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Hiking in Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon
Smith Rock State Park was one of the big surprises during my recent road trip through Oregon. I had visited Oregon once before in 2017 and returned in 2024 to discover new places. Smith Rock State Park was one of them. As a true hiking enthusiast, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this place, but WOW, it was incredible. In this article, I’ll tell you all about the stunning nature and hiking trails of Smith Rock State Park. Smith Rock State Park is located about a 15-minute drive from Redmond, located in Central Oregon. It’s a relatively small natural area that you can easily explore in half a…
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A 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary + best things to do
Welcome to this 24 hour Mt Hood itinerary plus an overview of the best things to do in Mount Hood. When visiting the city of in Portland and heading out to the Rose Garden, you can already see the mighty Mount Hood in the distance. This 11.249 ft high stratovolcano is one of the major natural attractions in Oregon in the American Pacific Northwest. I stayed here for about 24 hours, the perfect time to explore this area and its great outdoors. In this blog I give you all my tips for your visit to Mt Hood in Oregon. Note that this post was first published in 2019 and updated after…
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Things to do at Crater Lake National Park
Are you looking for the best things to do at Crater Lake National Park? In this blog I will tell you all you need to know in order to prepare for your visit to Crater Lake in Oregon. From the best activities at Crater Lake National Park, best hikes to do, to where to stay, where to camp, how to get there and more. I visited Crater Lake for the first time in the summer of 2017 and more recently in the fall of 2024. It’s definitely one of my favorite places in the United States and I hope I can return someday again in the future. Note that this…
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Things to do in Oregon + route suggestion
Welcome to this in-depth article on with the best things to do in Oregon! This state on the west coast of the United States of America is still relatively unknown outside of the US and that’s a shame, because it’s filled with awesome sights and beautiful nature. Think of bustling Portland, Crater Lake National Park and the famous Oregon Coast where rugged coastlines and endless sandy beaches dominate the landscape. I first visited Oregon in 2017 and went back again in September and October 2024. Unsurprisingly, I was once again very impressed by this amazing state with so many different landscapes. I will start this article with the major sights in…
