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Greater Oregon Travel Destinations Featured on USATravelPal.com
USATravelPal.com, a comprehensive travel website in progress, provides comprehensive travel information on over 1500 exciting destinations throughout the United States, including 75 in Greater Oregon (outside Portland). Located just north of California, Oregon is one of the most magnificent states in the country. With its majestic mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and caves, Oregon has something to offer for the natural enthusiast in all of us!
Crater Lake National Park is one of the most breathtaking spots in the state. The lake was formed following the violent eruption of a volcano 7700 years ago. Since then, the volcano has remained dormant while filling with water from the region's heavy rainfall. With a depth of nearly 2000 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and the sixth deepest in the world. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful 33-mile Rim Drive around the lake. Those in good shape can challenge themselves by climbing up Garfield Peak, the tallest mountain peak in the park, which offers specatcular views of the lake and the surrounding area.
Another gorgeous destination is the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, located in eastern Oregon. Hells Canyon has the distinction of being the deepest river gorge in North America. Fun activites in the park include camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, and river rafting.
Mount Hood, an 11,249-foot tall active volcano, is the tallest mountain in Oregon. The mountain boasts six ski areas as well as many campgrounds and hiking trails. The 105-mile long scenic Mount Hood Loop offers some dazzling views as well as many art galleries and antique shops.
After Portland, the two largest cities in Oregon are Salem and Eugene. Salem, the state capitol, is a beautiful town with lots of parkland. Fun places to see in Salem include the Asabel Bush House, the Deepwood Estate, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, the Mission Mill Museum, the Oregon State Capitol, and Waller Hall. Eugene, the third largest city in the state, is home to the University of Oregon. Things to see in Eugene include the Fifth Street Public Market, the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, the Saturday Market, and the University of Oregon Museum of Natural History.
