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Category: Oregon

Oregon Destinations

This collection of realistic Destination Reviews helps you plan your next adventure in Oregon.

“The Beaver State” is a place to be for adventure enthusiasts on the West Coast.

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Getting There

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest. It borders Washington, California, Idaho, and Nevada. It is the 9th largest state in the union by area.

Yet, it scores around the middle by population. Over half of the state’s population resides in Portland Metropolitan Area.

Willamette Valley is another area with major cities. It includes Salem, the capital of the state. The rest of Oregon is sparsely populated.

This fact presents issues when searching for a place to stay in the more remote areas. But it opens up endless opportunities to explore the wilderness.

Portland International Airport (PDX) is the gateway to Oregon. You could also fly to Seattle, Washington. These are the major airports for miles and miles.

Amtrak trains is another way to reach the sights in the state. The Cascades train bring you from Vancouver, Canada to Eugene, Oregon. The Coast Starlight train connects Los Angeles to Seattle in “just” 33 hours.

Places to Visit

Oregon has only one national park. But Crater Lake is not an ordinary park. The 5th oldest national park is the country protects the deepest lake in North America. Its azure waters are a sight to see.

You will find two national monuments and a few national historic parks, trails, and preserves in Oregon. Take your chance to explore Joy Day Fossil Beds, go caving in Oregon Caves, or learn about history at Fort Vancouver.

You might feel that there is little to see in the state beyond the National Park Service sights. Just wait till you learn that there are 255 state parks in Oregon.

These parks bring you to the rugged Pacific oceanshore and volcanic mountain peaks. The beautiful waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge and powerful creeks are also part of Oregon state parks.

There is plenty to see even if you just explore Portland. Wander in Forest Park, one of the largest city and wilderness parks in the country. Head to the Pittock Mansion and enjoy the views of Mount Hood.

Takeaways

These realistic Destination Reviews cover each Oregonian attraction in detail. They focus on helping you form an opinion about each place of interest.

Every review has key information on entrance fees, opening hours, and other requirements. There are tips on getting to the sights, sights on the way, best times to visit, and avoid the crowds.

Suggestions on places to stay and sample itineraries round up every review. Put this in-depth research to work and make the most from your trip to “The Beaver State”.

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