Situated in a small valley in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and surrounded by the Williamette National Forest, Oakridge is a city in Lane County, Oregon. Five rivers are located in and around the city, including Salmon Creek, Salt Creek, Hills Creek, and the Middle and North Forks of the Williamette River. The area was first explored in 1852 as a potential route for pioneers coming from Central Oregon to the Williamette Valley. In 1912, a community was established and named Oakridge.
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A real ale pub and brewery, a map shows the location of the public house, located in the center of Oakridge, Oregon. Its hours of operation, food and beer menus, and a calendar of scheduled events are posted.
http://www.brewersunion.com/
Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest
The official web site for the City of Oakridge, Oregon identifies elected and appointed officials of the municipal government, offers news and information about the community and government services, economic development, education, business and economy of the local area.
http://www.ci.oakridge.or.us/
Offering three full days of single-track riding, with camping along the banks of the Williamette River in Oakridge, Oregon, Mt. Bike Oregon operates under a special use permit with Williamette National Forest, and is funded in part by the City of Oakridge and Lane County Tourism Grant funds. Its trails are identified, with details, dates, and registration data.
http://www.mtbikeoregon.com/
The official site for the K-12 public school administrative district in Oakridge, Oregon is featured, including its high school, junior high school, and elementary school campuses. Parents may access grades through the site, and teachers may fulfill annual training requirements online.
http://www.oakridge.k12.or.us/
Oakridge/Westfir Area Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Oakridge, the Chamber is a business and professional membership organization serving the business interests of its members in Oakridge and Westifr, Oregon. An overview of the organization, a member directory, and contacts are presented.
http://www.oakridgechamber.com/
The parent company that operates Mt. Bike Oregon offers guided tours and trailside shuttles in the Williamette National Forest, including single day and weekend mountain bike tours. Scheduled tours are posted, along with an overview of its services, its single track packages, trails, and contacts.
http://www.oregon-adventures.com/
