Did the Labor Day holiday weekend creep up on you before you had a chance to plan anything?  Well, there are plenty of things you can do in the outdoors and we've compiled a handy list of links to help you find something fun.

If you've got your own ideas for great outdoor getaways, be sure to share your insight with other readers by leaving a comment at the bottom.  You can also post an event to our Outdoor Event Calendar.

Keeping it Cheap

• Camping cheap: Have a blast in your own backyard
• Day trip destination: The gardens at Heirloom Roses
• Day trip destination: The view from Rocky Butte
• Outdoor movies in Portland
• Outdoor plays in Portland
• Outdoor summer concerts in Portland

Willamette Valley

• Explore the Willamette Valley
• Willamette Valley travel guide
• Park near Silverton officers waterfall diversity

Columbia River Gorge

• Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association
• Columbia River Gorge Travel Directory'
• Multnomah Falls
• Rooster Rock State Park
• Herman the Sturgeon

Oregon Coast

• Oregon coast Labor Day weekend advice
• BeachConnection.net - Comprehensive coast guide

Eastern Oregon

• Explore Eastern Oregon
• Eastern Oregon attractions

Central Oregon

• Explore Central Oregon
• Central Oregon travel guide
• Central Oregon Visitors Association
• Mountain climbing destination: The Middle Sister
• Scenic Ore. highway opens for the summer

Southern Oregon

• Explore Southern Oregon
• Southern Oregon vacation guide

Western Washington

• Recreation in Western Washington

Miscellaneous

• Best trails for wagging tails
• Ending soon: The dinosaur trail at the Oregon Zoo
• Special camera puts viewers in the adventure
• The Real Oregon: Oregon for the eccentric traveler