT MAKING THE USUAL TOURISM ADVERTISING, WE’LL AVOID CLICHÉD POSES IN FAVOR OF CAUGHT MOMENTS AND SURPRISING ACTIONS.
USAGE: TWO YEARS. WORLDWIDE UNLIMITED & UNRESTRICTED PRINT & BROADCAST MEDIUMS: CONSUMER TRADE + ALL PRINT, OOH, POP, RETAIL, INTERNET/DIGITAL, MOBILE, VIDEO, SOCIAL MEDIA, ALL NEW ELECTRONIC MEDIA (OF ANY DESCRIPTION NOT YET INVENTED), INDUSTRIAL, COLLATERAL, DUTY FREE/TRAVEL RETAIL, TRADE MAGAZINES, DIRECT MAILS, PR, EVENTS, AND TEXTBOOK WITH RIGHT TO MODIFY AND CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS AND SHARE WITH AGENCY AND CLIENT PARTNERS AS NEEDED. SOCIAL MEDIA IS ARCHIVAL IN PERPETUITY (SOCIAL MEDIA IS ARCHIVAL, BUT WILL NOT BE REPOSTED AFTER EXPIRATION DATE).
ARTIST RETAINS COPYRIGHT.
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OUTDOOR/PRINT LAYOUT SPECIFICSTHE LARGE WHITE BORDERS AND THE TEXT COVERING THE IMAGERY SHOW THAT WE HAVE SO MUCH CONFIDENCE IN THE BEAUTY OF OUR STATE THAT WE DON’T
HAVE TO SHOW IT OFF WITH A BIG FULL-BLEED PHOTO. AS TOM MCCALL SAID, “OREGON IS DEMURE AND LOVELY, AND IT OUGHT TO PLAY A LITTLE HARD TO GET.”
IN ADDITION, THE LAYOUT ISN’T TOO FANCY. BASIC ELEMENTS, CENTERED ON THE PAGE. NO TRANSPARENCY, NO SPECIAL EFFECTS. IT IS VERY MATTER OF FACT.
WE DON’T NEED EXTRA GIMMICKS TO SELL OUR GREAT STATE.
The type should always extend past the tr im on the r ight and lef t s ides of the
image. I t should be centered and extend equal distances on both sides. The type should always be at least 0.5" from the
edge of the tr im. And should extend past the image at least 0.375". These rules
apply to all s imilar layouts. A good rule of thumb is that at least half of a let ter and i ts punctuation should fall of f the image.
The white border around the image should be the same width on the top and bot tom of the layout.
The white border around the image should be the same size on the r ight and lef t s ide of the image.
Ideally, the people in the images are peeking out between the type. The type is not lying on top of them.
For OOH, always use the provided horizontal logo lockup.
I t should be placed in the bot tom margin with equal space below and above.
HIERARCHY: HEADLINE IMAGE LOGO LOCKUP
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OUTDOOR LAYOUT SPECIFICSTHE LARGE WHITE BORDERS AND THE TEXT COVERING THE IMAGERY SHOW THAT WE HAVE SO MUCH CONFIDENCE IN THE BEAUTY OF OUR STATE THAT WE DON’T
HAVE TO SHOW IT OFF WITH A BIG FULLBLEED PHOTO. AS TOM MCCALL SAID, “OREGON IS DEMURE AND LOVELY, AND IT OUGHT TO PLAY A LITTLE HARD TO GET.”
IN ADDITION, THE LAYOUT ISN’T TOO FANCY. BASIC ELEMENTS, CENTERED ON THE PAGE. NO TRANSPARENCY, NO SPECIAL EFFECTS. IT IS VERY MATTER OF FACT.
WE DON’T NEED EXTRA GIMMICKS TO SELL OUR GREAT STATE.
The type should always extend past the tr im on the r ight and
lef t s ides of the image. I t should be centered and extend equal
distances on both sides. The type should always be at least 0.5" from the edge of the tr im. And
should extend past the image at least 0.375". These rules apply
to all s imilar layouts. A good rule of thumb is that at least half
of a let ter and i ts punctuation should fall of f the image.
The white border around the image should be the same width on the top and bot tom of the layout.
The white border around the image should be the
same size on the r ight and lef t s ide of the image.
Ideally, the people in the images are peeking out between the type. The type is not lying on top of them.
For OOH, always use the provided horizontal logo lockup.
I t should be placed in the bot tom margin with equal space below and above.
HIERARCHY: HEADLINE IMAGE LOGO LOCKUP
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HORIZONTAL EXAMPLES
In the case of the extreme horizontal unit, the need to make the logo larger may require more space at the bot tom of the layout. In this case, i t is okay to decrease the width of the top border to accommodate a larger logo lockup inside the bot tom border.
Another solve is to remove the headline and replace i t with a larger lockup. (below)
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IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
LAYOUT GUIDELINES
IMAGE SHOULD NEVER BLEED OFF THE PAGE.
CORRECT!
TYPE SHOULD NOT BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE IMAGE.
TAGLINE AND LOGO SHOULD NEVER BE THE SAME COLOR AS THE HEADLINE.
WHEN THE TAGLINE AND LOGO BOTH APPEAR IN A LAYOUT, THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE LOCKED UP TOGETHER.
IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
TYPE SHOULD NEVER BLEED OFF THE PAGE.
IT’S JUST OREGON.
NO BIG DEAL.
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STATIC BANNER ADS
300 x 600 160 x 600 300 x 250
300 x 60
320 x 50
728 x 90
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COMPANION BANNER ADS
300 x 600 160 x 600 300 x 250
300 x 60
320 x 50
728 x 90
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WALLPAPERTHE WALLPAPER BACKGROUND IS VERY FLEXIBLE. THE DYNAMIC AREA IS RIGHT IN THE CENTER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF SKY ABOVE AND WATER BELOW. THIS DYNAMIC AREA SHOULD BE THE MOST VISIBLE IN ALL SITE SKINS AND WEBSITE TAKEOVERS. THE VAST SKY AND WATER AREAS ALLOW FOR THIS. THE IMAGE CAN BE CROPPED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, IN ORDER TO KEEP THE DYNAMIC AREA VISIBLE.
DYNAMIC AREA: where the action is happening.
The subject matter should always be visible.
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ALL-REGIONS MAPEACH REGION HAS BEEN PROVIDED IMAGERY, EDITORIAL COPY AND LOGOS FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL USE. WHEN REGIONS ARE CREATING THEIR OWN ASSETS, THEY MAY CHOOSE FROM ALL OF THE BRAND COLORS. THEIR EXECUTIONS SHOULD BE AS BRIGHT AND PLAYFUL AS THE OVERALL BRAND.
WHEN USING THE ALL-REGION MAP, EACH REGION IS REPRESENTED BY ITS SPECIFIED COLOR, OUTLINED IN WHITE. THE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE MAP SHOULD BE CLEARLY ORGANIZED AND SIMPLIFIED, BASED ON FUNCTION, AS SEEN BELOW.
COAST
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
GREATER PORTLAND MT. HOOD & THE GORGE
CENTRAL
EASTERN
SOUTHERN
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PRIMARY REGIONAL MAPSWHEN ALL OF THE REGIONS APPEAR TOGETHER, THEY WILL EACH TAKE ON AN ASSIGNED COLOR TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THEM QUICKLY. WE CHOSE A COLOR THAT BEST SUITED EACH SPECIFIC REGION. FOR THIS PURPOSE, WE HAVE ALSO ADDED A PURPLE TO THE PALETTE. THE REGION-SPECIFIC MAPS ARE ALL SET IN WHITE ON TOP OF THEIR DESIGNATED COLOR. IN APPLICATION, THIS ALLOWS THE COLOR TO TAKE UP GREATER VISUAL REAL ESTATE.
COAST
MT. HOOD & THE GORGE
GREATER PORTLAND
CENTRAL
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
EASTERN
SOUTHERN
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COAST
MT. HOOD & THE GORGE
GREATER PORTLAND
CENTRAL
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
EASTERN
SOUTHERN
SECONDARY REGIONAL MAPSIF CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE WHERE THE WHITE MAP CANNOT BE USED ON ITS COLORED BACKGROUND, WE HAVE PROVIDED SECONDARY REGIONAL MAPS.
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PRIMARY: SECONDARY: THE LOGO CAN BE USED IN ANY OF THE SIX TRAVEL OREGON BRAND COLORS.
OREGON COAST ASSETSMAPS
EDITORIAL COPY
LOGO
IF YOU BROUGHT A SWIMSUIT TO THE OREGON COAST, DON’T WORRY. SOMEONE WILL LOAN YOU A SWEATER.
PEOPLE DON’T COME TO THE OREGON COAST TO WORK ON THEIR TANS. YOU WON’T SEE MANY BIKINIS ON CAPE BLANCO OR FOLKS SITTING IDLY WITH A BOOK NEXT TO DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL.
WE DON’T EVEN CALL IT “THE BEACH.” WE DON’T COME HERE SEEKING THE SUN. SURE, YOU MIGHT SEE IT PEEKING THROUGH THE OLD GROWTH OF OSWALD WEST. BUT AS SOON AS YOU HEAR THE SURF CRASHING INTO THE CLIFFS, YOU STOP PAYING ATTENTION TO ANYTHING ELSE.
THAT’S THE MOMENT YOU START TO REALIZE HOW BIG THIS ALL IS. TROUBLES SEEM SMALLER, AND THE LITTLE MOMENTS FEEL MAGNIFIED. AND AS YOU SPLASH IN THE TIDE POOLS, WATCH THE WHALES, HUNT FOR AGATES, EXPLORE LIGHTHOUSES AND WANDER ALL 363 MILES OF FREE AND PUBLIC COASTLINE, YOU MIGHT BE LIKE, “I’M CALLING IN SICK TOMORROW. I’M LEARNING TO SURF.”
AND SOMEONE WILL PROBABLY TEACH YOU, BECAUSE OREGONIANS ARE JUST COOL LIKE THAT. EVENTUALLY YOU REALIZE THAT YOUR BEACH BOD STILL LOOKS PRETTY GOOD UNDER THOSE LAYERS OF CLOTHING.
LOTS OF PLACES HAVE A BEACH.
IF YOU WANT TO GO TO THE COAST, YOU HAVE TO COME TO OREGON.
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GREATER PORTLAND ASSETS
EDITORIAL COPYTHERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT PORTLAND.
WHICH CAN BE A PROBLEM IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THIS LITTLE PACIFIC NORTHWESTERN GEM A SECRET.
WHEN SOMEONE ASKS WHAT YOU WANT FOR DINNER, IT’S HARD NOT TO MENTION THE AMAZING RESTAURANT SCENE, WHICH ANNOYS YOU WITH ITS INCREDIBLE DIVERSITY AND MAKES CHOOSING JUST THE RIGHT AWARD-WINNING CHEF FROM ACROSS ALL FOUR COUNTIES A WHOLE ORDEAL.
WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE LIVE BANDS, IT’S HARD NOT TO MENTION GETTING TO SEE THEM IN THE CITY’S NUMEROUS SMALL VENUES.
WHEN OTHERS BRING UP HIKING, IT’S DIFFICULT NOT TO MENTION THE 40 MILES OF TRAILS THAT MAKE FOREST PARK ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST URBAN PARKS.
BY THE TIME YOU TALK ABOUT THE ART GALLERIES, THE BOOKSTORES, THE ENDLESS LOCALLY OWNED BOUTIQUES, THE COCKTAIL BARS, THE COFFEE SHOPS, THE CITY GARDENS, THE MUNICIPAL BIKE ROUTES AND THE VINTAGE ARCADES, IT STARTS TO FEEL LIKE BRAGGING.
WHICH MIGHT BE WHY WE DON’T TALK ABOUT THEM. IT’S NOT THAT WE’RE TRYING TO KEEP ALL THIS STUFF TO OURSELVES.
WE JUST DON’T WANT TO RUB IT IN PEOPLE’S FACES.
THE LOGO CAN BE USED
IN ANY OF THE SIX TRAVEL
OREGON BRAND COLORS
OR THE TRAVEL OREGON
PURPLE.
LOGOPRIMARY: SECONDARY:
MAPS
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WILLAMETTE VALLEY ASSETS
EDITORIAL COPYYOU CAN PACK A LOT INTO 150 MILES.
FOR A START THERE ARE THE AWARD-WINNING VINEYARDS. MORE THAN 200 OF THEM, ACTUALLY, BOTTLING WORLD-FAMOUS PINOT NOIRS, PINOT GRIS AND RIESLINGS THAT CONNOISSEURS AROUND THE WORLD WON’T SHUT UP ABOUT.
BUT THERE’S MORE TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY THAN ITS WINES. THERE ARE ALSO ACRES OF FARMS RAISING THE ORGANIC LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCE SOLD AT THE LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND MARKETS YOU’LL FIND IN THE HISTORIC TOWNS HERE—ALL OF WHICH ARE CONNECTED BY MILES OF CYCLING AND HIKING TRAILS TRAVERSING THE LAND FROM OPAL CREEK TO MT. ANGEL.
THERE ARE ENOUGH FIELDS OF FLOWERS, WINDING RIVERS, COVERED BRIDGES, HOT SPRINGS AND SCENIC WATERFALLS TO FILL A MONTH OF SUNDAY DRIVES. THERE’S RARELY A WEEKEND WITHOUT A RODEO OR A CRAFT BREW FEST. AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF HOTELS, BUT ALSO SLEEPY TIPIS, VINTAGE TRAILERS AND TREETOP CAMPSITES TO SLEEP IN IF YOU’RE OVER HOTELS.
ONCE YOU GET TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE HARD PART ISN’T FINDING SOMETHING TO DO.
IT’S FINDING A REASON TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS BACK HOME THAT YOU AREN’T LEAVING.
PRIMARY: SECONDARY:
MAPSTHE LOGO CAN BE USED IN ANY OF THE SIX TRAVEL OREGON BRAND COLORS.
LOGO
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SOUTHERN OREGON ASSETS
EDITORIAL COPYWE’RE NOT SURE WHAT YOU EXPECT SOUTHERN OREGON TO BE LIKE, BUT IT’S PROBABLY NOT LIKE THAT.
TAKE CRATER LAKE. IT’S A VOLCANIC LAKE, BUT NOT A LAKE OF LAVA AS YOU MIGHT BE IMAGINING. IT’S JUST REGULAR, CLEAR, BEAUTIFUL WATER THAT HAPPENS TO FILL AN ENORMOUS ALPINE CRATER. IT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE THE DEEPEST LAKE IN NORTH AMERICA, IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR ONE OF THOSE.
THE CENTURY-OLD FLOATING TREE STUMP WE CALL THE OLD MAN OF THE LAKE MIGHT EVEN SHOW UP IF YOU’RE THERE AT THE RIGHT TIME.
BUT IF YOU’RE NOT INTO ALL THAT, THERE’S ALSO SOUTHERN OREGON’S VINEYARDS, CHEESE MAKERS, TREE-HOUSE CAMPING, RAFTERS ON THE RAGING ROGUE RIVER, CAVES AND WORLD-FAMOUS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL.
IF YOU COME TO SOUTHERN OREGON WITHOUT AN ITINERARY, YOU’RE IN LUCK. BUT IF YOU COME HERE HOPING TO SEE SOME LAVA IN ONE OF OUR VOLCANOES, YOU’RE PROBABLY GOING TO BE DISAPPOINTED.
PRIMARY: SECONDARY:
MAPSTHE LOGO CAN BE USED IN ANY OF THE SIX TRAVEL OREGON BRAND COLORS.
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MT. HOOD AND THE GORGE ASSETS
EDITORIAL COPYTHE GORGE
WATERFALLS ARE NICE, IF YOU LIKE THAT SORT OF THING.
THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE IS FILLED WITH THEM, FROM CROWN POINT TO THE FRUIT LOOP, ALL JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM PORTLAND. MULTNOMAH FALLS. HORSETAIL. BRIDAL VEIL. PONYTAIL. YOU COULD DO WORSE AS SIGHTSEEING GOES, WHICH MIGHT BE WHY CONGRESS NAMED THE GORGE THE LARGEST NATIONAL SCENIC AREA IN AMERICA.
BUT IF YOU GET TIRED OF WATCHING WATERFALLS, YOU CAN VISIT THE SMALL TOWNS TO SEE THEIR FAMOUS CRAFT BREWERIES TURN SOME OF THAT WATER INTO THE BEST HANDMADE BEERS ON EARTH.
JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET THE WINDSURFING, KITE BOARDING AND PARASAILING OUT OF THE WAY FIRST.
MT. HOOD
YOU DON’T ACTUALLY HAVE TO BE GOOD AT WINTER SPORTS TO ENJOY MT. HOOD. YOU CAN JUST WALK AROUND.
THERE’S A LOT TO CHECK OUT WHEN YOU’RE 11,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL: DEEP FORESTS, GLASSY LAKES, MEADOWS AND VALLEYS THAT GROW WILDFLOWERS IN SPRING AND PERFECT FRUIT IN FALL.
OR YOU CAN STAY INDOORS. THE HISTORIC TIMBERLINE LODGE ISN’T A BAD PLACE TO SIT IN AN OVERSTUFFED CHAIR AND READ A BOOK BY THE FIRE.
BUT IF YOU DO ENJOY SKIING, SNOWBOARDING OR SNOWSHOEING, MT. HOOD HAVING THE LONGEST SKI SEASON IS GOING TO COME IN HANDY NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF YEAR YOU VISIT OREGON.
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CENTRAL OREGON ASSETS
EDITORIAL COPYIF YOU ENJOY TREES BUT NOT IN A LUMBERJACK KIND OF WAY, CENTRAL OREGON MAY BE YOUR THING.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE OF ALL TYPES CAN BE FOUND HERE, FROM ROADSIDE PICNICS TO SWIMMING-HOLE EXCURSIONS TO FLY-FISHING ON THE DESCHUTES. THE MCKENZIE PASS SCENIC BIKEWAY OFFERS THE MOST SPECTACULAR RIDE IN OREGON, IF YOU LIKE TRAVELING THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY. AND THE CHASM OF WHITE RIVER FALLS TELLS A GEOLOGIC STORY OF VIOLENCE AND POWER—IF STANDING IN SLACK-JAWED AWE AT THE MA JESTY OF NATURE IS SOMETHING YOU’RE INTO.
ASTRONAUTS EVEN LEARNED TO WALK ON THE MOON BY WANDERING AROUND OUR LAVA ROCKS.
AND BEND HAS SOME REALLY GOOD BREAKFAST OPTIONS, IF ENJOYING SOME OF THE BEST MEALS YOU’LL EVER EXPERIENCE IS SOMETHING YOU WANT TO EXPERIENCE.
SO EVEN IF YOU DON’T LIKE ENDLESS ACTIVITIES AMID BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, CENTRAL OREGON STILL HAS THAT WHOLE ASTRO-NAUT THING GOING FOR IT.
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EASTERN OREGON ASSETS
EDITORIAL COPYIT WOULD BE EASY TO WALK ACROSS THE CRACKED SURFACE OF THE ALVORD DESERT AND ASSUME YOU WERE STANDING ON ANOTHER PLANET. BUT NO, YOU’RE JUST IN EASTERN OREGON.
THINGS LOOK DIFFERENT OUT HERE IN THE BIG, VAST NOWHERE. WHICH IS WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE IT. IT’S HARD TO LOOK DOWN INTO HELLS CANYON—THE DEEPEST RIVER GORGE IN NORTH AMERICA—OR QUIETLY STEER YOUR CANOE ACROSS THE PLACID WATERS OF ANTHONY LAKE AND NOT FEEL A LITTLE MORE CONNECTED TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.
IT’S NOT ALL COWBOY COUNTRY THOUGH. IF YOU NEED A BREAK FROM ALL THE CABINS AND CAMPING AND UNSPOILED-WILDERNESS ADVENTURES, TOWNS LIKE JOSEPH AND ENTERPRISE OFFER ART GALLERIES, SHOPPING AND INCREDIBLE FARM-TO-TABLE DINING.
BUT THE REAL STAR WILL ALWAYS BE THE LAND ITSELF. BETWEEN THE ALPINE SUMMITS, TWISTING RIVERS, ROLLING PASTURES, HERDS OF BISON, DESERTS AND LONESOME GHOST TOWNS, THE WEST IS STILL WILD IN OREGON.
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MAPSTHE LOGO CAN BE USED IN ANY OF THE SIX TRAVEL OREGON BRAND COLORS.
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REGIONAL MAPS IN APPLICATIONIN PRINT, THE COLOR BLOCK WILL ALWAYS APPEAR AT THE TRIM EDGE IN ORDER TO CREATE A COLORED TAB, DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN SECTIONS EFFICIENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE TYPE WILL BE SET IN THAT REGION’S SPECIFIC COLOR.
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ICONOGRAPHY
BICYCLE/BIKE FRIENDLY
MOUNTAIN
HIKING
DOUG FIR
GOLF
FARM
SURFING
LIGHTHOUSE
FORK & KNIFE/ RESTAURANT
AIR CONDITIONING
SKIING
COVERED WAGON
APPLE
INTERNET
PERFORMING ARTS
WESTERN MEADOWLARK
WINE
KITCHENETTE/ FULL KITCHEN
SNOWSHOEING
WINDSURFING
BEER
PET FRIENDLY
CABIN
FISHING
NO SMOKING
WATERFALL
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APPROVED HEADLINES
CYCLING: YOU COULD DRIVE THERE . . . IF YOU WANT TO.
GOLFING: IF YOU HAVE A LOUSY SWING, THE VIEW IS STILL PRETTY GOOD OUT HERE.
FISHING: WE ALSO HAVE AMAZING SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS IF YOU FORGOT YOUR FISHING POLE.
FOOD: THIS MIGHT BE THE ONE STATE WHERE FAST FOOD IS EXOTIC.
OUTDOOR SPORTS: DON’T WORRY. WE HAVE A LOT OF VIDEO-GAME WEATHER TOO.