All 2026 Oregon Treasures Quest submissions must be submitted to the official submission form by October 15, 2026.
NEW: All submissions to the 2026 Oregon Treasures Quest challenge must be received through the official submission form.
More information and FAQs about using the Oregon Treasures Quest submission form can be found below.
A NOTE FROM JEFF
Oregon is the most spectacular place. Every one of our 36 counties has exciting and rewarding places to explore. Since 2024, hundreds of people have participated in the Oregon Treasures Quest Challenge.
I hope this book will help you find and enjoy sites throughout our state. And should you choose to accept it, we offer you the 2026 Oregon Treasures Quest Challenge.
Visit at least 10 different counties between January 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 to participate in the Oregon Treasures Quest Challenge. To qualify for this challenge, you must visit sites that are listed in the main descriptions or the “You May Also Want to Explore…” section of this book. Document your visits by sending us selfies with the sites in the background through our web form, and if you reach Oregon Ranger status, you will win an invitation to the 2026 Oregon Treasures Quest Party, to be held near the end of the year.
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Visit: |
And be recognized as an: |
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10 sites in 10 counties |
Oregon Ranger |
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25 sites in 25 counties |
Oregon Trailblazer |
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36 sites in 36 counties |
Oregon Explorer |
Visit www.merkley.senate.gov/connect/oregon-treasures-quest for FAQs and more information on how to submit your selfies and win an invitation to the 2026 Oregon Treasures Quest Party.
It is a great honor to represent the people of Oregon in the U.S. Senate. I hope you will enjoy visiting every county of the state as much as I have.
Please Note: The Oregon Treasures Quest book is not a comprehensive list of all the wonderful sites to visit in the state. The book doesn’t include either annual events staged by communities or private attractions. For additional opportunities, please consult city and county tourist bureaus and TravelOregon.com, a comprehensive website presented by our state tourist bureau. Travel Oregon also maintains a calendar of Oregon events you may wish to check out when planning your Quest visits.
Many of these treasures are located in the natural world, and may be subject to damage from natural disasters, seasonal closures, and other accessibility challenges. I encourage you to visit the federal, state, and local government websites linked throughout this book for more information on ADA accessibility.
Email my team with questions or suggestions at OregonTreasuresQuest@Merkley.senate.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the application and the checklist?
You will input your contact and party information in the application questionnaire and submit. Submitting the questionnaire will not close the checklist. As you visit sites, you will submit your OTQ photo submissions in the checklist. The checklist will remain open until October 15, 2026.
Do I need to submit all of my photos at once, or can I submit photos as I go?
Please submit all photos via our official submission form. Photos can be added to your submission packet as you visit sites, or once you’ve completed your travel—but make sure to submit all photos by the October 15, 2026 deadline!
You will receive a confirmation email for each submitted photo.
Does each person in my group need to make an Office Application Manager (OAM) account, or just one person?
Our official submission form for Oregon Treasures Quest is hosted on Office Application Manager (OAM). Only one person in your group should be designated to make an OAM account and upload photos for your entire group. That person will also receive the invitation to the 2026 Oregon Treasures Quest Party for your entire group, if you reach qualify by reaching Oregon Ranger status.
Can I send more than one photo per site? What if I visit multiple sites within the county?
You may only send one photo per site through our official submission form. We welcome folks to visit multiple sites within one county!
To reach Ranger Status and earn an invitation to the Oregon Treasures Quest party, you must visit 10 sites in 10 counties.
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Visit: |
And be recognized as an: |
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10 sites in 10 counties |
Oregon Ranger |
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25 sites in 25 counties |
Oregon Trailblazer |
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36 sites in 36 counties |
Oregon Explorer |
I participated with my friend and we reached Oregon Ranger status. Why did I not receive an invitation to the party?
Through the use of our official submission form, one person in each group should be designated to submit photos. Only that person will receive the party invitation, but they can RSVP for all members of your group. All members of your group must be included in your questionnaire submission.
Does the photo I submit need to be a selfie?
No! Asking others to take a photo of you is a great way to start a conversation with a fellow Oregon traveler. We do ask that each member of your party be present in the photos you submit.
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