Travel Photographer, Videographer, and Blogger
Sarah Marie Travel
OREGON
ABOUT OREGON
Oregon has come to be my home away from home since I moved from Colorado for my doctoral program at Oregon State University. Although I had traveled to this state several times before moving here in 2023, I have gotten to experience a whole other side of the natural beauty having been around for each season. I will say, even though the winter has its own unique allure, nothing beats Oregon in the summer! From towering waterfalls to endless miles of ethereal coastline, this state truly is every outdoor enthusiast’s dream. If you are visiting the United States and have a passion for natural beauty, you simply must add Oregon to your itinerary.
Check out some of my favorite adventures from Oregon!
Travel Tips - Oregon
Lodging
Your accommodation options can vary greatly depending on where you stay in Oregon. Some great booking platform options I would recommend looking into are Airbnb, Expedia, and VRBO for booking your lodging.
Transportation
Similar to factors for accommodation, where you are wanting to travel within a state will vary greatly depending on whether it is more rural or urban. Keep in mind, the United States is incredibly large! Our public transportation here in America is nowhere near up to the standards of Europe – we have limited trains, metros, and it is almost impossible to walk anywhere. There is a reason there are countless memes about Europeans determined to walk here in the U.S. walking underneath interstates and alongside highways. I would STRONGLY urge you against this. Some suggestions I have would be to book a rental car with Hertz or Enterprise. Google Maps is a great navigating tool for your trip to the United States.
Activities
There is no shortage of incredible things to do in Oregon but here are some of my favorites:
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Chase unbelievably beautiful waterfalls
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Hike the picturesque Oregon Coastline
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Enjoy the infamous seafood and breweries
