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Top 10 Places To Visit In Oregon

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Oregon has to be one of the most beautiful states in the USA. I recently returned from a road trip across Oregon and I want to show you some of my favorite places! From countless waterfalls, to the dramatic coastline, Oregon so much to offer! Where is your favorite place to visit in Oregon? My Second Relaxation channel: /channel/UC95bEkaIgwhxSjSsdMFXYGg Special thanks to David Rule for providing stunning shots: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidmrule/ Youtube - /watch/gAyF1oeUF3BUF My Travel Videos: Top 10 Places In Hawaii - /watch/MmDU7go7Zji7U Top 10 Places In Utah - /watch/MqqsMfz8T_b8s Top 100 Places In Europe - /watch/ES53ImizIxiz3 Top 10 Cities In Europe - /watch/8isE2PM2oal2E Top 10 Places In The Alps - /watch/gMka0bow79Ywa Top 10 Places in Scandinavia - /watch/EnW0uzFVZ27V0 Top 10 Places In The UK - /watch/I36c7oPCXk0Cc Top 10 Places in Spain - /watch/IwRp-kIftfIfp Top 10 Places in Europe - /watch/IgrV5NHWdRGWV Top 10 Places in Greece - /watch/MWQ-o2KFShXF- Top 10 places in Switzerland - /watch/UIxOVSFqdl3qO If you like my videos, consider supporting my channel on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ryanshirley Song: Horizon by Ehrling https://soundcloud.com/ehrling

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@luizbeirac-draws77389 months ago Every time I think of Oregon the first thing that comes to my mind: Gravity Falls. But it's not just because it's my favorite show, it's because Oregon has that suspenseful, mystery feel that I love. Woods, trails, waterfalls, rivers, beaches, everything. I think that's why I want to meet so much. ... 38
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@gabebolton46043 years ago Oregon has been my home for my entire 28 years here. I’ve been to all these places and explored all the corners of the state. I have thought about leaving many times but can’t because the trees, mountains, and waterfalls keep me here. If you’re an outdoor person, you’ll love Oregon. And Washington. The Pacific Northwest is gorgeous. ... 342
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@SalvadorThe4th3 years ago I'm from Oregon and my top 10 places that I recommend to visit for when y'all go there are:
1. Multnomah Falls
2. Mt. Hood />3. Oneonta Falls
4. Cape Kiwanda Beach
5. Smith Rock State Park
6. Neahkanie Mountain
7. Latourell Falls
8. Woodburn Tulip Farm
9. Trillum Lake
10. Pips Doughnuts :) ... 62
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@joeybarguen98013 years ago On your next trip you need to go to Silver falls state park, it’s 10 waterfalls in roughly a seven mile loop. 126
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@JP-dz7zu4 years ago Oregon is so underrated, beautiful coastlines and scenery. 560
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@Drew-uz7kc3 years ago Some other fun stops in Oregon:
- Smith Rick
- Painted Hills
- Sisters (the town)
- Abiqua Falls 61
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@littleyardsmallpasture98723 years ago Moved to oregon 6 years ago.. Best place on earth without a doubt. 36
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@timb15544 years ago The great thing about Oregon beaches is on any given day you could have the whole beach to yourself. 83
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@YoAustinn3 years ago Lived here almost my whole life. Outside of Portland, this place is gorgeous. 24
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@ikergimenez54173 years ago Oregon is one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S., marked by volcanoes, abundant bodies of water, dense evergreen and mixed forests, as well as high deserts and semi-arid shrublands. At 11,249 feet (3,429 m), Mount Hood, a stratovolcano, is the state's highest point. Oregon's only national park, Crater Lake National Park, comprises the caldera surrounding Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States. The state is also home to the single largest organism in the world, Armillaria ostoyae, a fungus that runs beneath 2,200 acres (8.9 km2) of the Malheur National Forest. ... 12
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@vibewithglendi3 years ago Love being an Oregonian! 15 years living here and its always been so chill, weather is always on shuffle but a real Oregonian doesnt let a little rain phase them haha 46
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@jessicalovell53154 years ago Oregon has countless famous waterfalls, but I love Silver Falls State Park in particular. There a hiking trail where over the course of a few hours you can hike to see 10 waterfalls. It's hardly advertised on Youtube Oregon vids, so it is definitely a hidden gem. Oregon truly is one of the most beautiful states in America, I absolutely agree. ... 46
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@EliGregoryPDX3 years ago Oh man there’s even more! Newberry Crater National Monument, the Wallowa Whitman National Forest (“the Alps of Oregon”), The Painted Hills, The Alvoord Desert, the plethora of Oregon hot springs, the Steens mountains, it doesn’t end! ... 36
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@snowblindthunder3 years ago since i live in oregon i forget how amazing it is to other people😂 1011
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@shaylynhuff57113 years ago I live in Oregon, and for anyone who is looking for another place to visit, I’d recommend Green Peter & Foster Lake!!! These lakes are so beautiful, and the water temperatures are 70s-80s. They are right next to each other, Green Peter flows into Foster. I love camping at these spots and swimming there as well. ❤️ ... 96
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@anw8912 years ago Just got back from my first time out in Oregon (stayed in the portland area) but man let me tell you. NOTHING like any of that in NJ. Legitimately moving out there once my lease is up. nature is my therapy :)
born and raised in the east coast but my heart is with the west coast
Much love to all the Oregonians ! ... 3
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@erica.danielle15384 years ago Born, raised and lived in Oregon my whole life. It is a very special place and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Next time you’re here you’ll need to do some fly fishing on the McKenzie River! 48
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@wolfgirl135558 months ago I was born in Oregon and still live here. I forget sometimes how gorgeous it is too! 😊 2
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@Kboboneal893 years ago Damn. You didn't even make it to Eastern Oregon. Painted hills, hell's canyon, pendleton roundup, eagle caps. 10
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@bunnylulu24523 years ago The east side of the state has some amazing places. Steens Mountain, Alford Desert, Painted Hills, Wallowa Lake etc. Oregon is so diverse. 51
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@jeth25233 years ago As someone who lives in Portland, I can confirm that this state has so many hidden gems worth seeing 🌲🧡 99
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@stevenpdxedu3 years ago Lots of people enjoy the Oregon coast in spring and summer. Me, I don't like crowds, so I visit the beach in winter. To see the angry Pacific in a violent storm is something you will never forget. And (If you're prepared for it.) Winter camping in the Wallowa Mtns. is more than just cool, its damn cold! Last time I was there it was minus 37 degrees in Joseph. Oregon is so beautiful you can live here for years and not see half of what there is. Thanks for part one, there's plenty more. ... 4
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@wonderwoman40903 years ago Native Oregonian, the movie Stand By Me was filmed in the town founded by my family (Brownsville, maiden name is Brown), that, too is a great place to go. There is a museum with a converted traincar that is a small movie theater that shows silent movies. They have entire storefronts from the 19th century inside the museum. There are memorable spots throughout the town from the movie Stand By Me, such as the spot where the coin was picked up in the street, pioneer park where the pie eating contest was, etc. Very fun, historical, and interesting place. ... 7
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@Blade514 years ago As a native Oregonian this video has me beaming with pride. I've been to most of these places but theres a few I havent been to yet <3 321
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@skywatergarage3 years ago I live in southern Washington and was born in Portland Oregon. There’s no place I love more than the Pacific Northwest. Every time I leave and come back it’s so bittersweet. Thanks for making this video. Oregon needs to be seen! ... 47
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@carolynbeguing74623 years ago Love Coos Bay, great town, great beaches so much fun. 24
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@marywestlund1774last year Wallowa in northeast Oregon is my FAVORITE place in the world! On the backside of the lake (it dead ends) are cabins, river, horse rentals, lots of hiking, or horse riding into the blue mountains and several lakes. There is a beautiful camp ground on the lake and a huge lodge. Before the lake is the small town of Joseph, and Enterprise. It's MAGICAL!!! ... 1
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@timerney97673 years ago So many awesome places in Oregon, I love living here. Some of our favorites include: The 10 places covered in this vid, Gold Beach and a jet boat ride up the Rogue river, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Yachats, Cape Perpetua, Ona beach, Ecola State Park and the view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, Manzanita, Drift Creek Wilderness, Alsea Falls, Elliott State Forest, Marys Peak with a view at the top of the ocean/coast range/valley/cascade mountains, Silver Falls State Park, Oregon wine country/McMinville, Finley NWR, Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, Iron Mountain during wildflower season, Klamath Falls, Ashland, John Day Fossil Beds, the Painted Hills, Malheur NWR during spring bird migration, Steens Mountain, Wallowa Mountains... and the list goes on. ... 9
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@abhirupbhattacharya5194 years ago Oregon is so beautiful!!!! It feels like I am in the lap of nature!!! 14
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@wildcatvxa23723 years ago In March 2020 my oldest son and I went on a 3 night road trip from Seattle...We drove out to the Dalles, past Mt Hood, the Three Sisters, through Bend, to Crater Lake, down to Redwood National Park...then entirely up the Oregon Coast looking for all the lighthouses. It was a spectacular trip. ... 17
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@laiena51763 years ago I've been watching this video for days gone by. oregon is magnificent 3
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@rockythedog54054 years ago Oregon is a dream! 🤩 Love how this video is in 4k! 34
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@dianebeukema57323 years ago I'm a native Oregonian now living in NY. You've done a great job of showing so much of the beauty of the state! When you go back don't miss the Painted Hills, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. It's about two hours north of Bend. Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Happy travels! ... 24
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@caseypaden20632 years ago Check out Silver Falls State Park outside of Salem. Not only is it green and beautiful, it’s so cool to be able to walk behind a waterfall. Also if you like rocks, drive down past Mt. Hood for an hour or so until you get to Smith Rock. It’s so beautiful. ... 2
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@amazonbookworm11543 years ago As an Oregonian, thank you for this. I love my home state because of how beautiful it is. And that you can go to the woods, mountain, desert and beach all with an hour to an hour and a half from Portland. It always amazes me to think that Oregon is pretty much 2/3 desert, but it is also beautiful there too. Wish you would have featured things from the East side of Oregon too. Still, a great video. 😊 ... 57
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@gageoo3 years ago I live in Florence and it's pretty cool to see the lighthouse and sea lion caves get some recognition 6
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@CeruleanSky11113 weeks ago Trillium Lake, Crater Lake, Umpqua River Valley are my Top 3 in Oregon. I definitely plan to go back… So much to see and do there! Thanks for this great video!
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@robertjames-life47683 years ago Moved to Southern Oregon two years ago, we’ve been loving discovering all the new natural beauty. 20
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@caongocanhthu90433 years ago I and my husband did a roadtrip to Oregon last summer and only visited 2 out of 10 places. Vista House is another great place to enjoy the spectacular view of Columbia River Gorge. Definitely want to go back to visit the other places. ... 6
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@wildcatvxa23723 years ago Crater Lake is breathtaking. The Oregon Coast is beautiful. I went hunting light houses with my son. 1
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@mars54mars543 years ago Oregon is truly a gem that just keeps on giving... you missed the entire east side of the state, though! 10
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@thesmithmemes3732 years ago I'm late to comment here, but idk. I'm so glad to see someone truly see the beautiful state that I love with all my heart. I've lived there all my life and honestly can't see myself living anywhere else. One place I can recommend for Oregon is Silver Falls, it holds 12 different falls, redwoods trails, and the main one is about 3-4 miles long. ... 3
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@jogolock11908 months ago 'I'm from the UK. I did are road trip from San Fransico to Seattle in 2017 for the Eclipse, saw the Eclipse at Adar Village. Oregon was stunning. Looking forward to going back. 1
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@HYP0T1Clast year I live in Oregon there is so many small towns that are also amazing and I would recommend go look at them especially the capital 1
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@nateengland46952 years ago Good video. As an ex-Oregonian, I learned of a couple places I had never visited. But you missed three really great spots
1. Steens Mountain with the Malheur Wildlife refuge
2. the painted hills with a nearby natural history museum that has skeletons found in the area including elephants the size of small dogs and huge dinosaur sharks
3. hell's canyon. ... 7
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@ThreeStarVagabond4 years ago Absolutely gorgeous views! I have to visit Oregon some day. Well, all one can do now is wait for these troubling times to blow over... 11
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@user-ds9od5ub8zlast month I spent over half my childhood in Oregon, and I didn't realize how beautiful and grand it was until we moved away, I will definitely be back some day.
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@LindaJordan-oi8zllast month Fantastic job of highlighting some of Oregon's great spots to visit. Thank you! 1
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@piluchis19663 years ago Viví en Oregon y estoy muy agradecido con ese estado y su gente.. Los lugares para camping son muy hermosos... Saludos desde puerto escondido Oaxaca... 22
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@WarriorMigs243 years ago Oregon is a great place to live for me i live in Central Point, OR 4
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@mRakmYaerlast year I live in Salem and spend a good deal of time exploring the state. Here's my top ten, in no particular order: (1) Ice Lake in the Wallowas, (2) Painted Hills in Central Oregon, (3) South Sister Wilderness Area (do youself a favor and hike to the summit of South Sister), (4) Jefferson Park in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area (especially for a 2-3 day camping excursion), (5) Crater Lake National Park (featured in video), (6) the Gorge (featured in video ... could really do a "top ten" just for the Gorge), (7) Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor (featured in video; there are many places to stop, but Natural Bridges is a good one), (8) Cape Perpetua (be sure to visit Thor's Well), (9) Ona Beach, but only in March/April when the rocks are exposed), (10) really hard to narrow this down to ten, but for the sake of geographic diversity: Oregon Caves National Monument in the Siskiyous ... 1
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@ashleylamont60863 years ago I’ve lived in Oregon my entire life and honestly never plan on moving. Oregon really does have so much to offer! 2
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@johnmontgomery91003 years ago Great video. Native Oregonian here. Cannon Beach has always been my favorite Oregon destination. But think its cool the way you showed how beautiful my state is to the world. 4
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@nataliecorrine43 years ago Have lived in Oregon my entire life and will be moving out of state soon due to work. This is making me so sad! I don’t want to leave 💚 Oregon will always be home 4
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@TheZincroofer2 years ago Painted hills Mitchell Oregon
Cant ranch Dayville Oregon
Both part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. A whole different look...WOW!! 1
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@adamkrauss3033 years ago Such a great channel. I really enjoy your vids. You manage to pack a lot in a relatively short video with your concise style that gives us some history, hiking info, and recommendations, all wrapped up in top notch video footage. Thanks. ... 3
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@gailmyers28383 years ago Five years ago I moved from the deep south to the Oregon coast. Your video is beautiful amd inspiring and only touches on a small fraction of the amazing places to explore here. Every roadside pullout has hidden views, little trails, snowy mountains, old growth forest, expansive river and ocean views, towering waterfalls, deep blue lakes..they are literally everywhere! I am convinced this is the most beautiful state in all of the lower 48 US states. I love it here. Good to point out though, that some places are not accessible in the winter months, and beware of the ocean. It is as treacherous as it is dramatically beautiful. ❤ ... 11
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@ChristopherDillman2 years ago - Agreed re Crater Lake, absolute stunner and must-see.
Fyi – No scuba diving, swimming, kayaking, boating, even windsurfing allowed. Which is why the water is so pristine. There are boat tours by the ranger station to the island you can schedule. ... 1
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@sammie46952 years ago Crator Lake near Klamath Falls! So beautiful & serene. If you've been experiencing alot of stress, it just falls off of you looking at the gorgeous lake and pine trees. So still & quiet, you feel like you've had a spiritual experience. Everyone should visit it there at least once! ... 1
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@AwesomeVideobyG4 years ago Didn't realize Oregon has so many amazing places to explore and see. The coast is indeed beautiful. And then there's the Tillamook cheese and ice cream factory.🥰 34
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@winstonprather15823 years ago Rogue River, Sunset Beach are two great places 6
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@apostolia21242 years ago It has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth!!! love from Greece!👏👍💖 1
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@gorion792 years ago I'm from far Nor Cal. Shasta/Siskiyou/Humboldt counties is where I've lived, so I've visited the coast a lot, specifically the Southern Oregon coast. I was just there and I felt so at peace. It's where I love going and I feel like I belong. The cultures of Nor Cal and Southern Oregon feel so tied together and have the same sort of people and landscapes. ... 1
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@bryonhills61723 years ago If you have been in Oregon long enough everyone has there own top 10. 133
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@panoramatic41264 years ago I'm from Switzerland and would like to visit that place someday. 14
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@gailcirac44852 years ago I love the countryside in OR and WA. It’s wonderful to think of the settlers that farmed and loved the land. We had 40 acres on Peoria Rd. , by Corvallis. Chicken farm. Loved in North Bend for most of childhood. 2
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@openskies113 years ago Oregon has long been on my bucket list. Can't wait to go there and see the sites. Great video! 1
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@RikuSpirit3 years ago Very beautiful places! Thanks for putting this list together, I will definitely have to plan a road trip once my son gets a little older so that he can enjoy it as much as I will. 4
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@hanagrace90453 years ago The minute you said "I love rocks and apparently anything shaped like a wizards hat" made me really laugh and clicked subscribe. Lol. Thank you for this! I plan to visit Oregon in April for my birthday and this was exactly what I wanted to know about. Thank you!!! ... 7
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@RyanMatson2 years ago I’m a born & raised Oregonian, & I guess we just take the O for granted. Because I get told all the time that I’m so lucky & people are jealous. When I’m like- man I see this everyday. Lol 1
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@VB-lc4xz3 years ago I visited Oregon last spring, and was really amazed by it! Wow, after this video I am even more amazed. Great work! It is also cool that Northern California at the Oregon border kinda looks the same. Our plane is still so beautiful! Breathtaking! Good job, again. Let people know!😃 ... 3
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@Jaybee823 years ago Oregon is sooooo under rated. Went to visit family in Langlois and we had a freaking blast. Outdoorsman/woman galore. We are an outdoors family so we love fishing and crabbing and boy did catch alot of crabs for our 4 day stay. Haven't gotten to these places yet. ... 3
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@Neddyfazbear3 years ago Hopefully Oregon will be my future home. My son and his gf moved out there with the kiddos 3 months ago and he absolutely loves it. Can't wait to follow him. I hear Oregon is an absolutely beautiful state ❤️ 1
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@Rosarium20073 years ago Other places to visit: Forest Park, a forested city park in Portland that’s full of hiking trails and is larger than Manhattan; Fort Steven’s State Park near Astoria which is the only part of the mainland to be attacked by a Japanese submarine during WWII; the Oregon Wine Country, and the Tillamook Cheese Factory on the coast in, of course, Tillamook, Oregon. And a second the recommendation of others to visit Silver Falls State Park. ... 1
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@danielshaffer26093 years ago Hey man, Oregon native (born and lived here all but 2 years). I appreciate a tourists perspectives of what this place has to offer. Thanks for some good ideas and a good reminder of how lucky I am to live here :) 14
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@jules75582 years ago A great video tour of Oregon! Seeing people cliff dive into the Blue Pool was impressive, but people have died doing so. The water is so cold that it can cause muscles to seize up and a risk of drowning. That being said, the trail is fantastic and there is a rough path down to a rock platform for jumping in at the surface. It is considered a rite of passage and very entertaining to watch people react to the ice cold water! ... 8
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@jeevanpanda81773 years ago I have been waiting to plan for Oregon trip. This video has all places that caught my attention. Very beautiful informative video. Thanks! 1
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@01Billum3 years ago So glad to have been born and raised in beautiful southern Oregon, thank you for making this video 👍🏻
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@paul196446914 years ago Outstanding video! It is truly the most beautiful State of the Union! 3
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@colleenokeefe55112 months ago Thank you!!!
I grew up in Salem,Oregon during the
1970s and early 80s.
My family would often picnic,ski,and canoe up in the beautiful mountains of Oregon.
Or we would frequent the beautiful free beaches down by Newport and Lincoln ,
Oregon.
I have very many fond precious childhood memories of the incredible nature in Oregon,and it's famous ☔
rainy days!
But ,as everyone knows,
not every day in Oregon is like that.
There are terrific sunny days there too.
My family and I had to move from Oregon to Connecticut in the early 80s,bummer.
I have yet to go back there.
This video helped.
Thank you ...
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@flquirk91503 years ago Thanks...brings back great memories of my time living in Oregon. We honeymooned on the coast.
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@NickShirley4 years ago Looks like I need to take a trip to Oregon with all those hippies!! 10
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@joshpressel91392 years ago I am born and raised in Oregon. My favorite place might be cresent lake. Beautiful blue water, awesome scenery and tons of outdoor activities no matter the season 1
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@WanderZHEE3 years ago Thank you for sharing...i'll visit some of these places by spring and summer...hopefully
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@JESUSisLORD241513 years ago You just brought back some wonderful memories. I used to live in Oregon and I have been to many of these places. Oregon is so beautiful. 3
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@karendavis1403 years ago This is a great video. I've lived in Oregon all my life and there are a few of these places that I still haven't seen yet so it looks like a coastal road trip is in order for this summer. Just so everyone knows, most of Oregon, east of the coastal mountain range, is actually high dessert so there are some beautiful sites that you don't want to miss in the central and eastern parts of the state. There are Wallowa Lake and the Wallowa Mountain range, Steens Mountain, Hells Canyon, the Alvord Desert and many more incredible places to explore.
Thanks for posting this. I look forward to an Oregon part 2. ... 12
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@michellef3286last year We moved from Texas to Oregon back in September of 2022.... so about 4 months ago. We absolutely love it here.
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@sammahoney34064 years ago I was in the middle of re watching your top 10 Austria videos when this uploaded! My mom grew up in Oregon, but sadly I’ve never been 5
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@ikergimenez54173 years ago The state's coastal region produces significant tourism as well. The Oregon Coast Aquarium comprises 23 acres (9.3 ha) along Yaquina Bay in Newport, and was also home to Keiko the orca whale. It has been noted as one of the top ten aquariums in North America. Fort Clatsop in Warrenton features a replica of Lewis and Clark's encampment at the mouth of the Columbia River in 1805. The Sea Lion Caves in Florence are the largest system of sea caverns in the United States, and also attract many visitors.
In Southern Oregon, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, held in Ashland, is also a tourist draw, as is the Oregon Vortex and the Wolf Creek Inn State Heritage Site, a historic inn where Jack London wrote his 1913 novel Valley of the Moon. ... 17
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@ryancovey43613 years ago Great video. Part 2 add Smith Rock, Cascade Lakes Highway, and Timberline Lodge, maybe Sunriver too... 2
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@LauraGwyn2 years ago Yeh David for the assist. David Rule has amazing videos as well! Thank you for visiting and creating this video of our beautiful state. I am in Salem and love our ability to daytrip in every direction. You got some beautiful shots!! ... 1