Oregon is home to some of the most diverse landscape and scenic views in the entire United States. A beautiful coastline, over 360 State Parks, and home to some of the top rated restaurants in the nation.
Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. The scenic Columbia River Gorge is famous for wind sports and outdoor adventures, and it’s also one of the best places to see Oregon waterfalls near Portland. While majestic Multnomah Falls is the best known, there are other unique waterfalls we are going to see
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range
Smith Rock State Park was recently named one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, according to the state’s travel commission. If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. Its towering hunks of golden red volcanic rock crags jutting up from a windy river canyon will leave you with a loss for words – and maybe a couple of exuberant oohs and aahs thrown in for good measure!
Silver Falls State Park is the kind of standout scenic treasure that puts Oregon firmly onto the national—and international—stage. Its beauty, boundless recreational opportunities and historic presence keep it there. Have you walked behind a waterfall? Well, we are going to hike the falls and see what a 177-foot curtain of water looks like from behind