Welcome to the Nature of the Northwest!
This is your destination for complete recreation information for Oregon and Washington.

The Nature of the Northwest is operated as a partnership between the State of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region.

In addition to offering a wealth of information, we carry a full range of outdoor-related books, publications, maps, software, and much more. You can purchase these items at our secure (SSL) online store.

Please visit us in person at our Information Center in Portland, Oregon.