Eastern Oregon is the eastern part of the
U.S. state of
Oregon. It is not an officially recognized geographic entity; thus, the boundaries of the region vary according to context. It is sometimes understood to include only the eight easternmost
counties in the state; in other contexts, it includes the entire area east of the
Cascade Range.
Cities in the broadest definition include
Baker City,
Bend,
Burns,
Hermiston,
John Day,
Klamath Falls,
La Grande,
Ontario, and
The Dalles. Major industries include timber, agriculture, and tourism. The main transportation corridors are
I-84,
U.S. Route 395,
U.S. Route 97,
U.S. Route 26,
U.S. Route 30, and
U.S. Route 20.