Oregon’s Sweet Surprises

Known primarily for the quirky city of Portland, Oregon is a mostly rural state that holds a landscape diversity to rival anywhere in the US. Big hitter destinations like Mt Hood, Crater Lake, Cannon Beach and the Columbia Gorge get heavy fair-weather traffic but there are plenty of other amazing destinations where tourism flourishes lightly for only a few weekends a year. Long distances from major metropolises have kept many places pristine and the wow-factor makes them worth the drive.

Here are some of Oregon’s sweet spots without all the crowds.