Oregon

Pros: The Sea in all it's splendor
Cons: I'm not there now

It's a funny thing, as I look back on past vacations, I've realized that many of them have taken place on or near a body of water.. Most of my life I've have lived or vacationed near the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans..The United States is a giant of a...

Pros: Many great outdoor activities in a lovely, scenic setting.
Cons: none!

As a child family vacations meant packing up the family station wagon and taking a road trip. Many of these memorable vacations didn't take us far from home in Oregon as this state is blessed with an overabundance of scenic destinations. As an adult I've ...

Pros: Pacific Coast Views. Mountains. Lots of hiking and camping opportunities. Good weather in summer.
Cons: Bigfoot is dead.

I had long wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest in the United States, and I finally made it there in the summer of 2004. Since I like doing outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and white water rafting I saw this as a great chance to do all kinds of ...

Pros: Best children's play area in Oregon
Cons: None

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2 years ago, my son's Kindergarten class took a field trip to Salem, Oregon's A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. My husband went on the trip and told me what a magical place it was. He missed part of the...

Pros: Non-stop gorgeous scenery... Plentiful pulloffs... Easily-accessible lighthouses... Beautiful bridges... Not overly crowded.
Cons: Frequent 30-35 mph speed limits. Cold water, rough surf and rocky beaches unsuitable for swimming.

The beautiful state of Oregon has some of America's most breathtaking scenery... snow-capped mountains, stunning ocean views, river gorges... even deserts, rainforests, lava flows and fossil beds. The Beaver State has 180 state parks, 81 of which ...

Pros: Beautifully maintained, clean amenities
Cons: None

We spent two weeks last summer camping around the SW quadrant of Oregon, and found this small campground by accident. It is run by the Bureau of Land Management, not normally known for it's sensitivity to much of anything. But we loved it.

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Pros: The Watertower of the Roses, Miniature Amphitheater of Pioneer Courthouse Square, and so much more!
Cons: Abandon all hope of staying put in your present city.

Now Portland, Oregon is indeed one of our nation's "Best Big Cities" as voted by Money Magazine, but no tour book will tell you about the quaint, mysterious and sometimes hidden treasures of this city like this exclusive review by yours truly. Are you...

Pros: Beautiful state, lots of history and wonderful places to visit
Cons: None

The state of Oregon holds a special place in my heart. My mother moved to Winchester Bay from Wasco (California) as a teenager and lived in Oregon for many years after high school. She met father in Winchester Bay when he was a seaman stationed there in ...

Pros: Seeing nature up close
Cons: Well.....the smell!

On the Oregon Coast is a wonderful attraction provided mostly by nature called the Sea Lion Caves. (I say mostly because man has added steps, cement and an elevator, as well as a gift shop!) :-)

The Sea Lion Caves houses...

Pros: Arts, crafts, culture, environment; natural surroundings / relatively dry and temperate for Oregon.
Cons: Urbanity, gridlock, R.V. Transit District. Housing cost & availability. See notes.

Since writing my original "Elemental Eugene" review (from `01) I have had some opportunity to spend time both exploring and occasionally living in yet another part of the state, for a change. In the process I have been fortunate to discover one of the ...

Pros: Relaxing, affordable, plenty to do
Cons: A few bothersome insects(bees and skeeters)

Review Topic:  OverviewI don't know where to start with this great paradise. I guess, first of all, I should tell you where to find it. Olallie Lake Resort is located in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon near Mt. Jefferson. To get there you...

Pros: Scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and comfortable lodgings
Cons: Too little time - always, too little time

Mount Hood is arguably the most beautiful of the splendid volcanic mountains in the Cascade range. Its graceful cone-shaped peak looms upward to a height of 11,235 feet, providing an unmistakable landmark above the Columbia Basin.

Seen from...

Pros: Oregon takes the lead in protecting our environment
Cons: None

With its majestic snow-capped mountains, uncluttered ocean beaches, and hundreds of wild, raging rivers, Oregon has long been a forerunner in the race to improve and protect its environment from the litter and pollution threatening to destroy it.
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Pros: peaceful, relaxing, quite a bit to do
Cons: long drive from anywhere

I grew up in a part of Oregon that more and more tourists are starting to visit, and for very good reason. This little village is called Fossil, and there are a lot of reasons to visit.

I refer to Fossil as a village for good reason. The...

Pros: Natural Beauty, Pacific Coast, Recreation, Wildlife
Cons: That it's usually chilly

Our annual family trip to the Oregon Coast is fast approaching and I couldn't be more excited. Our destination....the beautiful Cannon Beach

Before I get to the touristy details, I'll give you just a bit of background as to why we've...