If you are looking for a destination abundant in nature -- including lush valleys, snow-capped mountains, and a scenic road along the coast -- then Oregon located to the north of California in the United States is an excellent choice. In terms of area, Oregon is slightly larger than the United Kingdom.
We did a four-day trip to Oregon and these are the places we visited.
Day 1:
1. Multnomah Falls: Multnomah Falls was our first spot, a 30-minute drive from Portland. This 620 ft cascading waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Oregon, has a hike to the top. The views on the way up are glorious. The sources of the waterfall are the underground springs from a mountain and the spring snowmelt.The falls are generally crowded and for a good reason. There's another waterfall called the "Bridal Veil" waterfall nearby.
2. Vista House: A place to stop by if you want to stretch your legs after driving along the scenic highway. It has informative exhibits along with a gift shop. The architecture is elegant but I was more fascinated by the breathtaking Columbia River gorge.
2. Vista House: A place to stop by if you want to stretch your legs after driving along the scenic highway. It has informative exhibits along with a gift shop. The architecture is elegant but I was more fascinated by the breathtaking Columbia River gorge.
3. Mount Hood and Trillium Lake: While travelling through the scenic highway offers multiple glimpses of Mount Hood, stopping at Trillium Lake provides a wonderful opportunity to photograph this majestic snow-clad mountain rising above the tree line. One can also do other activities at this getaway such as Kayaking, hiking, and camping overnight.
