I’ve lived in Oregon for the past 28 years, literally my entire life. When I was young, I dreamt of moving to NYC and becoming Carrie Bradshaw’s sidekick, but the longer I live in Oregon and the older I get, I really can’t imagine living anywhere else in the US! We pretty much have it all here – small towns, big cities, lush green forests, dry deserts, and even a beautiful coastline. And with all the festivals and activities going on, you’d be crazy not to want to visit Oregon! Also, stay tuned to the end of this post for an AMAZING giveaway!!
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Visit Oregon - Top 10 Things to do/see/love!
1. We have all 4 seasons! If you’re from the Southern United States, you probably wonder what fall and winter are all about. In Oregon, we get the beautiful reds and golds of fall, and snow in the winter!
2. Different climates – depending on where you are in Oregon, you could experience the hot and dry desert, lush and rainy Northern Oregon, sunny and beautiful Southern Oregon, or the sandy shores of the Oregon Coast.
3. Flower Festivals – between the Lavender Farms, Rose Gardens, and the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore Oregon’s beautiful gardens!
4. “Keep Portland Weird” – a trip to Portland, OR wouldn’t be complete without snapping a pic of the iconic “Keep Portland Weird” wall sign and the neon Portland Oregon sign!
5. 363 miles of coastline – if you ever get the chance to visit Oregon, be sure to stop in at the coast! It really doesn’t matter which part you visit, as each little town how it’s own fun vibe, fun hikes, and a gorgeous ocean view!
6. ALL the outdoor activities you can imagine! In the winter you can ski, snowboard, or snowshoe. Take advantage of the warmer months by going for a hike, white water rafting, camping, fishing, or wine tasting!
7. The Oregon Trail – looking for a little history? Visit some historical spots from the Oregon Trail in Southern or Northern Oregon!
8. Everyone is friendly here 🙂 – sure, you get your assholes just like anywhere, but in general, the vibe in Oregon is pretty darn upbeat and friendly. You definitely won’t get any weird stares if you ask for directions!
9. We love our soccer team! You’ll have a hard time finding a state who loves their soccer team more than Oregon loves the Timbers <3
10. We’ve got something for everyone! Whether you’re a city person or a country lover, or something in between, you’ll have no problem finding somewhere you love if you visit Oregon 🙂
Have you ever been to visit Oregon? If not, what’s stopping you!? Leave me a comment below with the thing you loved the most, or if you’ve yet to visit, what you’d most like to see/do!
xo,
B
Photos taken by: Rachel Cossette Photography
Photos edited by: Me
Outfit Details: Dress is from Lulu’s (size M) | Panama hat (similar here) | Woven bag from Target (similar here)
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Girl I love your dress.. you look beautiful!
x Lisa | lisaautumn.com
Aw thank you Lisa! xx