Oregon is Definitely the Best

I love Oregon. It's the definately the coolest place I’ve ever been. I’m not just saying that because that’s where I call home, I’m saying it because it really is the coolest place I’ve ever been. Most of my experience is in the Portland/ northwest region of the state. To let you all know why it’s the coolest place on earth I’ve created a picture list of why Oregon is the best. I've been to all but a few of the places pictured below. I thought about putting them in order from the coolest to the cool, but then I remembered that everything I’ve done in Oregon is equally amazing and, therefore, I cannot rank them.

The Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is my favorite place to hike. There are tons of waterfalls, trails canopied by giant trees, and amazing viewpoints. 

Portland

I absolutely love Portland. It has a diverse offering of things to see and do. Portland is known for being a little weird, but that's part of the reason why I love it so much. By the way, the picture in the upper left-hand corner is the world's smallest park, Mill Ends Park.

The Coast

The Oregon Coast, not the beach, is truly a unique place. Although most people don't go swimming there due to the cold water, it's still a Mecca of sorts in the summer for Oregonians. If you go make sure you visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tillamook. And make sure you get a sample of the squeaky cheese.

Mt. Hood

I know it may seem like just another mountain, but Mt. Hood is no ordinary mountain. It's the second most climbed mountain in the world, as well as home to the only ski resort in North America that offers year-round skiing. The Mt. Hood National Forest, which surrounds the mountain is full of lakes, rivers, hiking trails, more hiking trails, and picturesque views.