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3 Magical Spots You Didn’t Know Existed in Crater Lake National Park

From peaceful viewpoints to starry landscapes, these secret places reveal a quieter, more enchanting side of this iconic Oregon park.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Apr 22
A hiker wearing a pink jacket and a blue backpack stands next to a tree at a secret overlook at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.
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3 Buildings in Oregon That Are Unlike Anything Else Around

by Katie Lawrence
on Feb 17
Portlandia statue in front of the Portland Building in downtown Portland, Oregon, with the postmodern facade reflected in blue glass windows, highlighting why it’s often listed among the strangest buildings in Oregon.
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The One Thing To Do in Oregon Before the End of the Year

by Christy Articola
on Dec 4
A preteen girl dances in front of a rainbow colored light archway at the Silverton Christmas Market in Silverton, Oregon.
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5 Overhyped Oregon Places That Look Better Online Than in Real Life

by Charlie Boyle
on Nov 20
Four sea lions tussle on the top of a wet deck near the ocean.
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Come for the Soak, Stay for the Spirits: The Lodge at Hot Lake is Oregon’s Steamiest Ghost Story

by Vanita Salisbury
on Sep 12
A guest at Oregon's Hot Lake Lodge soaks in a steamy outdoor hot springs in a remote part of the Pacific Northwest.

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Museums

Cool Off in Oregon’s Most Magical Indoor Forest at This “Treerific” Portland Museum

Nature lovers will find plenty to fall for at this one-of-a-kind museum in Washington Park, which offers everything from an immersive theater to virtual rainforest safaris and so much more.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on May 26
An indoor forest-themed exhibit features realistic trees, rocks, and educational displays about forest ecosystems.
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Sights & Landmarks

This Roadside Spot in Oregon Is a Local Favorite—Here’s Why

Oregon's 363-mile coastline is home to numerous iconic photo ops, including the iconic roadside spot, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, which sees half a million visitors per year.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Mar 29
Oregon’s tallest lighthouse, Yaquina Head, stands on rugged basalt cliffs above the Pacific Ocean near Newport.
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Activities

If You Live in Oregon, This Is the Best Creative Experience To Celebrate Spring

This artistic Portland experience is the best way to celebrate the new season.

by Andrea Verschuyl
on Mar 27
Against a white background, a pair of hoop ornaments are sculpted with delicate flowers.
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Dream Spring Break in Oregon: Where I’d Go if Money Was No Object

There is nothing quite like the spring in Oregon.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Feb 10
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge and Mt. Hood seen from Portland, Oregon
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Festivals

Chocolate Lovers Rejoice: Oregon’s Annual Festival Is a March Must

This is the most delicious spring festival in the Beaver State and it's FULL of chocolate.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Jan 26
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