With 98,000 square miles to explore, and a diverse set of geographical areas, you’ll need an Oregon travel guide to help you find the best Oregon vacation places. So, if you’re an adventurer at heart, love to enjoy museums and history, or just want to explore, come take a journey with us on all of… Continue reading Oregon Travel Guide: Must-See Vacation Places and Things to Do in the Beaver State
Category: Oregon Travel Guide
Exploring the rich and wonderful sites of Oregon can take a lifetime. Long winding back roads, stunning mountain vistas, harsh but beautiful desert landscapes, and even a dramatic coastline all make up the diversity of Oregon’s territory.
To make the most of your journey, you’ll need an Oregon travel guide, so we’ve got you covered, with the tips and tricks you’ll need to make an Oregon vacation complete. We’ve also got “trips” you can string together to create a complete itinerary.
“Trips” on Seconds to Go are individual journeys to some of Oregon’s best destinations. They provide you with detailed information on each location we’ve visited, including nearby spots to explore.
So, get started on planning your own Oregon adventure today with our Oregon travel guide. And be sure to click over to our Oregon trips for inspiration on where to go and what to do once you get there.
10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit
Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes and beautiful views, making it a great destination for travel photographers. Whether you are looking for a place to take frame worthy landscape shots or gorgeous portraits, these are the Oregon photography locations and the best Oregon scenic locations to visit. Silver Falls State Park- This Travel Photographer’s… Continue reading 10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit
Visiting Oregon: Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip
When planning a trip to Oregon, what you see online may not be what you get. Endless natural beauty, hikes through many unique geological areas, great food, and much more make Oregon an ideal place to visit. But like most things, most Oregon trip planners may not be depicting the full reality. Learn the must-know… Continue reading Visiting Oregon: Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip
Oregon Visitors Guide: The 9 Things You Must Know Before Heading to the State
Before you embark on an Oregon vacation, it’s important to know that the state covers over 98,000 square miles of terrain but has only two interstate highways. That leaves a lot of back-road winding along coastal waters, through mossy green mountains and across starkly vivid dessert landscapes. It’s the contrasts of Oregon that make it… Continue reading Oregon Visitors Guide: The 9 Things You Must Know Before Heading to the State
Why Visit Oregon in March? Things You Can’t Afford to Miss
Last updated: December 5, 2024 Clearing skies and warmer temperatures are only a few of the reasons you might want to visit Oregon in March. Add the possibility of early wildflowers, fewer crowds at popular spots and the lingering presence of snow, and there are very few reasons not to consider March for an Oregon… Continue reading Why Visit Oregon in March? Things You Can’t Afford to Miss
Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush
Rolling Hills in sunset colors spread across the desert landscape of the Painted Hills State Park, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. They offer a beautiful photo opportunity, but if you look closer, you’ll see much more than that at this amazing Oregon scenic place. Painted Hills State Park History… Continue reading Painted Hills State Park- Created by Mother Nature’s Paintbrush
What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit
Updated July 2024 When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a… Continue reading What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit
Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast
Outside Astoria, Oregon sits a crucial part of both Civil war and WWII history. Fort Stevens State Park is the site of decades of Oregon battle time defense, protecting the crucial Columbia River waterway. Today, many of the structures still stand, abandoned but not forgotten. Descending upon Fort Stevens State Park Oregon On a foggy,… Continue reading Fort Stevens State Park: Oregon Forgotten Battlements Near the Coast
Easy Oregon Hikes that Lead to Unbelievable Destinations
Tackling some of Oregon’s hiking trails is a multi-day adventure, but if you don’t have the stamina for a backcountry excursion, there are several beautiful but easy Oregon hikes, perfect for wiling away a few hours. Here are some of our favorites, as well as a few we hope to conquer in the near future.… Continue reading Easy Oregon Hikes that Lead to Unbelievable Destinations
The Essential Northern Oregon Coast Guide
The Northern Oregon Coast, which stretches from the Columbia River to Florence, Oregon, is full of rocky cliffs, beaches and good food. When visiting Oregon’s scenic destintations, a trip to the Northern Oregon Coast needs to be on your list. Northern Oregon Coast Weather While the northern Oregon coast has a lot to offer, lazy… Continue reading The Essential Northern Oregon Coast Guide