The Ultimate Oregon Adventure Bucket List
Oregon is home to some of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in America. From Crater Lake National Park, to the summit of Mount Hood, to the canyons of Smith Rock, the supply of adventure seems to never end. You could spend weeks in the Columbia River Gorge alone and still only scratch the surface. With spring just around the corner, it's time to start mapping out your adventures and this list should help get the ball rolling. We'll see you out there!
1. Hike Oneonta Gorge
Photo: Michael Matti
2. Snowshoe the Rim at Crater Lake NP
Photo: Dan Loch
3. Hike and Camp at Smith Rock
Photo: Jessica Dales
4. Camp at Trillium Lake
Photo: Kyle Szegedi
5. Backpack to the Wallowas’ Mirror Lake
Photo: Roark Nelson
6. Short Hike to Abiqua Falls
Photo: Whitney Whitehouse
7. Hike to the Opal Creek Pools
Photo: Michael Graw
8. Kiteboard in the Columbia River Gorge
Photo: Alex Anderson
9. Hike to Toketee Falls
Photo: Eric Johnson
10. Hike to Munra Point
Photo: Eric Johnson
11. Hike to Marion Falls
Photo: Richard Bacon
12. Soak in the Summer Lake Hot Springs
Photo: Aaron Selig
13. Explore Latourell Falls
Photo: Michael Matti
14. Explore Cannon Beach
Photo: Kyle Szegedi
15. Hike to Sahalie and Koosah Falls
Photo: Eric Johnson
16. Hike to Wahclella Falls
Photo: Vic Garcia
17. Hike up Saddle Mountain
Photo: Erik Sanders
18. Soak in Umpqua Hot Springs
Photo: Aaron White
19. Hike to Metlako and Punchbowl Falls
Photo: Vic Garcia
20. Backpack to Russell Lake
Photo: Erik Sanders
21. Explore Cape Kiwanda
Photo: Kimberley Kacho
22. Hike to Coffin Mountain Fire Lookout
Photo: Jeffrey Green
23. Explore Multnomah Falls
Photo: Michael Matti
24. Swim at Three Pools
Photo: Chandler Schoonmaker
25. Hike Broken Top Mountain
Photo: Whitney Whitehouse
26. Hike to Battle Ax Mountain
Photo: Jeffrey Green
27. Camp at Lost Lake
Photo: Austin Jackson
28. Photograph the Painted Hills
Photo: Lorene Voskinarian
29. Climb Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain
Photo: Dan Moe
30. Hike to the Gold Butte Fire Lookout
Photo: Jeffrey Green
31. Explore Ecola State Park
Photo: George Bruce Nelson
32. Explore Bridal Veil Falls
Photo: Michael Matti
33. Backpack the Painted Canyon Loop, Honeycombs Wilderness
Photo: Dusty Klein
34. Hike the Cooks Ridge Trail at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Photo: Dan Moe
35. Mountain Bike the Deschutes River Trail
Photo: David Schelske
36. Raft the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River
Photo: John Sunich
37. Snowshoe to the Tilly Jane A-Frame
Photo: Sarah Vaughn
38. Cimb the Mt. Hood Summit
Photo: Nolan Smith
39. Hike to Mossy Grotto Falls
Photo: Chase Dekker
40. Hike the Trail of Ten Falls Loop
Photo: Jhamil Bader
Cover photo: Jessica Dales
