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Located near the quirky city of Bend in Oregon’s High Desert, Smith Rock State Park is full of deep river canyons and craggy golden cliffs. Perfect for hiking, rock-climbing, camping and trail running, any adventurous visitors will have plenty to keep them occupied. See if you can spot the golden eagles, river otters, beavers, and falcons who call the park home!
Umpqua Hot Springs
Fancy a hot soak in a natural spring, surrounded by tranquil forest views? Head to Umpqua Hot Springs! These geothermal pools are some of the warmest in the state and are correspondingly popular. Get there early to avoid the crowds and make sure you’re in car that can handle the bumpy dirt track leading to the trailhead.
Multnomah Falls
Take a drive through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and you will come to Multnomah Falls. This picturesque waterfall is the tallest in Oregon and has a bridge and viewing platform which allow for spectacular views.
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]]>Portland Japanese Garden
Washington Park is one of Portland’s most impressive green oases and it’s home to many beautiful gardens worth checking out. The Portland Japanese Garden is one of the very best and it covers a 5.5-acre space, offering a waterfall, teahouse, and breathtaking mountain views.
(@imkelseyb)Lan Su Chinese Garden
Located in Portland’s Chinatown, this green oasis draws inspiration from the classical gardens in Suzhou. It opened its doors in 2000 and it’s now home to many rare plants native to China, but it will also win you over with its decorative stonework, pavilions, and a charming tea shop.
International Rose Test Garden
Portland is sometimes referred to as the “City of Roses”, and this garden in Washington Park proves it deserves this nickname. It’s the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the US, and it houses around 10,000 rose bushes, covering around 650 different varieties.
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]]>Cougar Hot Springs
The Wilhelmette National Forest is home to hot springs that, on average, reach about 112 degrees Fahrenheit. A short hike will lead you to three pools and a few falls that’ll have you feeling truly one with nature. The springs are quite off-grid and cell reception in the area is limited, so be sure to plan ahead and get clear directions.
Crescent Moon Ranch Alpaca Farm
Who doesn’t love alpacas? Crescent Moon Ranch is known as “Oregon’s Premier Alpaca Destination,” and should be a top stop for anyone who loves these furry little friends. You can buy one if you’re in the market, or simply stop by and say hello.
Blockbuster
This should go without saying, but you can’t visit Bend and not check out the United States’ only Blockbuster location. The creation of online streaming has caused movie rental chains to become obsolete, but for nostalgia purposes, be sure to check out this branch built in 1992.
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]]>Camping
Willamette National Forest has over 70 developed campsites. Each site has its own unique combination of activities and the surrounding landscape. If you are looking for a wilder experience, you can also camp out in the forest itself.
Hiking
There are almost 1,700 miles of hiking trails meandering through the park, perfect for backpackers and day trips. These vary widely in difficulty. Some traverse dense wilderness while others can be enjoyed by anyone.
Nature Watching
The national park is the ideal place to see a great variety of stunning natural beauty, plants, birds and animals.
Scenic Driving
You can drive past the glorious array of waterfalls, cascades, lakes, rivers, mountains, and woodland. You can also stop to take a break and do some fishing, swimming, or hiking.
Water Activities
You can undertake boating, swimming and water-skiing on the park’s many lakes.
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]]>College athletics are all about passion, and if you want to check out a stadium for yourself, here are four passionate and loud stadiums that I recommend visiting.
Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
The home stadium of the LSU Tigers is known for having some of the most electric crowds on the planet. Most games are hosted at night. Believe it or not, a seismograph at a university laboratory near the stadium once recorded a false earthquake due to the crowd noise during a game!
Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Oregon)
Located in the tranquil Pacific Northwest, the home stadium of the Oregon Ducks is anything but calm. Holding only 54,000 spectators, this stadium’s unique sunken bowl design traps in crowd noise that is simply overpowering for opposing teams.
Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Neyland Stadium hosts the University of Tennessee Volunteers and offers one of the most unique gameday experiences in college football. Many of the stadium’s 102,455 fans arrive at the stadium by boat on the Tennessee River and host pre-game parties on their vessels!
Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ stadium is one of the biggest in the country, hosting 104,944 spectators. Buckeye fans are some of the most rabid in the country, and they go absolutely wild every time their team scores a touchdown.
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]]>The world’s last Blockbuster movie rental store is located in Bend, Oregon. In September 2020, it will become available for three individual, one-night reservations.
Anyone interested in this unique event can book the experience for the price of a single movie rental—$4. The guests will get all the movies they want so they can enjoy an authentic ‘90s-themed sleepover/movie night.
As for the Covid-19 regulations, the guests are required to wear masks and practice social distancing measures in a public space. The rules are made in adherence with the latest local guidelines.
The sleepover dates are September 18th, 19th, and 20th and it’s likely that they will be booked quickly. Anyone who doesn’t get a chance to spend a night at the last Blockbuster but still wants to check it out can do so during the day for a limited time after the final guests check out.
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]]>Nearly everything in the park was handcrafted using wood and old trees, which is why Enchanted Forest looks even more genuine and whimsical. Kids love the park and everything it has to offer, but adults also enjoy the way it brings them back to when they were little.
The Enchanted Forest is run by Tofte’s daughter, Susan Vaslev, who also composed the soundtrack that plays inside. She and her family are thrilled that people who visited the park when they were kids are returning now with kids of their own to share the experience with the family.
This quirky amusement park is a perfect place for anyone who wants a bit more wonder in their life. Visit it when you’re in the area and relive your childhood memories one more time in the best possible way.
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]]>Board Game Cafe
If you’re a board game nerd, Portland has a relatively wide selection of cozy board game cafes and bars. Game Knight is a great one to try out and it also offers $5 beers!
Visit a Brewery
Portland is known for its tasty beers, as Oregon’s climate is ideal for growing hops. Local breweries can be found on just about every block of Portland.
Go to the International Rose Test Garden
This beautiful park is full of over 650 varieties of roses. The roses bloom from April to October, but they’re usually at their peak during the early summer months.
Check Out a Farmers Market
Portland is full of seasonal farmers markets, but you can also check out the year-round Portland State University Farmers Market that goes on every Saturday.
Eat at a Food Truck
Considering Portland is basically hipster paradise, you won’t have to search long to find tons of food trucks serving up delicious food.
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]]>The Zymoglyphic Museum
This unusual museum is a brainchild of artist Jim Stewart, who made his unusual artifacts from found natural materials. Most of them look straight out of a horror movie, making this museum perfect if you’re in the mood for a good scare.
The Hat Museum
If you’re a huge fan of hats and want to find a museum that celebrates your obsession – this is just the place! The amazing collection will take you on an amazing journey through the history of this essential fashion accessory.
Kidd’s Toy Museum
They really don’t make toys like they used to, and this museum will remind you of the good old days. It features around 15,000 toys and similar artifacts created many decades ago, collected by the founder Frank Kidd.
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]]>If you’re planning your own trip to the Oregon Coast, here are four spots that you must see.
Sea Lion Caves
These spectacular caves are claimed as being the largest sea cave system in the United States. The impressive rock formations are populated by multiple species of sea lions that make this grotto their home.
Cape Arago
Cape Arago is located in the southern portion of the Oregon Coast and is a great place to hike and see tidal pools. It’s the perfect slice of the coast that’s a perfect representation of what it’s all about.
Haystack Rock
This huge rock is located in the intertidal zone of the Pacific Ocean in Cannon Beach, Oregon. At low tide, visitors can walk all the way out to the rock and observe marine life in the beach’s tidal pools.
Astoria
If you’re looking for a cool town to check out on the coast, go up north to the town of Astoria. Located at the discharge point of the Columbia River into the Pacific Ocean, this place has shops, historical attractions, and plenty of delicious restaurants.
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