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9 Must-Visit Oregon National Parks, Forests and Monuments

Bram — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:33:00 +0000

From fascinating historic sites, including both Native American sites and pioneer trails, to sprawling volcanic landscapes, caves, badlands and rain forests, the sheer diversity of the national forests, monuments and national parks in Oregon is amazing. These are the best federal parks to visit in the Beaver State.

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12 Best Places for Epic Views of Mount Hood (In and Around Mt. Hood National Forest)

Bram — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:38:21 +0000

One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon. A dormant stratovolcano rising up to 11,239 feet above sea level, this majestic mountain is visible from viewpoints, trails, parks and roads all throughout the region. A popular year-round destination, Mount Hood is home to no...

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7 Epic Day Hikes in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon

Bram — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:14:00 +0000

One of the most popular outdoor recreation destinations near Portland, Mt. Hood National Forest is only about an hour’s drive east from Oregon’s largest city. If you don’t have time to visit one of the national parks in the Pacific Northwest, all of which are at least three hours from Portland, you could just head...

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The Ultimate Cascade Range Volcanoes Road Trip

Bram — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:39:27 +0000

On a scenic road trip from Seattle to Sacramento, you can see, explore—and even climb—more than a dozen mighty Cascade Range Volcanoes in nine separate parks, from Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens to Mount Hood, Newberry Volcano, Crater Lake and Lassen Peak.

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Best Nature Day Trips From Portland, Oregon

Bram — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 02:35:06 +0000

Start your day with a cup of fair-trade coffee at a hip coffee bar before picking one of the many nature day trips from Portland. Afterward, you can chill out and relive your adventures at one of the 50+ craft breweries in Portland.

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