View in: Desktop
Copyright @2024 TigerDroppings.com. All rights reserved.
- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Posted by
Message
tell me about Oregon for a vacation
Posted by specchaser on 9/3/17 at 9:24 pm10
I've never been but it seems like a great place to spend a week or more. I love the west and it has some mountain terrain, the pacific ocean, Portland, some wine country. I don't hear it talked about as much as other places out west.
is it worth a summer vacation with the family? if not, maybe a mancation?
is it worth a summer vacation with the family? if not, maybe a mancation?
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by PNW on 9/3/17 at 10:24 pm to specchaser
Yes yes and yes.
Portland is great if you want the city life but there's much more to OR than the city. Visit Bend, Klamath or Cannon. Even eastern Oregon is incredible.
PDX is cool. But not my cup of tea.
Portland is great if you want the city life but there's much more to OR than the city. Visit Bend, Klamath or Cannon. Even eastern Oregon is incredible.
PDX is cool. But not my cup of tea.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Drew Orleans on 9/3/17 at 10:54 pm to specchaser
Go to Hood River and the Gorge
Mt. Hood
Portland is ok
Cannon Beach
Newport Beach
Florence
Bend
Crater Lake
Shasta
State is awesome.
Mt. Hood
Portland is ok
Cannon Beach
Newport Beach
Florence
Bend
Crater Lake
Shasta
State is awesome.
This post was edited on 9/3 at 10:55 pm
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by jsk020 on 9/3/17 at 11:39 pm to Drew Orleans
Wasn't impressed with Portland after Seattle. Bums everywhere . Japanese garden and some breweries (10 barrel, fathead, deshutes) were cool. Voodoo donuts we're not impressive at all. Pine St Biscuits or whatever were good tho
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Drew Orleans on 9/3/17 at 11:40 pm to jsk020
The people in Portland suck
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Tigris on 9/4/17 at 5:45 am to specchaser
Oregon is great, a lot of variety to see. We're not really city people but we camped along the coast (Umpqau Lighthouse State Park) and spent a couple of days checking things out there, then drove on to Crater Lake and camped there. Just a spectacular view and beautiful spot. Then on to a hotel in Bend and some exploration of the area. It's a nice mix of mountains, desert, volcanoes, lakes. Most people love Bend, I found it a bit full of itself (like Boulder when I lived there) but the area is beautiful and there is lots to see if you like the outdoors.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by adavis on 9/4/17 at 1:24 pm to specchaser
We drove East from Seattle, through Ellensburg and the Yakima Canyon. We crossed into Oregon and drove the Columbia River Gorge, which was worth the trip alone. We passed right by Multnomah Falls, which was spectacular. We did a night in Portland, but we weren't impressed at all. We took our son to the zoo, only to be yelled out by some PETA tools. From there, we went to Cannon Beach. That was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. There is a state park there... I think its name is Ecola, or something like that. There were elk everywhere and you come to this beautiful lookout at the end of the road. There was a pretty cool lighthouse there too. From Cannon Beach, we went north, back into Washington, to Cape Disappointment. That was the spot where Lewis and Clark gave up on the Middle Passage. It's a stretch if towering cliffs with the biggest waves I've ever seen. There was a lighthouse there too that you could walk right up to. All of the volcanoes are cool too. We stayed at the base of Mt. St. Helens, near Battleground, WA. There was one spot on the Gorge where we could see St. Helens, Rainer, Hood, and Adams. I want to go back. Definitely the best vacation I've had
quote:
We drove East from Seattle, through Ellensburg and the Yakima Canyon. We crossed into Oregon and drove the Columbia River Gorge, which was worth the trip alone.
True. Also, Walla Walla is a very overlooked wine region. I think Walla Walla County has 50K people, but their are 140 wineries in the county. The downtown probably has a dozen tasting rooms, and the area out by the airport probably has 30-40 more.
The drive along the Columbia River Gorge on I-84 is amazing. The change in topography as you drive through Oregon is also amazing.
The Oregon coast is beautiful, but can be rainy during the winter. If the temp is 80 in Portland, it will be 62 in Cannon Beach. You'll probably find 62 at the beach to be amazingly comfortable, especially if the sun is shining. The beaches are not like Florida beaches at all. The Oregon coast beaches are made for exploring tidal pools, finding interesting driftwood, climbing rocks, etc. Swimming is not something I would advise, since the water will be cold. Astoria, Cannon Beach, Newport, Florence, and Bandon, are all very cool coastal towns. The Pelican Brewpub in Pacific City is one of the coolest places to have a meal on the planet.
If you drive through the coastal mountains into the Willamette Valley, Portland is a great city for food, drink, and people watching. There are a number of interesting places to visit. Although the natural scenery isn't as good as Seattle. there is a ton of great scenery within 2 hours (including the aforementioned Cannon Beach and Pacific City).
The Willamette Valley sits between the coastal mountain range and the Cascade Mountains. East of the Cascades, the topography changes from looking like you're in a scene from the movie Twilight, to a scene from a western movie, with buttes, tumbleweeds, and canyons. The mountains return when you get to the eastermost part of the state.
Hood River is a beautiful spot in the Columbia River Gorge. It is one of the best places in the world to windsurf. Mt Hood is the backdrop.
Bend is great for hiking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, skiing, and other outdoor activities. Beautiful mountains surround Bend, and the Deschutes River runs right through the middle of town.
Other great spots include Multnomah Falls, Crater Lake, Cove Palisades, Smith Rock, and the Wallowa Mountains (The Alps of Oregon in the eastern part of the state). There are a seemingly unlimited hiking options that will take you to canyons and waterfalls that are great opportunities for photos.
If you want to snow ski, white water raft, wind surf, hang out on the beach, hike, ride dune buggies, fish, drink fantastic beer and wine, and eat at some fantastic restaurants, Oregon would be a good option. You can do all of that in the summer in Oregon.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by LSUintheNW on 9/5/17 at 11:15 am to adavis
quote:
We passed right by Multnomah Falls, which was spectacular.
Won't be for 20 more years because of some idiot with fireworks.
Reportedly the lodge is about to be burned down.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Jax-Tiger on 9/5/17 at 11:52 am to LSUintheNW
quote:
Won't be for 20 more years because of some idiot with fireworks.
TD SponsorTD Fan
USA
Member since 2001
USA
Member since 2001
Thank you for supporting our sponsors Posted by Site Sponsor to Everyone
Advertisement
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by RaginCajunz on 9/5/17 at 2:59 pm to specchaser
It was a spectacular trip last Summer for my family.
3 Days in Portland
Down to Crater Lake Lodge for a night
Over to Yachats on the Ocean
Up to Cannon Beach for a night
Back over to Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood
Flew out from Portland the next morning
I can update with pics later. Do it do it do it!
3 Days in Portland
Down to Crater Lake Lodge for a night
Over to Yachats on the Ocean
Up to Cannon Beach for a night
Back over to Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood
Flew out from Portland the next morning
I can update with pics later. Do it do it do it!
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Drew Orleans on 9/5/17 at 3:01 pm to LSUintheNW
Wait... what lodge?
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by hofman on 9/5/17 at 3:04 pm to specchaser
Just went to Bend, OR this past July for 7 days. Bend is the coolest 80K pop. town ever. Clean and the downtown parks are great. Only 3 hrs or so to the coast and Portland, near Crater Lake and other mountains. Hiking, white water rafting/kayaking, and all things outdoors in abundance. We saw 3 free concerts in the parks there including ABBA, only 1 original member plus band. Just an amazing little city.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by LSUintheNW on 9/5/17 at 7:54 pm to Drew Orleans
quote:
Wait... what lodge?
Multnomah falls....not Timberline.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by LSUintheNW on 9/5/17 at 7:59 pm to hofman
quote:
Just an amazing little city.
quote:
Bend, OR
My happy place, one of them at least.
Central Oregon is the tits for an outdoor lover.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Jax-Tiger on 9/6/17 at 2:27 pm to LSUintheNW
This makes me sick.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by sol graves on 9/7/17 at 12:44 pm to Jax-Tiger
I was just in this area and at Multnomah Falls less than a month ago. So sad. One of the most beautiful places I have seen in person.
I highly recommend a trip to Oregon. I agree with just about everyone else in here that Portland itself was meh. But the rest of Oregon is amazing. Cannon Beach is great. I never thought I would stare at a rock for so long and just be amazed.
I highly recommend a trip to Oregon. I agree with just about everyone else in here that Portland itself was meh. But the rest of Oregon is amazing. Cannon Beach is great. I never thought I would stare at a rock for so long and just be amazed.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by LSUintheNW on 9/9/17 at 2:54 pm to sol graves
quote:
I was just in this area and at Multnomah Falls less than a month ago. So sad. One of the most beautiful places I have seen in person.
If you didn't get off the beaten path, like most tourists, you didn't even scratch the surface. Its an amazing area in the backcountry.
re: tell me about Oregon for a vacationPosted by Twenty 49 on 9/9/17 at 11:24 pm to specchaser
quote:
tell me about Oregon
He talks funny.
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News