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RV Road Trip; 100 Best Things to Do in Oregon 2/20

The state of Oregon is known for the diverse landscape. You will find forests, farms, mountains, and beaches within short distances from each other. The capital city is Portland, and you will find the city full of iconic shops and boutiques. Coffee shops abound, and you will be able to sample different beers at the many microbreweries. Farm-to-table restaurants will give you a taste of local cuisine, while art and historic museums will satisfy your knowledge about the past events there.

An interesting fact to note is that the capital, Portland has more breweries than any other city in the world! You will be able to choose from 60 within the city limits.

Known worldwide is the amazing Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the USA. These are just two of the many wonderful things you will find in this diverse state.
 

6. Columbia River Gorge

This canyon is up to 4,000 feet deep in places, and runs for over 80 miles. You can visit parts of the river at Roosevelt, Washington, and Arlington. It is a well-known area for water recreation. It is also very popular with walkers and hikers.
Canoes and kayaks are permitted, although as with water anywhere, caution is advised.
Anywhere along this river is suitable to take a picnic basket for the day, or park an RV and stay a few days while you hike around the area.

 

7. Cape Foulweather

This was the first landing area for James Cook, and you will find it at Depoe Bay. He found this on his way to the Sandwich Islands. The spot is about 500 feet above the coastline and there is a small parking lot at the top of the winding road leading up.
Look out for the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
There is a campground close by, where you can hire yurts, or hook up your RV. The site has a small store for provisions, and you can access the beach that way.
The campsite is popular because of the great scenery and excellent hiking trails.

 

8. Paul Bunyan Statue

You will find the statue in Portland. It is dedicated to the statehood of Oregon. You will notice many statues of Paul Bunyan as you travel through Oregon, but none of them match this enormous smiling giant. He was built in 1959, and stands 31 feet high. He was erected to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Statehood.
The statue has been repainted several times to keep it looking bright and happy.
This will only take a short while to look at, although the area merits spending a little longer looking around.

 

9. Mill Ends Park

This is the smallest park in the world, and it is noted in the Guinness Book of Records. You will find it in the downtown area of Portland, as you approach the esplanade.
The park is just 2 feet across, and the total area is 452 square inches.
The history of the par goes back to when a pole was removed from the street. A gentleman called Dick Fagan waited for the hole to be filled, and when it was not filled in, he took it on himself to make a park for any resident leprechauns.
Over the years the park has seen the addition of a swimming pool, and some small statues to adorn it. A small Ferris Wheel was also added.
It will not take you long to see the park, but you may be lucky to see a leprechaun!

 

10. Willamette Falls

You will find the falls near Oregon City. They are recognized as the second largest waterfall in the USA. The only other one that is larger is the Niagara Falls. The average flow of water is about a quarter of a million gallons per second.
The falls used to support paper mills on the banks, and you will find one of the oldest water powered plants situated there.
Fishermen love this area as it is abundant in fish of all sorts. Salmon and lamprey eels are two of the most popular attractions here.
Plan to spend at least a day along the shoreline, perhaps longer if you are a fisherman.

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