Top 10 Places to Visit in Oregon
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#1 Crater Lake National Park
Located in southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is the fifth-oldest national park in the United States. It is the only national park in Oregon state. The park is known for deep Crater Lake hat was formed around 7,700 years ago by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama. It is a popular national park With 90 miles of trails, 30 overlooks and many notable features including The Pumice Desert, The Pinnacles, Mount Scott, Union Peak, Crater Peak, Timber Crater, Scenic Rim Drive, and Llao Rock. Park activities include hiking, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowboarding, Sledding, Snowmobiling, camping, and scenic drive.
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#2 Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach is a popular tourist destination known as best beach in Oregon. 235 ft Haystack Rock along the Pacific Coast is a famous attraction of the beach. It is one of the most identifiable geological formations and home to many species of marine wildlife. Named one of America's Best Art Towns, Cannon Beach is also known for its art galleries, arts festivals, and shopping.
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#3 Mt. Hood National Forest
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#4 Portland
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#5 Bend
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#6 Hood River
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#7 Smith Rock State Park
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#8 Newport
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#9 Eugene
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