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.

11. Evergreen Aviation Museum

Here you will find the home of Howard Hughes’ ‘Spruce Goose’. It is in McMinnville.
The Spruce Goose only ever flew once, when it took off from the water and flew for about one mile.
The plane was built almost entirely from laminated wood, and after the flight it was kept in a hangar for over 33 years. After Hughes passed away, the plane was displayed throughout the world, before returning to the Museum.
There are other planes in the museum such as a replica of the Wright Brothers 1903 Flyer, and an SR-71A Blackbird.
Plan to spend a day exploring the museum as there is plenty to see. There is small café where you can get a bite to eat.

12. Multnomah Falls

You will find this east of Troutdale, along the Columbia River Highway. There are two significant drops in these falls. The upper falls drop 542 feet, and the lower falls drop 69 feet.
These falls are the tallest in the state of Oregon, being 620 feet high.
If you enjoy hiking, walking, or rambling, then this must be on your list of things to do, as the area is spectacular in beauty. While there are no camping facilities, you are able to park an RV at secluded areas and stay a few days.

13. Crater Lake

When you go to Crater Lake be sure to look out for the ‘Old Man of the Lake’. It is in fact a thirty- foot tree stump which has been in the water since it was first seen in 1896. The tree stump is about 2- foot in diameter with 4 feet out of the water. You will notice that the stump has been bleached white by the weather and is splintered.
An interesting point to note is that a moss called Fontinalis which grows at a depth of 395 feet, also grows on the stump. This is the only place where the moss can be found near the surface.
Carbon dating puts the stump at 450 years old.
The ‘Old Man’ can often be seen at different places in the lake, making it seem as if he is moving around, although it has been found that the roots are in fact anchored.
While it may not take you more than an hour to see this, it is a great idea to take a picnic basket and spend a day.

14. Oaks Park

You will find this small amusement park about 4 miles south of Portland. The park is often referred to as the ‘Coney Island’ of Oregon. It is one of the oldest parks in the country which is still operational.
There are about 24 rides which are opened seasonally, and an ice skating rink which is open all the year round.
Be sure to look at the Noah’s Ark Carousel, which is the oldest wooden carousel in the state, constructed in 1912.
There is a delightful picnic area where you can have lunch on warmer days.

15. Hole in the Ground

The exact origin of the enormous crater is not known, although it is thought that it may have been partly due to volcanic eruptions. You will find it in the Fort Rock Basin, in Lake County, and it is thought to be between 13,000 and 100,000 years old.
The sides of the hole reach up to 210 feet above the land base, while the hole is almost 500 feet deep.
A point to note here is that the region is so desolate that the astronauts were taken there to do some of their training in the 1960’s.
There is an information center at the hole and a small café where you can get refreshments and drinks.

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