Hi Reader!

I can't believe summer is almost over and fall is just around the corner! This time of year always reminds me of our family road trip through Oregon.

When we planned the trip, I knew the Oregon Coast would be beautiful. What surprised me was just how many varied places we experienced in one week.

➡️ Our 7-Day Oregon Road Trip Itinerary​

We explored Bend with its cute cafes and relaxed downtown, visited some of Portland's most popular attractions, drove past waterfalls through the Columbia River Gorge, stopped in Hood River and at a beautiful lavender farm, and then made our way along the Oregon Coast with its dramatic beaches, lighthouses, and charming coastal towns.

The Oregon Coast was definitely one of the highlights for me. Cannon Beach was every bit as beautiful as I'd imagined, but I also loved exploring farther south. We stopped at several lighthouses, visited Newport, and watched an amazing sunset over the ocean right from the balcony of our hotel room.

➡️ 17 Best Places to Visit on the Oregon Coast​

We did this road trip in seven days, which is a good amount of time to see many of Oregon's highlights. But if you want to add Crater Lake National Park, I would definitely give yourself 10 days.

We visited the very unique Crater Lake on a separate two-day trip, and it is absolutely worth adding if you have the time. We hiked down to the lake, took a boat to Wizard Island, and hiked there too. It was one of our most memorable experiences in Oregon.

➡️ Our Favorite Hikes at Crater Lake National Park​

If you're planning your first Oregon road trip, I've put together our complete route with all the stops we made, where we stayed, and plenty of photos from the trip.

➡️ Check out my Oregon Road Trip Itinerary​

PS: Have you been to Oregon already? Hit reply and tell me your favorite thing to do there.

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Until next time,

Anu Agarwal (she/her)

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