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What are the best outdoor activities in Oregon?

I’d like to go to Oregon for my first trip since the coronavirus outbreak. I’m still being cautious, so I want to stay outside as much as possible and avoid crowds. What are the best outdoor activities in Oregon?

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Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Exercising caution is the key to safe and fun travels! There’s no shortage of amazing activities to choose from, but some of the best outdoor activities in
Oregon
include a trip to Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, or Deschutes, as well as visiting the beach and tasting wine.
Here’s a further breakdown:
  • Columbia River Gorge: This spectacular river canyon is 80 miles long and 4,000 feet deep. Explore the area’s number one attraction—waterfalls. Multnomah Falls is the most recognized and tallest waterfall in Oregon (620 feet tall and 2.5 million visitors annually).
  • Mt. Hood: It can take anywhere from 4 to 7 hours to summit Mt. Hood. If you’re not up for the 5,000-ft climb, you can enjoy views of the peak on easy-rated routes, such as Trillium Lake Loop or Elk Meadow Trail.
  • Beaches: Oregon has some of the most unique beaches on the West Coast. Pack a picnic and head to Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, or Cape Kiwanda. If you can’t choose, hit Highway 101 and pull over as you see fit.
  • Wine tasting: Explore the wines of the Willamette Valley—the epicenter of some of the country’s best Pinot Noir. If that doesn’t quench your thirst, you can always indulge in the state’s many delicious beers. Remember to assign a
    designated driver
    !
  • Deschutes horseback riding: Experience the beauty of Deschutes River, Three Sisters Wilderness, or Smith Rock State Park under the guidance of a professional wrangler.
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